Armagh-based Linwoods has appointed Patrick Woods to succeed his father as managing director of the company. Meanwhile, John Woods, who led the company – one of Ireland’s leading health food brands – for the past 65 years will continue to have a key strategic role in the business. Patrick, who has worked in the company
The Department of Finance’s Back in Business scheme aimed at attracting businesses onto the high streets and into town centres has opened for applications. The scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they move into premises which were previously used for retail purposes and have been unoccupied for 12
County Armagh pharmaceutical giant Almac will create 125 new jobs for the borough thanks to a major £40million investment. The Craigavon-headquartered firm has secured planning approval for the a new manufacturing building. The application – which Armagh I first revealed in April last year – will see a new 100,000sq ft facility built at its Seagoe Industrial
The Mount Charles Group was initially founded in 1988 by owner and Chairman Trevor Annon as a catering company. More than 30 years later and employing over 2500 people, it is now Ireland’s largest indigenous support service organisation, providing a range of services including catering, vending, cleaning and security. The company are now recruiting for
This week we caught up with Nik Jolmes of Big cox Cider who gave us a little insight into the lighter side of the entrepreneur… Check out his answers as we put these quick-fire questions to him.. Why did you choose cider making as a career/business? I’m not sure I chose cider as a career.
A Crossmaglen man has been appointed to the top position in the Island-wide Irish language organisation Gael Linn. Gael Linn is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation focused on the promotion of the Irish language and the arts and is headquartered in Dublin. Gael Linn Board of Directors, this week, announced Réamonn Ó Ciaráin as the
Mount Charles is celebrating winning two awards at the Facilities Management Awards 2022, which took place on Thursday, March 24, at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin. The Innovation in Technology and Systems Award – End Users and The FM Workspace Transformation Award was awarded to Mount Charles who has over 33 years’ experience
Northern Ireland’s business community is coming together to support the delivery of industry-led careers inspiration events across the province, engaging almost 7,500 Year 9 pupils in June 2022. 4C UR Future LIVE is an innovative and fast-paced event that uses skills games and work-based challenges, designed and delivered in collaboration with local employers, to help
The Mount Charles group supports some of the most prestigious organisations in Northern Ireland and has clients from across the business industry, healthcare, education and retail sectors. It is their intention to continue growing, extending a wide range of services and the reach within their market place to ensure they continue to provide innovative and
What is your role in the company and what does a typical day entail? I joined Re-Gen Waste as Mechanical Engineer in 2009 responsible for plant design and process improvements. I was promoted to Technical Development Manager in 2019 looking after research and development (R&D) within the company. I work closely with my R&D assistant
