Vertiv has significantly invested in a manufacturing facility in Campsie which will create approximately 200 new skilled jobs.

Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Vertiv's investment will further strengthen Northern Ireland's highly developed and advanced manufacturing and engineering sector.

This is the latest development in Vertiv's global manufacturing footprint, as the company operates in more than 130 countries.

Karsten Winther, President of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, said: "We are delighted to be making this investment which will support our EMEA and global business growth and help us to meet strong market demand for our infrastructure solutions, mainly driven by digitalisation and AI adoption. Vertiv’s focus is on solving the most important challenges facing today’s data centres, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions. This new investment will support our goal."

Philip O'Doherty, Managing Director for the E+I business at Vertiv, stated: "Derry was not the only location we considered for this facility, but it came out on top when we realised the quality of the local workforce, the cost-competitive business environment and the ease with which we can establish links and work with colleges and universities to support our research and development plans. The support from Invest NI was also crucial to our decision to choose Northern Ireland."

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Vertiv is recruiting for vacancies in engineering and other roles. With a robust diversity and inclusion strategy, Vertiv encourages women to apply for the available positions. This investment will also help the company build on its apprenticeship programme to attract graduates and apprentices into full-time skilled roles.

The Department for the Economy's Assured Skills Academies will provide training courses in Electrical and Mechanical Installation to assist in filling 72 of the new jobs.

Mike Brennan, Permanent Secretary at the Department for the Economy, said: "This announcement of new jobs by Vertiv is excellent news for the North West, endorsing Northern Ireland’s place in the Advanced Manufacturing sector and further developing our sub-regional economy.

"Assured Skills Academies have a track record of equipping participants with the skills employers need to flourish and grow. Furthermore, participants on these Assured Skills Academies who complete the training are guaranteed a job interview for a role with Vertiv and will be strongly positioned for success."

Mel Chittock, Interim CEO of Invest NI, stated: "September's Investment Summit showcased Northern Ireland’s innovation and technological strengths across a number of sectors. Today’s announcement by Vertiv demonstrates the attraction of Northern Ireland for international companies that are seeking an optimal location for growth.

"Invest NI is working to realise the Department for the Economy's 10x Vision of creating a productive, innovation-based, export-driven economy in Northern Ireland whilst also achieving a fairer distribution of opportunities for all our people through regional balance. This investment in the advanced manufacturing sector in the North West, which is one of our priority clusters, takes us a step closer to achieving this."