SADDLEWORTH-based underground services claim specialist Catalyst Claims has opened a new Delph headquarters.

Oldham Mayor Cllr Shadab Qumer was guest of honour at a ceremony to mark the opening of the offices at Gatehead Business Park - the latest in long line of successes for the company which has more than doubled its team in last 12 months.

Catalyst Claims - which provides a range of specialist services across the domestic, commercial and insurance claim sectors - was originally set up by chartered insurance practitioner Brad Jackson in 2014.

Jon Haddon, business development manager and Paul Duddle, technical and network manager, have brought key market experience and technical skills to the business since its inception.

Managing director, Brad Jackson, who set up the specialist provider following his career in the industry, initially worked closely with the Oldham Enterprise Fund to set up the business.

Brad said: “We had fantastic support from Oldham Enterprise Fund during our start-up phase and from there we’ve continued to see fantastic growth.

“As we go from strength to strength it’s great to see Oldham Council and the mayor continuing to support young innovative businesses in the Oldham area by opening our new office.”

After recently being crowned winner at this year’s Greater Manchester Business Awards, Catalyst has also been shortlisted for this year’s Oldham Business Awards and Insurance Post Claims Awards.