A MALVERN firm was visited by the Minister for Small Businesses last week.

Nigel Griffiths called in at Automated Packing Systems, on the Enigma Business Park, after the Department of Trade and Industry selected it as one of 10 UK companies using good people management.

Mr Griffiths said: "I was particularly interested in the company's policy on train- ing and development, which is among the best in the country.

"Automated Packing Systems obviously feels that investment in people is money well spent."

The company's marketing and commercial manager, Paul Hayden, said: "We are very proud of our operation and it's nice when someone from outside the organisation recognises and comments positively on what we have achieved."