An annual International Organization for Standardization (ISO) audit of an engineering firm saw the company pass with a clean sheet.

Following a visit by inspectors, Forth Engineering retained its ISO 9001 and 140001 accreditations.

The business has held ISO 9001 since 2001, and ISO 14001 since 2012.

ISO 9001, part of the ISO 9000 family, relates to quality.

ISO 14001, part of the ISO 14000 family, relates to a business's efforts to reduce its negative effects on the environment.

Graham Cartwright, projects director at Forth, said: "This is truly a full team effort, and a testament to the dedication of staff across the business to uphold best practice throughout the project life cycle.

"Maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability is paramount at Forth, not only for delivering excellent products but also for building lasting trust with stakeholders, and I’d like to congratulate everyone in our fantastic team.

"ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are two globally recognised standards.

"These robust quality and environmental management systems have a profound effect on our internal stakeholders—namely, the Forth team.

"These standards help create a foundation that ensures confidence across the entire spectrum of operations, from customers and regulatory bodies to investors and employees.

"With our employees actively engaged in quality and sustainability initiatives, their sense of responsibility towards the final product and environmental performance is heightened.

"An empowered team adds another layer of confidence for clients, knowing that the organisation’s employees are committed to the very highest industry standards."

Forth Engineering operates from three bases in Flimby, Cleator Moor, and Barrow-in-Furness.

Its client list includes Sellafield, TDA, ADAPT, CNSL, BAE Systems, NRS (formerly Magnox), EDF, Spirit Energy, Rolls Royce, and One Subsea.

The firm's turnover has increased by 50 per cent in the past year, while the workforce has expanded by 20 per cent.

Recent investments include the opening of a third facility at Cleator Moor's Leconfield estate, and the establishment of an in-house fabrication unit in Barrow-in-Furness related to BAE Systems' projects.