Coleraine waste firm signs £3.5m contract with ROI company

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Tuesday, 8 May 2018 06:43

By Adam Evans

A firm in Coleraine has secured a £3.5m pound contract in the Republic of Ireland.

Environmental waste specialists ATG Group has signed the contract with ABCO Marine in Killybegs Habrour.

In the past 3 years - ATG's sales have almost quadrupled - building its reputation in the waste recycling sector.

Dr Mark McKinney, Managing Director of ATG Group said: "To help increase our export sales, we are investing £1million in our business and are recruiting new staff. This has meant we have been able to win this major contract in partnership with ABCO Marine in Killybegs Harbour.

"In the past three years our sales have more than quadrupled and our reputation in the waste recycling sector is rapidly growing. Working with Invest NI over the years has proved invaluable to this success. Its support for our marketing activities, technical advice and 14 new staff has enabled our business to move from a focus on the local market, to making great inroads in GB & ROI. Our next steps will be to expand into new markets, particularly Europe and Africa."