Same-day delivery business Crown Couriers has expanded into London with the opening of a new office.
The Tamworth business has invested in a new base at the grounds of Heathrow Airport to service customers in and around the city.
The company already support the airport by providing same-day deliveries for its baggage repatriation service but now it it looking to expand its operations in the capital - and grow its driver network in the south.
Area sales manager Tony Clements will be heading up the new office.
Crown Couriers' managing director and founder, Tim Seagers said: "Despite the current economic climate, it’s important that we continue to invest and grow the business strategically, as planned.
"Having a London office is vital for our growth in the region, enabling us to take on self-employed drivers and employ an area management team based locally to provide dedicated support to businesses."
He added: "With a dedicated team in the region, we can focus our resource more effectively and quickly to businesses in the area, for both new and existing clients. This is a very exciting but important move for us."
The London office launch coincides with company's 30th anniversary this year; having grown from a Midlands-based courier service to a nationwide same day provider in the last three decades.
As part of the investment, Crown Couriers is also creating a number of new positions for self-employed drivers in the region.
Drivers who can support with baggage repatriation work and those looking for courier work in London and around Heathrow should apply online via the company's website.