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
From tea and bees to balloon modelling, Portadown man Andrew McGuire of Chala Chai and Honeybees NI seems as though he can turn his hand to anything. Admittedly creative by nature, Andrew tells us how his Fairtrade sticky-chai tea business serendipitously led to his new beekeeping venture. Now in his second year of beekeeping, he
A provision he once used as a youth, the YMCA has always been a huge part of Nathan White’s life. After spending three years in America as a camp counsellor Nathan is now set to return to the States, this time as a Youth Work Manager, creating new and unforgettable memories with the young people
County-Down based, family-run Bedwin Soft Furnishings is set to continue its strong growth trajectory over the last two years with the acquisition of well-established Portadown business, Oaktree Blinds, and a £100k investment in bespoke machinery. This significant acquisition will see the Kilkeel firm create and add three new jobs to its current workforce, bringing its
A recruitment evening held by Thompson Aero Seating at their Seagoe facility in Portadown has left managers impressed by the potential of the delegates attending. The evening was the first of its kind to be organised by the company and focused on professional staff, including engineers, supply chain, HR and Quality. The timing of the
