09/10/2013

Etain Creates 34 New Posts

Belfast-based software company Etain is creating 34 new high quality jobs as part of a £2.3 million investment supported by Invest Northern Ireland.

Established in 1999, Etain is a locally owned business that develops software and consultancy solutions to improve business processes and operations for customers based primarily in the UK and Ireland.

Invest NI has offered Etain over £324,000 of support towards the creation of the 34 new high quality jobs and an associated skills development programme. Etain is investing in training and marketing as part of its business development plans in a bid to further boost sales growth in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.

Alastair Hamilton, Chief Executive of Invest NI said: "Etain is a home grown success story, winning business from markets outside Northern Ireland with its advanced products and services.

"This small but innovative IT firm has grown steadily in recent years and will employ 70 people when recruitment for this latest investment project completes. Etain is almost doubling its workforce to meet the needs of key customers. Delivering additional salaries of over £1.1 million annually, this expansion is evidence of how local firms are competing strongly in external markets.

"Etain's focus on R&D and skills development has provided a strong base from which to grow and I have no doubt that this expansion will further reinforce its growing presence outside Northern Ireland."

(CD/IT)

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