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19/11/2015
Co Tyrone Firm Announces 37 New Jobs
A Co Tyrone engineering firm has announced it is to create 37 new jobs.
JJ Loughran located in Cookstown said the jobs are part of a £2.2 million investment supported by Invest NI.
The firm, which has recruited nine of the positions, is investing in new equipment, marketing and additional skilled personnel to boost its competitiveness in growing industry sectors such as agri-food, renewable and pharmaceuticals.
Invest NI has offered JJ Loughran £281,090 towards its recruitment, market development and capital investment costs.
Kevin Loughran, Joint Managing Director at JJ Loughran, said: "We want to continue to grow our market share in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. We will be introducing innovative production and repair methods as part of efforts to boost our competitiveness and add value to our service offering.
"Recruitment for the 28 positions will begin shortly and will give us the resources to meet the projected growth in new business. Job opportunities will be wide ranging to include electrical and mechanical engineers, sales support roles as well as sales engineers and project engineers.
"Working with Invest NI has enabled us to implement a strategic approach to business growth. Its support with this investment will ensure we can maximise the opportunities we have identified, gaining new business, and raising JJ Loughran's profile in external markets."
Image By Harrison Photography
(CD)
JJ Loughran located in Cookstown said the jobs are part of a £2.2 million investment supported by Invest NI.
The firm, which has recruited nine of the positions, is investing in new equipment, marketing and additional skilled personnel to boost its competitiveness in growing industry sectors such as agri-food, renewable and pharmaceuticals.
Invest NI has offered JJ Loughran £281,090 towards its recruitment, market development and capital investment costs.
Kevin Loughran, Joint Managing Director at JJ Loughran, said: "We want to continue to grow our market share in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. We will be introducing innovative production and repair methods as part of efforts to boost our competitiveness and add value to our service offering.
"Recruitment for the 28 positions will begin shortly and will give us the resources to meet the projected growth in new business. Job opportunities will be wide ranging to include electrical and mechanical engineers, sales support roles as well as sales engineers and project engineers.
"Working with Invest NI has enabled us to implement a strategic approach to business growth. Its support with this investment will ensure we can maximise the opportunities we have identified, gaining new business, and raising JJ Loughran's profile in external markets."
Image By Harrison Photography
(CD)
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