Tristel, the East Anglia-based manufacturer of infection prevention, contamination control and hygiene products, has confirmed that it is on track for an increase in first half profits.

Delivering a trading update at the company’s annual general meeting, held at its headquarters in Snailwell, near Newmarket , yesterday, chief executive Paul Swinney said: “We are delighted that once again we expect to report period-on-period profit growth for the six months to December 31 2016.

“We expect unaudited pre-tax profit for the first half to be no less than £1.6m, compared to £1.5m for the same period last year. Both figures are before share based payments. Tristel continues to perform in line with management’s expectations and strategic financial goals.”

Tristel’s interim results are due to be announced on Thursday, February 23.