An engineering firm based in Carrickfergus has announced it is to create 10 new jobs as part of expansion plans supported by Invest NI.

Woodburn Engineering is also investing in additional machinery and marketing in a bid to secure new tender opportunities in Great Britain, particularly in the Infrastructure and Ports sector.

Managing Director, Tony Cowan said: "This investment is a significant development for the business that will enable us to target and secure new high value projects outside of Northern Ireland.

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"We have seen an upturn in Great Britain’s construction sector and bolstering our management and production teams is giving us greater in house technical expertise and resources to deliver more complex engineering projects.

"Invest NI's support is helping us to position ourselves to compete for new business. We have already seen the fruits of our efforts, securing contracts with Glasgow and Chesterfield City Councils valued at £2million."

Invest NI has offered Woodburn Engineering £45,000 support towards its growth plans. The ten new roles, six of which are already in place, include a Production Supervisor, Contracts Manager, Draughtsman and seven skilled welders.

(CD/LM)