(L-R) are Alan Davison, Managing Director of Davison Canners and Kieran Donoghue, CEO of Invest Northern Ireland. Armagh based food manufacturer, Davison Canners, has invested £6 million in a new manufacturing facility outside Portadown. As a result of the investment, the company will create 31 new jobs and expects to see its turnover double by
As part of their continued growth, Portadown-based mechanical and electrical firm Irwin M&E are set to host a recruitment evening next week to showcase a range of exciting new positions available at the company. The event will take place at the Seagoe Hotel in Portadown on Wednesday, September 6 and will run from 5pm to 7pm, allowing job hunters an
Chris Brammall, retiring Chairman of Alternative Flooring, with David Acheson, Ulster Carpets’ Strategic Development Director. The Portadown-based firm Ulster Carpets has announced the acquisition of Alternative Flooring. An iconic independent British brand, Alternative Flooring is an ethically conscious designer and supplier of high-quality flooring with a quirky twist. The Hampshire-based company will now join the
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
A Co Armagh business which specialises in upmarket interior fit-outs for the hospitality, residential, cruise and theme park sectors has reported more than $40m of export contracts with US clients. The Deluxe Group, which has been operating for more than 50 years in Portadown, also revealed it is investing more than £1.5m in an expansion
Portadown man, Gordon Woolsey recently commenced his new role as General Secretary of Portadown YMCA at the start of March. For 15 years, Gordon has been involved in youth leadership via various Church and Community based organisations so the transition to work within the YMCA was a natural one. Being able to make a difference
Around 20 new jobs are to be created in Co Armagh after planning permission was granted for a new multi-million pound factory in Portadown. The development – by Dawson Manufacturing and Engineering Ltd – is to be built at the Carn Industrial Estate on the Charlestown Road in Portadown. The specific location is given in
A former SRC Student, who studied the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing at Portadown Campus was awarded ‘The Most Invaluable Team Member’ at the Irish Dentistry Awards 2022 earlier this month. Gemma Forsythe works in Magee Dental Care in Lurgan and, as well as being a dental nurse, she is a qualified Oral Health
As the UK and Ireland’s largest independent auction company, Wilsons Auctions continues to offer vendors and customers state of the art re-marketing services with new and improved facilities across multiple auction centres. This summer, the auction company is delighted to showcase new investments with the reveal of new vehicle preparation areas. The vehicles entered for
