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PVC doors firm to create 225 jobs - graduate jobs

Mon 28th Feb 2011, 02:03PM   about graduate-women.com news.

Graduates looking for a manufacturing job will be interested to learn that a PVC doors and windows company is to create 225 jobs in Northern Ireland over the next three years.

The Camden Group, which is one of the biggest manufacturers of PVC doors and windows, is investing £16 million to expand its business.

Camden said it is developing new products and enhancing its capability.

Managing director Kieran Lavery said: "This investment is part of our strategy to double the level of sales outside Northern Ireland. The support offered from Invest NI will play a vital role in helping us to achieve this."

Invest NI has offered more than £1.6 million, part funded from Europe.

Mr Lavery added: "We have identified significant opportunities in the GB new build housing market, particularly in south east England. The benefits gained from this project will place us in a strong and competitive position to win new business."

A new window design will include recycled material.

Enterprise minister Arlene Foster said: "The project will create 225 new jobs generating wages and salaries in excess of £4 million annually, which is welcome news for the local community and wider economy."