Menu
08/08/2011
Vintage Rolls Royce Firm Expands
A Co Antrim car refurbishment firm, James Black Restorations Ltd is targeting £470,000 worth of new export sales over the next three years with support from Invest Northern Ireland.
Lisburn's James Black Restorations specialises in the refurbishment and maintenance of vintage Rolls Royce and Bentley cars.
The firm has experienced steady growth in recent months, receiving orders from customers across Great Britain, Europe and Asia.
The company is investing £200,000 as part of its strategy to increase its market share and maximise new sales opportunities, particularly in the US and Australia.
Invest NI offered James Black Restorations over £33,000 towards the project.
As part of its overall investment, the company is implementing an extensive marketing campaign, expanding its premises and investing in new machinery.
The firm has also recruited a new sales and marketing manager to undertake market development activities and also plans to appoint a master engineer in the coming weeks to help manage the anticipated increase in business.
Oonagh Hinds, Manager of Invest NI's Regional Business Team, said: "James Black Restorations is an ambitious company operating in a high-value, niche market.
"This project will enable the company to capitalise on its growing international reputation and enhance its competitiveness in export markets.
"Increasing its management capabilities and proactively marketing its services will help to build awareness of the company and enable James Black Restorations to target potential new customers more effectively," she said.
James Black who owns the firm, said: "This investment is an integral part of our business development strategy.
"With support from Invest NI we will be able to tap into the significant commercial opportunities outside Northern Ireland and progress a greater number of orders than we could previously accommodate.
"We will continue to drive our marketing activity over the coming months in a bid to achieve our target export sales."
(BMcC)
Lisburn's James Black Restorations specialises in the refurbishment and maintenance of vintage Rolls Royce and Bentley cars.
The firm has experienced steady growth in recent months, receiving orders from customers across Great Britain, Europe and Asia.
The company is investing £200,000 as part of its strategy to increase its market share and maximise new sales opportunities, particularly in the US and Australia.
Invest NI offered James Black Restorations over £33,000 towards the project.
As part of its overall investment, the company is implementing an extensive marketing campaign, expanding its premises and investing in new machinery.
The firm has also recruited a new sales and marketing manager to undertake market development activities and also plans to appoint a master engineer in the coming weeks to help manage the anticipated increase in business.
Oonagh Hinds, Manager of Invest NI's Regional Business Team, said: "James Black Restorations is an ambitious company operating in a high-value, niche market.
"This project will enable the company to capitalise on its growing international reputation and enhance its competitiveness in export markets.
"Increasing its management capabilities and proactively marketing its services will help to build awareness of the company and enable James Black Restorations to target potential new customers more effectively," she said.
James Black who owns the firm, said: "This investment is an integral part of our business development strategy.
"With support from Invest NI we will be able to tap into the significant commercial opportunities outside Northern Ireland and progress a greater number of orders than we could previously accommodate.
"We will continue to drive our marketing activity over the coming months in a bid to achieve our target export sales."
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 January 2016
The Oil Market Journal Scoops Prestigious New Contracts
The Oil Market Journal based in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, has scooped new contracts to provide its Wallboard to customers in Denmark, Sweden and Finland. The Oil Market Journal publishes a range of daily, weekly and monthly online reports. Content is provided live during the trading day and is delivered via a range of innovative delivery systems.
The Oil Market Journal Scoops Prestigious New Contracts
The Oil Market Journal based in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, has scooped new contracts to provide its Wallboard to customers in Denmark, Sweden and Finland. The Oil Market Journal publishes a range of daily, weekly and monthly online reports. Content is provided live during the trading day and is delivered via a range of innovative delivery systems.
21 March 2016
James Nesbitt Calls On Global Leaders To Invest In Belfast
Actor James Nesbitt has said that Belfast should be at the top of the list of any visionary civic, economic and business leader looking for great places to invest.
James Nesbitt Calls On Global Leaders To Invest In Belfast
Actor James Nesbitt has said that Belfast should be at the top of the list of any visionary civic, economic and business leader looking for great places to invest.
28 January 2013
Architects Scoop Design Contract In India
Award winning Belfast-based architects Hall Black Douglas (HBD) has won a significant design contract in India for a 180 bed Community Healthcare Complex with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland.
Architects Scoop Design Contract In India
Award winning Belfast-based architects Hall Black Douglas (HBD) has won a significant design contract in India for a 180 bed Community Healthcare Complex with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland.
08 May 2014
Doing Business In Turkey Seminar - Invest NI
Invest NI have announced their next information seminar on "Doing Business in Turkey", building on previous successes established in September 2013. Being held on the 11 June in Radisson Blu Hotel and on 12 June in Invest NI HQ, businesses are invited to explore new export opportunities to Turkey.
Doing Business In Turkey Seminar - Invest NI
Invest NI have announced their next information seminar on "Doing Business in Turkey", building on previous successes established in September 2013. Being held on the 11 June in Radisson Blu Hotel and on 12 June in Invest NI HQ, businesses are invited to explore new export opportunities to Turkey.
22 February 2019
Belfast St George's Market Hailed Best Large Indoor Market In Britain
The popular St George's Market on May Street, Belfast, has been celebrated as the Best Large Indoor Market in Britain. One of the city's oldest attractions, the market originated in the 1890's and has been selected for numerous local and national titles and awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere.
Belfast St George's Market Hailed Best Large Indoor Market In Britain
The popular St George's Market on May Street, Belfast, has been celebrated as the Best Large Indoor Market in Britain. One of the city's oldest attractions, the market originated in the 1890's and has been selected for numerous local and national titles and awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
