A LONG-standing staff member at a Ross-on-Wye based company received formal recognition for her service to the firm last week.

Dianne Cassidy has just completed 25 years’ service at ABT Loadmac which is based on the Ashburton Industrial Estate.

Dianne joined the business in 1999, which manufactures vehicle cabs, chassis and rollbars by managing much of the day-to-day accountancy of the business, which includes paying the staff.

Chairman, Mark Hignett, and financial controller, Justyna Silcock presented Dianne with her award, a trophy, to mark the occasion.

Mr Hignett told the Ross Gazette: “It is fantastic to see Dianne reach this milestone. She is an extremely loyal and trustworthy member of our team.

“Without the hard work and dedication of employees like her, we would not be where we are today.

On behalf of everyone at ABT, I want to thank her for her years of service.”