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Newry company Playr-Fit has completed a £2 million investment in its Newry headquarters on the Forkhill Road. The teamwear company plans to create 12 new roles over the next 12 months as it targets further growth in Ireland and Great Britain. Playr-Fit currently employs 31 people in its wider business.
Founded in 2018 by Kieran Quinn and Steven Burns, Playr-Fit supplies bespoke sportswear and teamwear to clubs, schools, colleges, universities and businesses. The company bought the Newry building in early 2025 and went on to launch an extensive renovation and redevelopment programme.
Kieran Quinn, co-owner and director of Playr-Fit, said the aim was to create more than just a home for the company’s current operations.
“Our ambition was not simply to create a new home for the company’s current operations, but to develop a headquarters capable of supporting the wider Playr-Fit business as we continue to grow,” he said.
“This £2 million investment is a clear statement of our belief in the potential for Playr-Fit to expand to meet growing market demand. It gives us the capacity to operate at a much larger scale, enter new markets and accelerate our growth across Ireland and Great Britain. Steven and I are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, and our entire team is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
“We’ve made a significant investment in the building, technology and facilities, but at its heart, this is an investment in our people. It is about giving our team the environment, tools and support they need to do their best work and drive Playr-Fit forward.”
The new headquarters houses the company’s operational, design, customer sample, fulfilment and staff welfare areas under one roof. The ground floor includes a customer sample and consultation area where clubs, schools and organisations can review garments, fabrics and product options by appointment. It also has an expanded operational area for stock handling, order processing, packing and fulfilment.
The 12 new roles will be a mix of Newry-based support functions, remote and field-based sales developer roles, and positions linked to the company’s planned expansion in Great Britain. Playr-Fit will begin recruiting in the coming months, with further details to be announced as positions become available.
Co-owner and director Steven Burns said creating an environment focused on staff wellbeing was every bit as important as increasing the company’s operational capacity.
“At Playr-Fit, we want to create more than jobs; we want to build a workplace where people feel valued and can thrive,” he said.
He added that the investment in staff welfare areas, canteen space and modern working facilities is about supporting and appreciating the people who drive the business every day.
