Three County Armagh business leaders have had their outstanding contributions recognised at the 2021 Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) Director of the Year Awards, sponsored by AIB. Chief Executive of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Roger Wilson received the Public Sector Director of the Year Award, while Louise Skeath of SDG Construction
Andrew Dickinson is the new Head of Marketing at Donnelly Group, responsible for promoting the core services of the Donnelly Group and its 18 partner manufacturers. What are the main responsibilities of your role? In addition to overseeing the Donnelly Group brand and delivering innovative strategic marketing solutions, I am responsible for the promotion and
Co Armagh bathroom retailer Bassetts has been awarded not one but two prestigious industry awards. The BKU Awards, regarded as the most prestigious awards event in the kitchen and bathroom industry, were held at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel. The bathroom, heating, and tile specialists were recently named Best Bathroom Showroom of the Year at the
Manufacturing firm RM Dungannon – part of the RM Group – is to create 30 new jobs at its Co Tyrone base. Regarded as the Centre of Excellence for Screening within the RM Group, the Rubble Master site on the Coalisland Road develops and produces tracked mobile screens for international markets. Employing 115 people at
Following the Health Minister’s announcement of an increase in rates for home care agencies, Ann’s Home Care has announced new pay rates of £10.30 – £13 per hour, plus mileage payments of 25p per mile for all home care staff. On the back of this, Ann’s – who are the leading provider of Domiciliary care
Lurgan-based firm GCD Technologies has won UK App Agency of the Year at the 2021 UK App Awards. This follows on from last year’s successes where the firm was awarded Best Streaming App and Best News App at the 2020 awards. The UK App Agency of the Year (Medium) award is awarded to an agency
Armagh Planetarium and Observatory has employed two local men as part of its team since August 2021, through the new JobStart Scheme. Dylan Smith and Shea Agnew have been offered roles, to gain valuable work experience opportunities and training, both becoming employees on short term contracts. JobStart is a new scheme run by the Department
People who opt for a Bed & Breakfast when travelling prefer to spend their free time in a cozy, warm and familiar place because they want to feel at home. They don’t expect deluxe rooms or chocolates on the bed cushions, but they do care about tidy rooms and freshly-washed linen, which makes it all
Re-Gen Waste began its journey in 2004 as an integrated recycling and waste management company. In this short time, we have developed one of Europe’s most advanced MRF (materials recovery facility) installations. Our mixed waste processing adopts best-in-class technologies to ensure European standards are not only met, but regularly exceeded. We achieve a critical balance
Craigavon-based Almac is to create 1,000 jobs in Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed. It is part of a major new recruitment drive by the global contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation. In all, it will take on 1,800 new employees across its global operations over the next three years. Find your latest role with
