AN engineering firm which manufactured components for new GPS satellites, which are due to go into orbit, has been visited by its local MP.

Knaresborough company Claro Precision Engineering welcomed Andrew Jones MP to the shop floor to see the latest high-tech machinery at the growing company.

Situated in Manse Lane since 1983, Claro Precision Engineering manufactures products for use in surgery, lasers and satellites.

During the visit, Mr Jones met staff in the milling section of the company, which employs 50 people.

Mr Jones said: “Manufacturing is crucial to the economic growth of the country and of our area. In Harrogate and Knaresborough a significant number of people are employed in manufacturing and much of that is in high tech industry.”