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Jobs Fund is window of opportunity for Decora Blinds
Lisburn based Decora Blind Systems started as a small family-owned business in 1979 and has grown into a dynamic, innovative enterprise currently employing 377 people.
Export support helps company make a splash in Germany
Portadown company F3 Engineering Ltd has developed a range of innovative temperature controlled baths for the sports sector, which it is marketing under its F3 HydroPool brand.
R&D support helps Banbridge company develop lucky horseshoe
Brian Livingstone founded Graf Enterprises last year to develop unique covers that protect the studded shoes of horses in transit before taking part in show jumping and eventing.
Jobs Fund helps Ballygawley businesses expand
Benedict O Hanlon runs three thriving businesses in Ballygawley: Todds Leap activity centre, a pallet manufacture business and a vehicle modification business.
Aero-Heli given a lift in export markets
Aero-Heli in Mid Ulster is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to land new business in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for its expert rental and maintenance services for small helicopters.
New contracts put faster growth on Bite Group’s menu
A major contract in foodservice won by the Bite Group in Enniskillen has strengthened the company’s position as the market leader in premium quality snack foods in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Smiths Engineering Works Gears Up for Exports
Smiths Engineering Works (NI) Ltd in Ballymena is a family firm established fifty years ago by John Smith. It offers engine remanufacturing, specialist engineering and contract maintenance services from its premises at Pennybridge Industrial Estate.
Cool idea from Glastry Farm for faster growth
Glastry Farm Ice-Cream in Kircubbin, Co Down turned to Invest Northern Ireland for help in developing an innovative product for a new business opportunity.
Anaconda shows it can handle business everywhere
Anaconda Equipment International at Cookstown in Co Tyrone has seen its export business and range of machinery grow significantly as a result of its focus on international markets.
Going Dutch profitable way for Kilkeel’s Henning Brothers
When business from the Republic of Ireland took a downturn, Kilkeel-based Henning Brothers turned to Invest Northern Ireland for help to find replacement business. It has now developed a new market for frozen crab products in the Netherlands.
In Pictures: Boosting business in Northern Ireland
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Spending habits picked up early
Most children's money habits have been formed by the time they reach the age of seven, research from a Government-backed body has found.
Skoda's superb, say car owners
The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey. And another Skoda model – the Yeti – was second on the list compiled from owners' views by What Car? and JD Power and Associates. Third was the Jaguar XF, with equal fourth place occupied by the Citroen DS3 and the Lexus RX .
Halfords 'uphill slog to recovery'
Halfords has warned of a long uphill slog to recovery as profits tumbled by 22% and its dividend was slashed by a third to pay for a £100m revamp. New chief executive Matt Davies pledged to refresh tired-looking stores and improve customer service over the next three years but warned that earnings were unlikely to recover until 2016.
New chamber of trade president
Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce has welcomed Paul McMahon as its newly elected president.
Services industry gives vital boost to economy
The UK's return to growth has been underlined as revised figures confirmed the dominant services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3% in the first three months of the year.
Every little helps – at least for BT's chief
TWO of the FTSE's biggest bosses have banked rather different pay packets, it has been revealed.