A STRABANE company that makes and supplies packaging has created 10 new jobs in a £2.4 million expansion.
Boran-Mopack wants to double its exports over the next two years.
The plans have been backed by £250,000 from Invest NI to pay for new machinery and equipment.
The business has also extended its warehouse to cope with expected uplift in orders.
The company was set up in 2003 and and is part of the Boran group of companies which includes Boran Plastic Packaging based in Naas, Co. Kildare.
Managing director Mairtin Boran said: “This investment signals our commitment to drive the long term growth of the business and Invest NI’s support has been vital in ensuring we can implement our expansion plans.
“Enhancing our production capabilities to enable us to produce a higher definition of print quality will help us gain an advantage in a competitive industry. With opportunities identified in frozen foods, snacks and baked products, we are working hard to maximise our sales potential and achieve our export ambitions.”
Invest NI's director of food John Hood added: “This important investment has enhanced Boran-Mopack’s production capabilities and positioned the business to reduce its lead times and secure sales in new markets and sectors.
“Invest NI’s support is underpinning the growth of this business. The ten new production jobs created in Strabane as a result of the investment is welcome news for the town, and a positive boost for the food and drink manufacturing industry.”
