British family-run fencing equipment manufacturer expands into China

A British fencing equipment manufacturer has landed a multimillion-pound contract to supply equipment to the Chinese market.

Leon Paul, a family-run business that was once run and owned by Olympic fencers, has made a deal with Vango, one of the largest fencing clubs in China.

Ben Paul, director of Leon Paul, said British craftsmanship was a major selling point as Chinese businesses look to UK brands with a long-standing history and British manufactured products.