The DTI Minister David Cretney has been continuing his tour of Manx manufacturing with a look round at perhaps the Island's jewel in the crown in these terms, Ronaldsway Aircraft Company.
The headline reason is the retaining by the firm of their "Investors in People" award but at the same time its a chance for him to have a good look round the company's operation.
Dave Nutton ( pictured centre) is Chief Executive. He told us the last twelve months have been a time a great change at the firm:
(Also pictured. The firms production line in the early sixties.)
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