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KES Group Expands Operations with Phase 3 Opening, Creating 40 New Electrical Engineering Jobs

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Northern Ireland's KES Group has marked a significant milestone with the opening of its Phase 3 expansion at Strabane Business Park, further increasing its advanced manufacturing capacity and creating 40 high-skilled electrical engineering jobs. This expansion is a testament to the company's growth and transformation, driven by its strategic partnership with Invest NI. The company's innovative approach to manufacturing, which includes introducing world-leading automated technology and investing in upstream integration, will enable it to control every stage of the production cycle and enhance its competitive advantage. As KES Group continues to expand, it is poised to capitalize on growing demand from the data centre market, driven by AI, cloud services, and digital transformation.

Key Takeaways:

  • KES Group has officially opened its Phase 3 expansion at Strabane Business Park, increasing its advanced manufacturing capacity and creating 40 new electrical engineering jobs.
  • The company has introduced world-leading automated technology to manufacture electrical switchgear products and invested significantly in upstream integration, embedding vertical manufacturing processes.
  • KES' investment will contribute to the company's ambitious export sales growth plans, with its move into the data centre market opening up additional opportunities in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.
  • The 40 new jobs have average salaries of over £48,000, adding almost £2m in annual salaries to the North West economy.
  • Invest NI has supported KES Group with over £1m to develop its facility, create new jobs, improve productivity, and build supply chain resilience.
  • Phase 4, the final phase of the company's expansion, is due to be completed in 2027, creating manufacturing facilities to service the increasing demand from the data centre market.
  • Once complete, the company will have a 13-acre manufacturing footprint on the site and will occupy almost 60% of Strabane Business Park.

Statistics:

  • 40 new electrical engineering jobs created, with average salaries of over £48,000.
  • KES Group's investment contributing to its ambitious export sales growth plans, targeting additional opportunities in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.
  • Over £1m in support from Invest NI to develop KES Group's facility, create new jobs, improve productivity, and build supply chain resilience.
  • Phase 4 of the expansion, due to be completed in 2027, expected to create manufacturing facilities to service growing demand from the data centre market.
  • Projected annual salaries from the 40 new jobs: almost £2m.

Sources:

  • KES Group
  • Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI)
  • The Newsletter (https://www.newsletter.co.uk/business/unveiling-the-design-of-the-stalls-formerly-screen-2-for-the-first-time-the-beloved-east-belfast-venue-has-released-a-new-cgi-image-showcasing-the-enhanced-space-5385774)

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