Leroy Somer, specialists in the manufacture of drive systems and alternators, has appointed Norwich-based 5 Media Communications.

5 Media Communications will write press releases and features for the trade press on behalf of Leroy Somer and also provide copy for the in-house magazine, LS News.

5 Media Communications, led by former BBC journalist Roger Ryan, has a background in technical communications and providing public relations services in the construction-related sector.