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18/08/2016
Dale Farm Creates 60 Jobs At New Dunmanbridge Plant
Dale Farm have created 60 new jobs at its newest facility at Dunmanbridge, near Cookstown, which has been officially opened by Economy Minister Simon Hamilton.
The new plant, one of the most advanced of its kind in Europe, houses the latest cheese making and processing technology.
Welcoming the investment, Minister Hamilton said: "I welcome this significant investment by Dale Farm. Completion of this new facility is the latest stage of Dale Farm's current investment programme, enabling 60 new jobs to be created. These new jobs and additional salaries are a welcome boost for the local economy.
"Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, the new packing facility will enable the company to produce a wider range of packed consumer cheese. Ultimately this investment will enhance the company's competitiveness in global markets enabling it to compete for national and international contracts.
"The dairy industry forms an integral part of Northern Ireland's food and drink processing sector and continues to make an important contribution to the regional economy.
"Dale Farm is a great example of the many award winning, export focused producers who are investing in innovative measures to support their growth and their continued contribution to Northern Ireland's Agri-Food industry."
(MH/JP)
The new plant, one of the most advanced of its kind in Europe, houses the latest cheese making and processing technology.
Welcoming the investment, Minister Hamilton said: "I welcome this significant investment by Dale Farm. Completion of this new facility is the latest stage of Dale Farm's current investment programme, enabling 60 new jobs to be created. These new jobs and additional salaries are a welcome boost for the local economy.
"Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, the new packing facility will enable the company to produce a wider range of packed consumer cheese. Ultimately this investment will enhance the company's competitiveness in global markets enabling it to compete for national and international contracts.
"The dairy industry forms an integral part of Northern Ireland's food and drink processing sector and continues to make an important contribution to the regional economy.
"Dale Farm is a great example of the many award winning, export focused producers who are investing in innovative measures to support their growth and their continued contribution to Northern Ireland's Agri-Food industry."
(MH/JP)
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