A fourth generation family business has announced expansion.

The investment in Edward Bryan Removals’ infrastructure has enabled it to refurbish its offices and warehouse and expand its services, by funding the purchase of two removal vehicles.

Established in 1894, Edward Bryan Removals Ltd has been trading for more than 100 years in the island.

The company believes investing in the vehicles and the refurbishment will lead to a long-term saving.

Prior to this, Edward Bryan Removals routinely hired vehicles in the UK for some removal jobs.

One new vehicle will remain at a depot in Liverpool for use across the UK and the other will be used in the island.

Nicky Bryan, managing director of Edward Bryan Removals, said: ’We are proud to have remained a strong family business for so long, and we are thrilled to be able to expand and develop our services for the future.

Douglas-based HSBC lent the company the money to expand.

Jaime Amoedo, head of corporate and commercial banking, said: ’Edward Bryan Removals is a fine example of a long-standing, well-loved local business which has stood strong in what can sometimes be a testing market for smaller businesses to operate in.’

He added: ’We are very happy to have supported the company for over 20 years and to remain a key part of its future as well.’