Asphalt Burner Services Scoop Business In China

Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Asphalt Burner Services in Castledawson has won its first business in China for innovative quarrying and road construction machinery.

During the visit, the Minister was briefed by Jodie Lewis, Sales and Business Development Manager.

The company, which has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland in developing and marketing its state-of-the-art equipment, has secured four contracts totalling £300,000. It will supply Vulcan burners to three leading construction contractors near Shanghai for infrastructure projects.

Speaking during a visit to Asphalt Burner Services' production plant in Castledawson, Arlene Foster said: "During the recent Invest NI trade mission to Shanghai it was clear to see that there are very substantial business opportunities for local companies in the Chinese marketplace, particularly in sectors involved in developing the nation’s infrastructure.

"Opportunities exist as part of supply chains of major contractors involved in construction and transport projects as well as through the development of tourist facilities in centres such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

"The recent achievements of Asphalt Burner Services should encourage other local companies in construction sectors to grasp the opportunities in what is the second largest economy in the world.

"Greater export success in China by our companies can help drive our economic recovery. This is why the Executive, which has placed export-led growth at the forefront of our economic ambitions, is building relationships with China at many levels.

"The business secured in Shanghai positions this ambitious and innovation-focused company for further growth in China and other global markets which are continuing to invest in infrastructure over both short and long terms."