Local tile specialists Laporsa has launched its new Cwmbran showroom in Springvale Industrial Estate, creating more than 10 new jobs within Torfaen.

The showroom, called OH Tiles, is packed with a huge range of porcelain tiles which can be distributed across the UK.

The Mayor of Torfaen, Councillor Giles Davies was onhand to officially open the new showroom.

A day of celelbrations, which included a homemade tea and cake event raised more than £311 for the charity Ty Hafan, which offers comfort, care and support to life-limited children, young people and their families, creating and cherishing a lifetime of memories.

Laporsa received massive support within the community with donations from companies such as Cwmbran Workman's, Table Table and Wilko Cwmbran.