Global Expansion For County Tyrone Firm

Dungannon-based materials handling company EDGE Innovate is to create 84 jobs as part of a £3.4million expansion that will see the firm expand its operations over the next five years.

EDGE Innovate is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of a range of equipment used in the recycling, materials handling and quarrying industries. Its innovative machinery is designed for easy global transportation and is sold via a distribution network to customers throughout the world.

Announcing the investment during a visit to the company, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: “EDGE Innovate is a recently established company with plans to roll out an extensive expansion strategy over the next five years.“

The firm’s focus on export marketing and new product development will help to enhance its position within the global marketplace and achieve the sizable export sales it has forecast over the next six months.“

EDGE Innovate operates within an important industry for Northern Ireland and its investment not only adds to County Tyrone’s international standing in the materials handling sector but will provide skilled jobs across a range of positions in this rural area.”

Darragh Cullen, Managing Director of EDGE Innovate, added: “We have experienced encouraging sales in our first months of trading and aim to take advantage of the strong demand for our machinery across a range of export markets.”