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13/01/2016
Co Down Window Manufacturer To Create 25 New Posts
A Co Antrim window manufacturers has announced it is to create 25 new jobs.
Apeer, located in Ballymena, said the new posts are part of a £1.7 million investment.
The firm recently launched its new maintenance-free 'Lumi' window system for the residential housing market and is now investing in additional equipment, skilled personnel and marketing to maximise sales.
Invest NI has offered the business £399,000 to support its investment.
Asa McGillian, Managing Director of Apeer, said: "Our phased investment programme is a significant commitment for the business which is designed to help us position ourselves competitively to secure new sales.
"Our award winning Lumi window range is a unique new product that will help us leverage substantial new business in the residential housing market. Invest NI's support has been vital in enabling us to implement growth measures that mean we can take advantage of the growing demand for construction products expected in the years ahead.
"The 25 new jobs, to include a variety of roles such as production and customer services, will ensure we have the capacity to meet the expected increase in future sales."
Image: Presseye
(CD/LM)
Apeer, located in Ballymena, said the new posts are part of a £1.7 million investment.
The firm recently launched its new maintenance-free 'Lumi' window system for the residential housing market and is now investing in additional equipment, skilled personnel and marketing to maximise sales.
Invest NI has offered the business £399,000 to support its investment.
Asa McGillian, Managing Director of Apeer, said: "Our phased investment programme is a significant commitment for the business which is designed to help us position ourselves competitively to secure new sales.
"Our award winning Lumi window range is a unique new product that will help us leverage substantial new business in the residential housing market. Invest NI's support has been vital in enabling us to implement growth measures that mean we can take advantage of the growing demand for construction products expected in the years ahead.
"The 25 new jobs, to include a variety of roles such as production and customer services, will ensure we have the capacity to meet the expected increase in future sales."
Image: Presseye
(CD/LM)
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