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17/02/2015
Lignum Interiors Secures Contract In Northern Iraq
Lignum Interiors based in Downpatrick has recently secured a six-figure contract in Northern Iraq.
The company is fitting out a luxury apartment complex in Northern Iraq and secured the deal with advice and networking assistance from Invest Northern Ireland.
Lignum Interiors is working in association with leading international architects on the important project, the Northern Ireland company's first in the Middle East.
Dr Vicky Kell, Invest NI Trade Director, during a visit to the company's manufacturing operation on the outskirts of Downpatrick, said: "This is a very significant and substantial contract which will help to strengthen Lignum Interior's position in this particular region of Iraq and, of course, the wider Middle East marketplace.
"Our marketing teams in Belfast and Dubai assisted the company with advice and very practical support on doing business especially in this area.
"We identified market opportunities in this region of the Middle East around five years ago and have been supported by the Ministers in fostering trade and other exchanges with the local regional authority.
"Leaders from Northern Iraq have also visited Northern Ireland for discussions on areas of mutual benefit."
Lignum Interiors was founded by Ciaran McMenamin and Simon McAllister.
(CD/JP)
The company is fitting out a luxury apartment complex in Northern Iraq and secured the deal with advice and networking assistance from Invest Northern Ireland.
Lignum Interiors is working in association with leading international architects on the important project, the Northern Ireland company's first in the Middle East.
Dr Vicky Kell, Invest NI Trade Director, during a visit to the company's manufacturing operation on the outskirts of Downpatrick, said: "This is a very significant and substantial contract which will help to strengthen Lignum Interior's position in this particular region of Iraq and, of course, the wider Middle East marketplace.
"Our marketing teams in Belfast and Dubai assisted the company with advice and very practical support on doing business especially in this area.
"We identified market opportunities in this region of the Middle East around five years ago and have been supported by the Ministers in fostering trade and other exchanges with the local regional authority.
"Leaders from Northern Iraq have also visited Northern Ireland for discussions on areas of mutual benefit."
Lignum Interiors was founded by Ciaran McMenamin and Simon McAllister.
(CD/JP)
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