18/08/2025
Investment Boost For NI Engineering And Manufacturing Firms
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that four companies in Newry and South Armagh are investing almost £2 million to create new jobs and boost exports.
The investment will enable Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra to boost productivity, increase capacity, and grow exports to the Republic of Ireland, Britain, and Europe.
Invest NI has offered £191,700 of support towards the projects.
The announcement was made during a visit to Versaffix, a manufacturer of tiltrotators for excavators in Lislea. The company is investing £701,000 and creating 8 new jobs to build its management team and increase production capacity. This will support the commercialisation of its products and help it expand its global reach.
Viltra, a provider of wastewater treatment solutions in Newry, is investing £514,000 to strengthen its management team and production capacity, recruiting 6 new roles.
In Camlough, Pronto Engineering, which designs complex industrial automation solutions, is investing £462,000 to increase productivity and create 6 jobs.
Sheaney, a specialist in marine, civil engineering, and infrastructure project management based in Newry, is investing £270,000 to grow exports to the Republic of Ireland and create 4 new jobs.
The Minister stated that supporting rural SMEs is crucial for creating long-term economic resilience and aligns with her vision to recalibrate economic development by creating good jobs and addressing regional imbalances.
The roles created across the four companies include software engineers, technicians, and a range of production, mechanical, electrical, and managerial positions.
John McKibben, Southern Regional Manager at Invest NI, highlighted the organisation's commitment to supporting businesses in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. He noted that in 2024-25, Invest NI has offered almost £8m of support to over 130 companies in the region, contributing to a total investment of £47m in the local economy and the creation of 289 new jobs.
The investment will enable Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra to boost productivity, increase capacity, and grow exports to the Republic of Ireland, Britain, and Europe.
Invest NI has offered £191,700 of support towards the projects.
The announcement was made during a visit to Versaffix, a manufacturer of tiltrotators for excavators in Lislea. The company is investing £701,000 and creating 8 new jobs to build its management team and increase production capacity. This will support the commercialisation of its products and help it expand its global reach.
Viltra, a provider of wastewater treatment solutions in Newry, is investing £514,000 to strengthen its management team and production capacity, recruiting 6 new roles.
In Camlough, Pronto Engineering, which designs complex industrial automation solutions, is investing £462,000 to increase productivity and create 6 jobs.
Sheaney, a specialist in marine, civil engineering, and infrastructure project management based in Newry, is investing £270,000 to grow exports to the Republic of Ireland and create 4 new jobs.
The Minister stated that supporting rural SMEs is crucial for creating long-term economic resilience and aligns with her vision to recalibrate economic development by creating good jobs and addressing regional imbalances.
The roles created across the four companies include software engineers, technicians, and a range of production, mechanical, electrical, and managerial positions.
John McKibben, Southern Regional Manager at Invest NI, highlighted the organisation's commitment to supporting businesses in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. He noted that in 2024-25, Invest NI has offered almost £8m of support to over 130 companies in the region, contributing to a total investment of £47m in the local economy and the creation of 289 new jobs.
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