A Colchester businessman will be using an innovative mixture of plastic straws, bottles and packaging to build driveways across Essex after teaming up with a national franchise.
Liam Dorian has joined forced with Oltco, the UK's leading sustainable resin driveway company, to launch the firm's first Essex franchise.
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Mr Dorian said he was delighted to be rolling out the franchise across Colchester and surrounding area.
"Oltco's ethos to feel good about the work they do and the decisions they make is totally is line with my own.
"When the opportunity to launch Oltco in my hometown came up, I knew this was an opportunity I could not miss", he said.
"I'm really excited about growing in the innovative business across the county and taking on more and more territories."
Johnny Pearce, co-Director at Oltco, comments: "We were instantly impressed by Liam's hardworking attitude and determination as well as his warm and friendly approach towards everybody he speaks to."
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