05/06/2014

Invests NI Support Dungannon Factory Expansion

Invest NI has announced its support for a £2.5m investment in a Co Tyrone-based taxi and bus conversion company.

Opening a new state-of-the-art purpose-built factory in Dungannon, Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited has invested £2.5m in expanding the company, with over £170,000 provided by Invest NI.

Opening the new factory, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster said: "This state-of-the-art production facility marks an important milestone for Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited and signals its commitment to long-term growth.

"Invest NI’s continued support has played a significant role in the company’s growth to date and enabled the business to increase employment and invest in marketing, R&D and skills development."

The expansion is also expected to create up to 19 new jobs over the next two years.

(MH/IT)

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