10/02/2016

Agricultural Software Firm To Create Over 20 New Jobs

An agricultural software firm based in Belfast has announced it is to create over 20 new jobs, with the support of Invest NI.

Sixty-5 aims to create 23 new jobs as part of a £1.4 million investment.

Finance Minister Mervyn Storey said: "The creation of 23 high quality jobs is excellent news for the local economy and will generate an additional £792,000 in annual salaries. The total investment of £1.4million is a significant investment by this small company and a real commitment to furthering its growth.

"Sixty-5's approach to innovation to address a gap in the market will ensure the company is continuing Northern Ireland's rich heritage of agricultural innovation. It also represents an investment in satellite enabled technology which is an area that can create significant business opportunities."

The investment is being supported by Invest NI, which has offered the company £180,000 of assistance towards 23 new jobs and marketing assistance.

(CD/LM)

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