Autism no barrier for Borough

Posted on 13 Apr 2015 by Jonny Williamson

Southend-based component manufacturer Borough Limited has been praised for changing the life of Austen Merritt, who works in its modern injection moulding and chrome plating facility.

Merritt’s main duties include packing components into transport containers, working with the injection moulding teams and maintenance. Since being recruited by the firm, Merritt – who also has velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) – has gained a new found confidence and independence according to the 23-year-old’s support care worker, Sharon. Sales director at Borough,…

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