UUP MLA welcomes Jobs Boost for FG Wilsons
Ulster Unionist DETI Spokesperson, and East Antrim MLA, Roy Beggs Jnr, has welcomed news that 150 new jobs being are to be created by engineering firm FG Wilson at its plants in Larne, Springvale and Monkstown.
Around £47 million is being invested to research and manufacture generators for parent company Caterpillar.
In a statement, Mr Beggs said: “I’m delighted that Caterpillar has decided to reinvest in FG Wilson - this news will be warmly welcomed by everyone in East Antrim.
“Not only is this a much needed boost for the local economy, but is also sends out a strong signal that manufacturing continues to have a strong role to play in Northern Ireland’s economic development.
“We have a long and proud history of innovation and productivity in the manufacturing field, and I am pleased to see this continue at FG Wilson.”