RANGE Powermax, the York- based manufacturer of hot water and heating systems, has been awarded the Investor in People National Standard.

The company, in James Nicolson Link, Clifton Moor, is part of the £750 million Baxi Group. The award recognises Range Powermax's commitment to the ongoing development of its 100 staff.

Cameron Holroyd, managing director of the firm, which claims to be a market leader in the development of domestic high-performance hot water and heating units, said: "This achievement is part of our aim to provide customers with quality - quality in our products, our service levels and in our people."