Jobs boost for Strabane

Boran-Mopack, a manufacturing company based in Strabane, is to create ten new jobs at its site on the Ballycolman Industrial Estate.

It's part of a £2.4 million investment aimed at doubling its exports over the next two years.

Invest NI offered £250,000 towards the venture, which will pay for new machinery and equipment.

Welcoming the investment, John Hood, Invest NI’s Director of Food said: “This important investment has enhanced Boran-Mopack’s production capabilities and positioned the business to reduce its lead times and secure sales in new markets and sectors.

“Invest NI’s support is underpinning the growth of this business. The ten new production jobs created in Strabane as a result of the investment is welcome news for the town, and a positive boost for the food and drink manufacturing industry.”

The firm currently manufactures and supplies packaging across a broad range of sectors.

Boran-Mopack Limited was formed in 2003 and is part of the Boran group of companies based in Naas, Co. Kildare.

Managing Director, Mairtin Boran, commented: “This investment signals our commitment to drive the long term growth of the business and Invest NI’s support has been vital in ensuring we can implement our expansion plans.

“Enhancing our production capabilities to enable us to produce a higher definition of print quality will help us gain an advantage in a competitive industry. With opportunities identified in frozen foods, snacks and baked products, we are working hard to maximise our sales potential and achieve our export ambitions.”