York Science Park Innovation Centre Ltd celebrates the start of its tenth anniversary year with two major quality standards.

The organisation, which has supported more than 100 young companies within the bio and IT centres in Heslington, has been awarded the Investors In People (IIP) accreditation as well as becoming an ISO9001: 2000 certified company.

By offering equipment, office backup and business support its young ventures achieve full potential, with some moving on to new pastures with up to 200 employees.

Susanne Walker, managing director of York Science Park Innovation Centre Ltd, said: "Through commitment, planning, action and evaluation, customer service and staff satisfaction can be maintained as the driving force of our company."

Updated: 10:54 Friday, January 21, 2005