14/12/2001

Jobs losses in separate Larne and Saintfield businesses

Insilco Technologies, which makes cables for telecoms, is to axe 44 jobs at its factory in Larne, County Antrim following a recent slump in business.

East Antrim DUP assembly member Roger Hutchinson has called on Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Sir Reg Empey to help to regenerate the area.

Mr Hutchinson said redundancies such as Insilco was one of the latest in a long line of job cuts which would have an overall effect on the local economy.

He added: "I have been in touch with the minister for enterprise, trade and investment asking for a regeneration package and have urging him to get investment for Larne and its surrounding area."

Meanwhile, the workforce at County Down-based Carpet Yarn Manufacturer, Saintfield Yarns has been informed that the company is to cut between 45 and 50 jobs. (MB)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

09 April 2015
Petrol Bombs Thrown At House In Larne
Petrol bombs have been thrown at a house in Larne, County Antrim. Windows were smashed during the attack and the interior of the property on the Belfast Road was also damaged. No one was in the house at the time and a number of arrests have been made, according to the police. They are also appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
18 September 2008
Larne Jobs Investment Announced
A £16 million investment by U.S. global medical device manufacturer CaridianBCT, Inc., will deliver a welcome boost to the local economy. Today's investment, announced by NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster, (pictured) is expected to create 235 additional skilled jobs over the next three years. Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £1.
12 October 2004
Investment sees potential jobs boost for Larne
Up to 100 jobs could be created after the opening of a new £2.2 million business park development in Co Antrim. Willowbank Business Park is an initiative by Larne’s enterprise agency LEDCOM, to build three distinct business units at an Invest Northern Ireland site in Larne.
19 June 2013
Terumo BCT To Create 416 New Jobs In Larne
First Minister Rt. Hon Peter D Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA announced today that Terumo BCT, a global medical device manufacturer, plans to create 416 new jobs in Larne. Terumo BCT in Larne is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
09 December 2013
Community Projects Receive £1.1m
A total of 16 community groups across Belfast have received total funding of just over £1.1m from City Council. The funding boost is being delivered through the £5m Local Investment Fund (LIF), which is part of the council's wider Investment Programme for the city. The move brings the overall amount allocated through the fund to over £2.