MP - loss of 100-plus jobs "devastating news in the mouth of Christmas"

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Local representatives say a Craigavon construction company is closing with more than 100 job losses.

JMC Mechanical and Construction is based in Waringstown and also has premises in Bleary and Lisburn.

The family business was established in 2,000  and provided  maintenance services for public and private housing.

DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart says the closure is devastating news for employees and their families.

She added JMC was a longstanding company in the area.

Local representatives say up to 140 jobs are set to be lost with the closure of Craigavon-based JMC Mechanical and Construction.

MP @carlalockhart has called it "devastating news for employees and their families in the mouth of Christmas."

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SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly issued a statement on Monday night:

“The news that JMC Mechanical and Construction has entered liquidation will come as a huge shock and blow to the company’s staff, with up to 140 jobs lost as a result of this announcement. My thoughts are with them and their families at this difficult time. 

"I am heartened to hear that a number of employees have already secured jobs and hope the rest will soon, especially at a time when skilled tradespeople are in such high demand.

"This is the latest in a long line of mass job losses we have experienced and we need to see action from the Executive to protect jobs and encourage investment in these areas to regenerate employment."

MLA Dolores Kelly