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A Wolverhampton-based recruitment specialist has revealed plans for growth. First4Staff, which has offices in Chapel Ash and Cannock, is mulling over its expansion options including opening a Birmingham office.

The company topped the £2.5m turnover barrier last year after securing new contracts with a range of clients. It is now aiming to increase turnover to £3m by the end of 2011.

It is considering expansion options including the possibility of launching further offices in Birmingham and Telford.

Jason Guy, who runs the company with finance director Luke Adamczyk, said: “The downturn was a difficult period for the business and demand for temporary workers dropped considerably, something that took a lot of people in the industry by surprise.

“We could have bemoaned our luck, sat back and hoped things changed – we preferred a more positive approach and decided to get out there, market the business more, make new relationships and build on our reputation for reliability, flexible solutions and quality of staff.

“It is an approach that paid off and, when the market slowly started to pick-up, we were at the forefront, getting people into positions. Manufacturing, in particular, has enjoyed a major resurgence and an increase in demand for staff, many in highly skilled positions.”

Established from a home office in 2001, First4Staff now provides recruitment solutions for more than 100 companies involved in industry and commerce, the public sector and education.