Apeer has crowned a visit by its local Mayor by announcing a further £500,000 investment in machinery for 2021.
Among the machines now set to be installed in the newly expanded plant are a 5-axis CNC router, a second 4-head seamless welder, a 4-axis CNC machining centre and a ceramic roller robotic cleaner, as well as a 4-head plasma treatment machine.
Cllr Peter Johnston, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, requested the visit to see first hand what is now one of the largest manufacturing businesses in the area. He met with Apeer’s senior management team, including, pictured left, MD Asa McGillian and fellow director Austin McGillian, to get an overview of the business and how it has grown in the past five years.
Following two factory expansions – most recently, the completion of an additional 20,000ft2 extension – to house multiple plant and machine investments over the past four years, the business has also recently increased its workforce with the creation of 45 new jobs.
“The past year has been a time of great challenges for our industry but also great opportunity for us, which we have been quick to capitalise on,” said Production Director Chris Wilson.
“Since re-opening our doors safely after lockdown, we’ve seen unprecedented demand for our composite doors and Lumi windows as people who have spent so much time at home now look to upgrade their homes with the best in craftsmanship and built-to-last quality.
“This latest round of investment in new machinery will enable us to continue to increase workflow, efficiencies and overall productivity to help feed this demand. This, along with our ongoing investment in digital marketing to further build our Apeer and Lumi brands, will help ensure we stay at the top of our game. Our aim is to continue to be the first port of call for customers who want unrivalled quality windows and doors.”
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