The manufacturer and distributor said sales in the first ten weeks of the current financial were up 10.6% in Profiles and Building plastics while like-for-like sales in the branch network were up 8.8%.

The increases continue the trend from last year as full results to December 31 2015 recorded a rise in pre-tax profit to £19.7m from £16.7m as turnover increased to £176m from £173m.

Falls in raw material prices alongside improved procurement and manufacturing processes helped drive up gross margins to 51.7% from 48.3%.

New build work continued to forge ahead as the RMI sector cooled off and Eurocell continued to enjoy strong links with major house builders.

Chairman Bob Lawson said: “Looking forward, the new financial year has started positively. 

“Whilst we are not anticipating a significant improvement in the markets we serve in the near term, we believe that our strategy combined with the proven capabilities of the company will enable Eurocell to continue to deliver significant value to customers and shareholders in the current year and beyond.“