21/01/2015

65 Jobs Announced For L'Derry

Seven businesses in L'Derry are to create 65 jobs in the area, it has been announced.

The initiative will see a total of £2.8m invested in the local economy.

The businesses are Hunter Apparel, All Pipe Engineering, Fleming Agri-Products, Modern Democracy, Quinnspares, Steam and Generation Services and SmithDehn.

The jobs will be created across a range of roles and industries including engineering and manufacturing, to software development and sales and marketing.

Welcoming the announcement, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "The commitment being demonstrated by these local companies shows business confidence is improving throughout the area, meaning they are prepared to take advantage of the steadily improving economy.

"It is through a continued focus on innovation and export that local businesses will remain ahead of the competition, maximise growth and succeed in their chosen markets."

(JP/CD)

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