Lisburn company creates 132 jobs in £11m investment

By Q Radio News

A Lisburn based manufacturing company is creating 132 new jobs through an £11million investment. 

Creative Composites based at Knockmore Hill Industrial Park specialises in the design and assembly of components for a range of industries.

Around half of the positions have already been filled, and when complete the workforce will stand at 380 people.

Half of the 132 new jobs at Creative Composites in Lisburn are ready in place pic.twitter.com/ytkgV8qlgb

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The company is the UK’s most advanced composites manufacturer supplying a wide range of innovative products for demanding applications.

It provides world leading products through a unique combination of better design, better manufacturing and better service.

Among the new technology installed as part of the investment is the UK’s largest compression mould press which will further enhance Creative Composites’ position at the leading edge of what can be achieved with composites.

(Jonathan Holmes, Managing Director of Creative Composites with Invest NI CEO Alastair Hamilton)

Speaking about the investment, Jonathan Holmes, Managing Director of Creative Composites, said:

“The applications for composites are endless and we are focused on expanding our business in key sectors including automotive and rail.

“Invest Northern Ireland’s support was critical to investing in the very best plant and machinery that we need to achieve our ambitions. We are excited about this growth phase in the business and are making good progress with recruiting additional staff to support our continued development.”

Creative Composites works with customers across a diverse range of industries including automotive, rail, bus & coach, off-highway and medical.

Invest Northern Ireland has offered £1.5million towards this capital project part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020.

Invest NI Chief Executive, Alastair Hamilton, added: “This significant investment introduces new technology to Northern Ireland’s advanced manufacturing industry and enhances Creative Composites’ capability to produce high-tech composites for a range of applications.

“In a highly competitive global industry, this commitment to innovation helps to cement Creative Composites’ reputation as one of the leading composites manufacturers in the UK.

“The new jobs are also a great boost for the economy, and with half already in place, are a real demonstration of the company’s growth. We are pleased to be helping this highly-skilled and ambitious local company achieve its growth ambitions.”

The new jobs being recruited include production operatives, engineering and managerial positions. Once all the jobs are in place they will generate over £2.7million annually in additional salaries to the local economy.