Lurgan-based Classic Mineral Water has made a £3.4m investment to develop a third bottling line that will enable the production of isotonic beverages for the private label market for the first time on the island of Ireland. The Lurgan company manufactures a suite of products including still and sparkling water, flavoured waters, mixers, Isotonic and
White’s Oats, Northern Ireland’s only porridge oats and breakfast cereal producer, based in Co. Armagh, has been awarded two ISO certifications by the British Standards Institute (BSI), the national standards body in the UK. The two certifications awarded were- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management). Receiving these two
Boardroom Apprentice is set to return this year as applications for this year’s programme are open on June 5. A UK first, the Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience
The major Co Armagh manufacturer has announced a rebrand which will reflect its evolving ethos and vision complete with a new logo, new website, and a new strapline, all aligned to the strategic direction of the company. Having previously worked in BE Aerospace, Thompson Aero Seating based in Portadown was founded in 1997 by James
Mum, Joanne McCubbin, a Compliance officer for Manfreight Ltd, a leading logistics, supply chain, and transport business located in Portadown is pursuing a Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) Foundation Degree in Transport and Supply Chain Management at the South West College Dungannon campus. Joanne is no stranger to the industry and has enjoyed a successful 18-year career
Following the appointment of three senior Managers from within its team, it appears it’s all change at the top level in NI Chamber of Commerce, with the latest change still to come to fruition as Suzanne Wylie is expected to take up the post of Head of the organisation, from her current role as Chief
An exciting opportunity has risen to lead the Northern Ireland Office’s (NIO) External Relations Group, which has responsibility for leading on all visits and events involving NIO ministers, visiting Ministers from other departments and VIPs such as Members of the Royal Family. In addition the team lead on the department’s wider strategic engagement with a
NI Chamber has announced the appointment of three new Senior Managers from within its team. The promotions reflect significant growth across core member service areas including business development, communications, events and training. Jonathan Campbell, who joined NI Chamber last year is now Senior Business Services Manager, with responsibility for leading the team delivering the extensive
Kieran McGivern, an executive chef at Around Noon in Newry has been named as one of the food-to-go industry’s best sandwich makers after winning two awards at the Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of the Year competition. The competition is a major highlight of The Sandwich & Food to Go Awards – also known
Ellie McManus started working at the Armagh City Hotel at the age of sixteen, she just could not wait to get into the world of work! She started out by working casual hours that fit around her studies and has now completed an NVQ in Hospitality to help further her career within the industry. She
