US packaging company to create 95 new jobs in Derry

An American manufacturing firm is to create 95 jobs in Derry in the next five years.

Bemis Company Ltd. has been awarded almost £700,000 to establish a European Business services centre.

The new centre will be based at the company’s existing Campsie base where it operates a healthcare manufacturing facility.

The factory produces plastic packaging for food, consumer products, medical, and pharmaceutical companies around the world.

The jobs will include roles in IT and finance with salaries of around £25,000.

Invest NI said the company has been offered £695,000 of government funding to create the jobs and develop a pre-employment training programme at the North West Regional College.

Invest NI CEO Alastair Hamilton said:

“Bemis Company makes a valuable contribution to Northern Ireland’s vibrant Life Sciences industry, employing over 200 staff at its manufacturing facility.

“This investment to establish its European Business Services Centre here is a significant coup for Londonderry.

“A number of other locations were considered for this project, but as a result of the collaborative efforts of Invest NI and Derry City and Strabane District Council, we successfully pitched the city as an attractive investment location.”

Marty Scaminaci, Bemis Company’s Vice President of Global Business Services said:

“Establishing our European Business Services Centre in Londonderry is a strategic investment to help drive efficiencies and standardise our processes. We have successfully operated a manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland since 1996, and know it to be a great location to do business.

“The availability of skilled graduates in the area, engagement of local council representatives, and the support offered from Invest NI were all critical factors in our decision to locate this centre in Northern Ireland.

“Recruitment for the new roles has begun and will continue over the next couple of years.”

• Individuals interested in employment opportunities are encouraged to submit their resume via email to gbsjobs@bemis.com.