Pictured above: Marlborough World new premises

Soaring demand for luxury leather goods is poised to deliver a double bonus - more West Midlands jobs and extra choice for shoppers. 

Discerning customers have fuelled a fantastic expansion move for Walsall-based Marlborough World, with the company moving to larger premises.

It's great news from Marlborough World (the trading name of Giftware Enterprises Ltd), at a traditionally tough time for the UK economy.

What's more, Marlborough World has remained loyal to Walsall by moving to another site within the town, while the company, which currently employs 12 people, is on course to double its workforce over the coming year - providing a much needed boost to the local job market. 

Marlborough's growing success has fuelled the move for the company, which has been making fine, hand-crafted, luxury leather items - including shooting accessories, hip flasks, jewellery boxes and other goods - for four decades.  

Owner Richard Taylor said extra production space was needed, so that Marlborough could increase its range of specialised equipment.

As a result, shoppers are to be offered a fabulous selection of new leather goods with the addition of luxury briefcases, luxury luggage and high class games sets, such as chess and backgammon. 

But the change of premises will also allow the company to meet the increased demand for its currently popular products, as well.

Richard Taylor, Malbourough World Owner, is delighted with his business' expansion:

"Marborough World has been producing top quality English leather luxury goods for some 40 years now, both directly via our website and via many high quality outlets."

"Now we have invested in new equipment and expect to take on ten more staff over the next 12 months."