A Black Country manufacturer is on the path to further international expansion after investing in its staff and machinery.

Hague Fasteners, which operates from its Watery Lane facility in Willenhall, is set to more than double its exports by supplying markets in Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East.

The fastener and component maker has bought a 4-axis CNC machining centre, launched a new website and started an online marketing campaign.

Managing director Jon Hague said: "We've had our best-ever year since relocating to Willenhall in 2008, with international sales now accounting for almost 50 per cent of our business – more than double the levels we enjoyed prior to moving.

"This isn't by accident either. There has been a massive shift in purchasing attitudes and customers are now actively seeking British-made products and we've had to move quickly to take advantage of this."

Hague Fasteners was formed in 1971 by the late John Hague, the father of the current managing director.

It is expecting a further 20 percent increase in sales by the end of 2013.