A FAMILY business from Bromsgrove who have served the town for 40 years is inviting customers to help celebrate its milestone birthday.

Worlifts, who specialise in lifting equipment, is celebrating its 40th anniversary at their main headquarters in Sandy Lane on Tuesday, October 18.

Founded by Sam Worley in 1976, the company became full-time in 1979 with son John joining as managing director, going on to establish itself as a leading distributor of lifting equipment.

He said: "Reaching our 40th year and the way the company has grown makes me as proud as my father would have been.

"It has been an exciting journey and I have been lucky enough to share it with great directors, family and colleagues along the way.

"Now it's time to celebrate and to invite our customers to come and join in our celebrations as a token of our appreciation on Tuesday, October 18.

The family business employ over 30 people in three locations in Bromsgrove.