A Co Tyrone manufacturer is set to create 15 new jobs locally as it expands its business into new markets.
Dungannon-based REP-TEC designs and manufactures automated recycling equipment and currently employs more than 20 staff since its inception in 2020.
In 2021 the company founded by local businessman Colm Grimes sold and installed the first robotic recycling system in Ireland.
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It has now secured a £300,000 investment through global finance fund Whiterock Finance which will be used to create the 15 new jobs.
“As REP-TEC continues to grow, we are keen to expand our business further into global markets,” Colm said.
“Recently, we have targeted sales of our products into Europe and North America, and we are developing an export strategy to grow further in these areas and beyond.
“The funding from Whiterock Finance will allow us to grow our team to support the strategic objectives of the company, develop new product ranges and build our customer base globally.”
Jenna Mairs, Senior Investment Manager at Whiterock Finance said: “REP-TEC is at the forefront of the recycling and waste management industry in Northern Ireland and we’re excited to see how the company progresses.
“Providing innovative, market leading tech solutions to the waste management and recycling industry, the company is primed for growth and we can see the potential for expansion further into international markets.”
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