04/02/2016

L'Derry Firm To Invest £900,000 To Boost Sales In GB

Oak Grove Cabins in L'Derry has announced it is to invest £900,000 to boost its business sales in Great Britain.

The firm alsoplans to create 15 new jobs.

Based in Maydown Industrial Estate the company designs, manufactures and erects high quality park homes and log cabins. Invest Northern Ireland has offered the company £94,740 towards its investment.

Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell said: "Oak Grove Cabins is an enterprising family business focused on maximising its sales outside Northern Ireland. The investment in new equipment, marketing and additional staff will help Oak Grove Cabins target customers and develop new business opportunities.

"The creation of 15 new jobs, supported by Invest NI, enables the business to deliver to an increasing order book and contributes around £300,000 annually in additional salaries to the local economy."

Oak Grove Cabins Managing Director Noel Flanagan said: "We see significant growth potential in the GB leisure lodge market over the next few years and want to position ourselves to compete successfully for this new business."

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