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Tool and equipment hire specialist, HSS Hire, has expanded its partnership with leading independent builders merchant, Haldane Fisher by introducing a new desk at its Newry branch.
The collaboration will help Haldane Fisher customers to take their builds and projects to the next level, with HSS Hire providing tool hire, equipment, and access hire to trade and the general public.
Gary Cranney, Director, Haldane Fisher Newry, said “We are pleased to welcome HSS Hire to our Newry branch, enabling our customers to quickly and easily access a wide range of equipment and tools.
“HSS Hire’s expertise in the industry, coupled with Haldane Fisher’s 76 years of experience, means that our customers can be assured they are in capable hands when it comes to their building needs.”
HSS Hire is located alongside Haldane Fisher’s Trade Counter in Carnbane Industrial Estate.
Stephen Elder, Regional Director at HSS Hire, added “Following the success of our desk in Haldane Fisher’s Bangor branch, we are excited to expand our partnership with Haldane Fisher and make the move into its Newry branch.
“Having worked alongside Haldane Fisher for a number of years, we are confident that our customers based in Newry and the surrounding area will appreciate the teams excellent service, product knowledge, and sound advice.
“We offer free click, collect, and drop off to any branch, making it even more convenient to access the tools needed to get the job done.”
Haldane Fisher, which is part of the Haldane Group, has 21 branches across Northern Ireland, England, and Isle of Man.
For more information, visit haldane-fisher.com
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Casey and Casey Solicitors, Catherine Street, Newry are seeking a Part-time Legal Secretary.
Experience essential.
Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
Please send your CV to s.casey@caseysolicitors.co.uk
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A new canvas wall art and fine art picture framing shop is opening in Newry this weekend.
Owned by local business man Ryan Meehan, Meeko Print will be holding their opening day this Saturday 15 October from 9am-1pm showcasing local artists and photographers along with some of their best-selling items.
There will be a coffee tuk-tuk selling coffee and traybakes and a photographer offering people and families portraits that they can print onto canvas or pictures on the day.
Meeko Print was founded in March 2019 and initially started out as an e-commerce business selling premium canvas prints that were printed and manufactured from a small warehouse in Newry which were sold across Ireland and UK. Over the years the business has expanded and now sells and dispatches to over 20 different countries including Europe, America, Australia and the Middle East.
After expanding into these markets, it was time for Meeko Print to move to a larger premises and this is when they moved to 31 Tandragee Road in November 2020. Once in the new premises Meeko Print expanded its product range to include canvas floating frames and fine art prints and frames. This took off straight away and allowed Ryan’s business to grow from the original team of 2 full time employees to 10 full time employees over the last 2 years.
It was always Ryan's intention to open a store in Newry, where people could shop for prints available online but also to see and feel the quality in the craftsmanship from the team. He seen the advantages of creating a hub where local artists and photographers could work with Meeko Print to benefit from the markets they have expanded in to.
Today the services Meeko Print offer are canvas prints, fine art, local artwork from artists and photographers in Ireland, an extensive range of frames and also custom picture/canvas printing and framing.
Meeko Print can be found at 31 Tandragee Road Newry BT356QE and also online at www.meekoprint.com
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A team from Newry based Marine Outfitter, MJM Marine visited the company’s new satellite office in Gdansk as part of an ongoing expansion and recruitment drive.
The appointment of these new roles will expand the existing Design and Contract Management team as well as adding new roles such as logistics and technical engineering positions. The office in Gdansk plays a vital role in the support of key activities and projects at the company head office in Newry, Northern Ireland and across the world.
Elizabeth O’Connor, MJM HR and Legal Director; Colm Cunningham, MJM Contracts Director and Brian Webster, MJM Design Manager spent two days meeting staff in the office as well as conducting interviews for roles including Trainee Furniture Technologists and Designers.
Elizabeth O’Connor said of the visit: “MJM Marine has long had a proud connection with Poland. A large group of our Northern Ireland workforce are originally from Poland and our supply chain has a strong Polish element also. Opening an office in Gdansk has been a great step in continuing our close relationship with the country and its citizens. It adds to our global expansion plans and commitment to attracting a diverse pool of talent and a strong supply chain throughout the EU, maintaining our status as a leader in the global marine outfitting market.”
The new appointments will be joining the company at a time of significant growth and opportunity in the cruise industry. MJM will be commencing significant refurbishment work onboard cruise ship Marella Discovery in November this year. The work will see the outfitting of the cabins and suites as well as the introduction of Vyv antimicrobial lighting into the wet units.
Andrzej Pater, Design Manager in the Gdansk office said: “We really enjoyed welcoming the team from our Northern Ireland Head Office to Gdansk and working with them to grow the team based here. These new additions to the team will further assist us with supporting the activities and projects at the company Head Office in Northern Ireland such as the upcoming outfitting of Marella Discovery in Cadiz”.
MJM Marine is a leading international specialist in cruise ship outfitting and refurbishment with almost 40 years’ experience. Recent works include Virgin Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady, Silversea Silver Wind and Royal Caribbean International Wonder of the Seas. Due to ongoing growth and demand, MJM Marine have extended their service offering to clients through a range of carpet and upholstery services including, reupholstery and restoration of furniture; and carpet fitting and installation. MJM Marine also offer a range of antimicrobial lighting and air filtration systems through partnerships with Vyv, manufacturer of antimicrobial lighting; and Ilimex, manufacturer of UV-c air sterilisation systems.
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Newry Graduate Rokas Gostautas is one of twelve successful graduates to join leading professional services and business advisory firm, BDO Northern Ireland.
Rokas, who recently graduated from Queens University, Belfast will take up his new role in the Audit Department, supporting the company in guiding clients across sectors as they manage the continued changes in the economic and regulatory environments that ultimately impact on their business and marketplaces.
Discussing this opportunity, Gostautas said “The current job market is extremely competitive with a growing number of individuals looking for the right position to further their career aspirations. This competition gave me the opportunity, probably for the first time, to compete with some of my peers and sell myself to a high-profile company like BDO NI.
“This type of experience will be invaluable, and I am looking forward to getting started and learning from some of the best advisers in the sector”.
Laura Jackson, Partner at BDO Northern Ireland said “Our new intake, which sees graduates coming from Queens, Ulster University and Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh doesn’t just offer the chance to gain the very best in knowledge and experience in their chosen fields, they will become fully fledged members of the team. They will manage their own workload and schedule through our new agile working framework, placing more emphasis on them to prioritise and manage expectations across their teams and clients.
“Northern Ireland continuously produces highly skilled motivated graduates, and we are pleased to be investing in both our future and theirs as they progress their professional development. There is an onus on companies like BDO NI to attract and retain emerging talent, who will then give back by contributing to the development of the local economy for years to come”.
BDO Northern Ireland is an award-winning accountancy practice that employs more than 150 people in Northern Ireland. They recently launched their new Agile Working Framework which will support staff with achieving a more sustainable work life balance away from the traditional 9-5 working day.
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Newry based business Mourne Scan Clinic is celebrating as they have scooped a Global Award for their ultrasound scanning services.
The family business based on Bridge Street in the City provides a range of pregnancy, general and musculoskeletal ultrasound scans and was last week named BEST Ultrasound & Early Pregnancy Scan Clinic - Northern Ireland by The Global Health & Pharma Awards.
Now in its eighth year, the Awards are a world-wide initiative which highlights leading companies and practioners in the health and pharmaceutical industry.
Mourne Scan Clinic Director and Lead Sonographer Lisa Hughes said it was a “huge accolade” to be named by the judges for their Pregnancy Scanning services.
The independent judging panel assess nominees on merit and excellence, regardless of reach or size, to “ensure that only the most deserving and dedicated are acknowledged.”
Director Lisa Hughes said: “We were genuinely thrilled to be highlighted by the judges for the services we provide – particularly given the level of entries. We are a family business and my colleagues and I work hard to deliver the highest professional standards using the most advanced technology, while retaining a friendly and approachable environment for all our patients. To be selected in this category is a wonderful achievement for the entire team.”
First established in 2016, Mourne Scan Clinic provides a range of services including pregnancy scans musculoskeletal scans, general scans and non-invasive genetic screening services.
Most recently the Clinic has launched a new genetic Cancer screening test PreSENTIA in collaboration with the specialist clinic NIPD Genetics - making it the first clinic in Northern Ireland to offer this unique service.
This pioneering test is non-invasive and examines 19 heredity cancer panels, establishing any mutations in genes associated with hereditary cancers which can be passed down from parents to their children.
For more information on this and all scanning/screening services please visit www.mournescanclinic.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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An event is being held in Newry next month promoting the various pathways available to start your career in IT, regardless of your educational background.
Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host an exciting ‘Get Into Tech’ event on Thursday 24 November, 9.45am-12.30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.
The event in partnership with Bring I.T. On, will feature a fantastic line up of professionals, who will give you an opportunity to gain an understanding of various IT pathways and careers within the IT industry, along with details on the fastest growing Tech jobs and the skills most sought after from employers.
There will be an opportunity to hear from a local Higher Level apprentice currently employed by First Derivatives, who followed an alternative pathway to employment. Local employers, to include First Derivatives, Norbrook, ReGen Waste and many more, will also be on hand to engage with participants regarding available opportunities.
Launching the event at Canal Court Hotel, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage said, “Get Into Tech is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to get guidance on how to get on the pathway for a career in IT, even if you have no prior experience or qualifications in the field. I would encourage anyone eager to find out more or wanting to discover as much as you can about the many career opportunities available, to attend. The possibilities are endless and you never know how far you could progress.”
Tech Recruitment Specialist and Digital Skills Consultant at Digi Skills, Julie McGrath said, “The IT industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Northern Ireland and around the world. It offers opportunities in every sector, multiple career paths, high salaries, and rewarding work. We must remember that almost every industry needs IT services to operate. IT jobs are not restricted to just IT companies and therefore offers a range of different jobs to suit various skillsets and interests.”
The Bring I.T. On programme seeks to address the skills shortage and employability issues within the IT sector in Northern Ireland. Margaret McCabe, Bring I.T. On representative confirmed, “This event will give attendees the opportunity to engage with local employers and will hopefully change their perception of what it means to work in Tech.”
To register for the event, click here.
The Council developed Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership (LMP) with funding from the Department for Communities (DfC). It is focused on improving the district’s employability outcomes and labour market conditions by working with a wide range of partners, being flexible to meet local needs and helping to connect employers with employees.
For more information on the Get Into Tech event go to: www.newrymournedown.org
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An investment of over £4.8 million will see Newry data analytics consultancy firm ISx4 create 39 jobs, contributing an additional £2m to the local economy.
ISx4 transforms a company’s data into actionable insights through data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning. It works with global companies such as HSBC, The European Space Agency and First Derivatives, along with major clients in financial services and central government.
Kielty Hughes, CEO of ISx4, said: “We provide bespoke data analytics solutions to align our clients’ needs, delivering customer insight through strategy, solutions, services and support. Our services help our clients move from hindsight through insight to foresight.
“By investing significantly in cloud technologies, we are currently delivering exciting real time solutions in diverse areas from strategic environmental safety to elite sporting organisations, such as the Irish Olympic team. We help our clients achieve their goals and influence their own bottom line business outcomes, through use of advanced data analytics and the modelling of their own data. ISx4 has a strategic objective of delivering high tech data science services to the global economy, using local talent to grow our team.”
Invest NI has offered ISx4 support towards the creation of the 39 jobs and skills development. Nine of the jobs are in place.
George McKinney, Director of Technology and Services, Invest NI, said: “Innovation in areas such as data analytics is a key part of the Department for the Economy’s 10X Economic Vision, and our support is helping the company to thrive in this sector. We’ve been working closely with ISx4 since 2020, and it’s great to be able to support a local start-up to recognise its growth potential and take the next steps to achieving this.
“The company is already recruiting at pace, rapidly growing its business to implement its strategy, while its skills investment will increase the team’s core capability so that it can build on the success it’s achieved to date throughout all of Europe.”
Mark Bleakney, Invest NI’s Southern Regional Manager, said: “ISx4’s investment is good news for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. Our support to help the company develop a new business plan has allowed it to invest strategically in expanding its team in Newry. With competitive salaries, the jobs will contribute £2million of additional annual salaries to the local economy once all are in place.”
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Deli Lites has secured a deal with the Spar network for a new range of Planet Café food on the go products.
Consumers will be able to purchase six new products from the recently launched Planet Café range across more than 100 Spar stores in Scotland. It’s the first time the range will be available in Great Britain.
Dedicated to bringing the best Irish food on the go choices to the international market, Planet Café is committed to using the finest ingredients from local producers to create quality, responsibly sourced, nutritious food on the go products.
The Planet Café range has been developed to provide discerning consumers more excitement and choice, specifically providing hot food options to eat when on the move.
The six new recipes are inspired by flavours of the world with a focus on premium ingredients and being kind to the planet. They include Tóstas, Burritos and Paninis to tempt a variety of taste buds. Designed with the ultimate convenience in mind, the heat-to-eat products will provide Spar customers with more choice to grab a high-quality product while on the go, whilst guaranteeing a memorable taste experience.
Brian Reid, CEO and co-founder of DELI LITES which launched Planet Café just months ago said: “Our vision from the beginning has always been to provide customers with more choice and excitement when choosing food on the move. Our Planet Café range is a celebration of much-loved world flavours, prepared with the finest ingredients that offer customers a more wholesome, tasty hot food option without compromising on taste or quality.
“There has been a significant increase in demand for more choice in hot food on the go and the Planet Café offering, which is the first premium range of its kind in the market, has a variety of heat-to-eat products to suit many tastes. With hybrid working now becoming part of everyday life, we expect a strong demand for on-the-go healthier lunch options, especially across the UK’s towns and villages as home workers decide to pop out for a healthy heat to eat lunch.
“Now that products from our Planet Café range will be available to Spar customers in 100+ stores across Scotland many more customers will have a chance to taste the Planet Café difference. We have no doubt that our heat-to-eat product range in Spar will become a firm favourite with customers.”
Stephen Brown, Head of Food to Go for C J Lang & Son Ltd said “We’re delighted to be working with DELI LITES to bring these new, innovative food to go products to our customers through our network of company owned SPAR stores across Scotland. At SPAR Scotland we’re always looking to continually improve upon our existing food to go offering, looking for new products to tempt our customers. These products from Planet Café do just that and we’re excited to be the first convenience retailer in the UK to offer up these great tasting food to go products.”
Spar customers will be spoilt for choice with the new Planet Café heat-to-eat options, choosing from the Louisiana Inspired Cajun Chicken Panini, the Ultimate Chicken & Bacon Irish Tósta, the Mexican Inspired Chipotle Beef Burrito, the Grilled Cheese & Ham Irish Tósta, the Tex Mex Inspired Plant Based Burrito and the Tuscan Inspired Veg & Mozzarella Panini in their retail outlets.
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