Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry recently visited the Denroy Group in Bangor.

The visit follows the announcement at the Farnborough Airshow that the Bangor-based plastics moulding manufacturer has secured a multi-million pound five-year contract with Texas based Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division for use on the Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets.

The Minister said: “The global aerospace industry as a whole is continuing to experience significant growth and as a supplier to many of the most important aircraft programmes, the Northern Ireland aerospace sector is contributing to this.

“Denroy Plastics has established itself as an enterprising and progressive company that is regarded as a world leader in its field. Over its 40 year history, the company has built up extensive knowledge in plastic moulding and has demonstrated its commitment to market-led innovation. This contract gives Denroy a platform in the world market and will position the company to benefit from future supply chain opportunities.

“I welcome the opportunity to discuss with John Rainey MBE the specific skills needs of his company, Denroy, and the wider skills needs of the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. It is important that Government and employers work together to ensure that NI has the right skills to compete in a competitive global economy.”

Denroy Group Chairman, John Rainey MBE, said: “Denroy management and staff were delighted to welcome the Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry to our factory and to hear how committed he is on the issue of providing the local workforce with the skills and drive needed to help support companies like ours. With the world economy slowly beginning to emerge from the tough years since 2008, it’s essential that we are able to access skilled and committed staff, and we were impressed with the Minister’s grasp of the issues and his willingness to listen to our experiences. All in all, a very useful visit.”

Pictured:  Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry recently visited the Denroy Group in Bangor where he received a tour of the site and met with Denroy Group Chairman, John Rainey MBE. Pictured left to right are: Denroy Group Chairman, John Rainey MBE, Minister Farry and Tom Marley, Denroy Group employee.