01/04/2014

13 Holywood Jobs Created By Medical Company

13 jobs are expected to be created through the establishment of headquarters for a medical device technology company in Northern Ireland.

Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that ARC Devices has decided to base its headquarters in Holywood, Co. Down, where it is undertaking design, support and market development activities.

ARC Devices develops and manufactures non touch, infrared digital thermometers for use at home by medical professionals.

Invest Northern Ireland has offered ARC Devices £74,000 towards its investment is supporting six of the jobs.

Kevin Paul, ARC Devices CEO, said: "Invest NI’s support is essential as it has allowed us to move quickly to recruit high calibre staff and get our business activity underway. We have worked closely with Invest NI’s trade team to explore new market opportunities in Europe and the Middle East, which is developing positively and we look forward to launching our new product range later this year."

(IT)

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