Ryobi

Type
Business expansion
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland; Antrim and Newtownabbey
Location of affected unit(s)
Carrickfergus
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
60 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
4 February 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Car parts manufacturer Ryobi Aluminium Casting is to create 60 jobs at its plant in Carrickfergus. In total, 100 jobs are created at the site, of which 40 already have been filled.

The job creation is due to an investment of GBP 32 million at the plant. The investment has been supported by Invest Northern Ireland and by the European Regional Development Fund.  

Sources

  • 4 February 2014: Belfast Telegraph
  • 4 February 2014: BBC News

Citation

Eurofound (2014), Ryobi, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 76565, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/76565.