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09/01/2014
65 New Jobs For Downpatrick
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Finnebrogue in Downpatrick is to create 65 jobs.
The new positions, which are being created with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund, are part of a £3m expansion.
Finnebrogue is a specialist in premium quality artisan pork products for major retailers such as Marks and Spencer, Asda and Waitrose. The company is currently investing heavily in new facilities and marketing activities designed to almost double sales outside Northern Ireland this year.
Recruitment for the new posts, which include several at managerial level, is already underway and is scheduled for completion by the end of March.
Unveiling the news, Ms Foster said: "Finnebrogue is an entrepreneurial business with a very impressive track record in their field.
"They specialise in innovation and the development of premium products in response to new market trends and opportunities identified through its close relationships with leading UK retailers. The new jobs will mean an additional £1million a year for the local economy and provide opportunities for local people.
"Support from the Jobs Fund will enable Finnebrogue to respond quickly to new business opportunities and to grow sales faster in Great Britain and export markets."
Denis Lynn, Finnebrogue's Managing Director, added: "We are making what is an important strategic investment for the business in response to demand from our existing and potential customers in Britain.
"Over the last number of years we have seen significant increases in demand for our premium pork products. The company currently employs 115 people and this investment will see that number rise to 180."
The Jobs Fund is providing assistance of £227,000 towards the expansion.
(JP)
The new positions, which are being created with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund, are part of a £3m expansion.
Finnebrogue is a specialist in premium quality artisan pork products for major retailers such as Marks and Spencer, Asda and Waitrose. The company is currently investing heavily in new facilities and marketing activities designed to almost double sales outside Northern Ireland this year.
Recruitment for the new posts, which include several at managerial level, is already underway and is scheduled for completion by the end of March.
Unveiling the news, Ms Foster said: "Finnebrogue is an entrepreneurial business with a very impressive track record in their field.
"They specialise in innovation and the development of premium products in response to new market trends and opportunities identified through its close relationships with leading UK retailers. The new jobs will mean an additional £1million a year for the local economy and provide opportunities for local people.
"Support from the Jobs Fund will enable Finnebrogue to respond quickly to new business opportunities and to grow sales faster in Great Britain and export markets."
Denis Lynn, Finnebrogue's Managing Director, added: "We are making what is an important strategic investment for the business in response to demand from our existing and potential customers in Britain.
"Over the last number of years we have seen significant increases in demand for our premium pork products. The company currently employs 115 people and this investment will see that number rise to 180."
The Jobs Fund is providing assistance of £227,000 towards the expansion.
(JP)
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