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12/12/2003
Work begins on new industrial plant in Lisburn
Work on Northern Ireland’s first industrial plant based on digital manufacturing techniques began in Lisburn today with the promise of 50 new jobs.
The McAvoy Group plant is being constructed to support the firms range of steel modular buildings aimed at both the domestic and export markets.
Commenting on the £5 million investment, McAvoy Group Managing Director Orla Corr said: "This impressive, innovative project has involved McAvoy’s working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Technology Centre at Queen’s University, through the Invest NI Compete Research & Development programme.
“Through the use of digital manufacturing techniques, the McAvoy Group can validate the impact of potential investments in plant and equipment and also evaluate the effect of implementing changes in processes, before finalising the factory layout and purchasing machinery."
The 70,000 sq foot factory will be situated at Knockmore Hill Industrial Park in the city.
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The McAvoy Group plant is being constructed to support the firms range of steel modular buildings aimed at both the domestic and export markets.
Commenting on the £5 million investment, McAvoy Group Managing Director Orla Corr said: "This impressive, innovative project has involved McAvoy’s working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Technology Centre at Queen’s University, through the Invest NI Compete Research & Development programme.
“Through the use of digital manufacturing techniques, the McAvoy Group can validate the impact of potential investments in plant and equipment and also evaluate the effect of implementing changes in processes, before finalising the factory layout and purchasing machinery."
The 70,000 sq foot factory will be situated at Knockmore Hill Industrial Park in the city.
(MB)
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