Seal’s passion for products led him into sales and customer services. By March 2000 he had become sales manager and in 2005 he was appointed as a director.

Seal commented: “I'm most proud to be able to say 30 years on our founding principles are still as true today: sell to the trade only, make it easy to buy from us, stock all items we offer, deliver products within 24 hours, understand what we sell and take responsibility when issues arise.

Group managing director, Nicola Stamp, said: “Andy’s enthusiasm for the business is what make him such a pleasure to work with. For 30 years he’s been instrumental in the company’s growth and I foresee the same being true for many years to come.”

Picture caption - Hytek’s Andy Seal receives a celebratory birthday cake from group managing director, Nicola Stamp, in recognition of his 30-years with the company.