BALLYMENA firm Warwick Engineering is creating 10 new jobs in a bid to grow its customer base in Britain and the Republic.
The company supplies and installs structural steel, composite and architectural cladding systems as well as bespoke metalwork packages.
It expansion - which also included the purchase of new machinery - has already resulted in a £1.7 million contract win in London.
Company director Cecil Warwick said the investment, "marks a significant development for the business as we look to build on last year’s sales".
"Enhancing our workforce, particularly by recruiting a senior contracts manager, a draughtsman and a quantity surveyor, will bring important new skillsets to the business and allow us to pursue exciting new opportunities," he said.
Invest NI has offered Warwick Engineering £70,000 to support the recruitment of the jobs, six of which are already in place.
Mr Warwick added: “Invest NI support is helping us rebuild our customer base following challenges in the construction sector and position Warwick Engineering competitively to offer both structural and architectural steel solutions to contractors across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
“The steelwork and metalwork package we are delivering for the Valentines House project in London is a valuable win that will support our growth objectives.”
Invest NI's director of advanced engineering Damian McAuley described the company as "a valued family business in Ballymena and this expansion is positive news for the Mid and East Antrim Council area".
"The ten new jobs will generate £262,000 annually in additional salaries to the local economy," he added.
“Investing in additional resources and equipment will strengthen Warwick’s capabilities and support the continued growth of the business in its target markets.”
