FAREHAM company KomPutroniques has won orders for more than £150,000 of electrical control panels.

The orders are for local companies in thin film technology and water industries.

Managing director Kevin Parsons, said: "The last few months have been very tough for engineering companies and manufacturing. Although conditions are still difficult, hopefully we are beginning to see signs that they are picking up.

"We are delighted to have won these contracts. As a small company we have to be very marketing-orientated and chase new business fiercely as well as continuing to provide a consistently high-quality product for the customer.''