'A landmark moment and the culmination of four years of planning and preparation': Family-run Northern Ireland food distribution company breaks ground on £15m expansion creating 40 jobs
PRM Group has started work on a new purpose-built warehouse that will create 40 jobs and significantly increase its distribution capacity by 100,000 square feet
Construction work has officially commenced on a major £15 million expansion project by Lisburn-based PRM Group, one of Ireland's leading chilled and frozen food sales, distribution and logistics businesses.
The family-owned company, which supplies household brands including Muller, Ferrero, Fage, Nomadic, Biotiful and GU to retailers across the island of Ireland and Great Britain, has broken ground on a new purpose-built facility at Moira Road in Lisburn.
The investment will create 40 new jobs in the first phase of operation, with further recruitment expected as the site moves towards full capacity. The project is also set to generate significant employment opportunities for the local construction sector throughout the build programme.
The new facility will sit alongside PRM Group’s existing headquarters and forms a key part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, aimed at meeting rising demand from customers and supplier partners across Ireland, Great Britain and wider European markets.
Once completed, the development will deliver more than 100,000 square feet of additional warehousing space, triple the number of loading bays, and significantly increase pallet storage capacity. The expansion is designed to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience, and support continued growth across the business.
In addition to its logistics capability, the facility will include modern office accommodation, dedicated areas for innovation and product development, and sustainability-focused infrastructure. This will incorporate energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible design principles as PRM Group continues to invest in reducing its environmental impact.
Founded in 1988 by Philip and Lynne Morrow, PRM Group has grown into one of the most significant players in the chilled and frozen food sector in Ireland. The company now delivers more than 300,000 cases of product each week and works with major retail partners including Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Musgrave and Marks & Spencer.
Speaking as construction got underway, PRM Group chief executive and founder Philip Morrow described the project as a major milestone for the business.
Philip said: "Breaking ground on this development is a landmark moment for PRM and the culmination of four years of planning and preparation. This £15 million investment shows our confidence in the future of the business and our commitment to supporting our customers, supplier partners and employees.
"The new facility will significantly increase our capacity, improve efficiencies across the business and create new employment opportunities. It will also help future-proof our operations as we continue to grow across our serving markets.”
The development will complement PRM Group’s existing operations in Lisburn, Dublin, Dromore and Londonderry, and is expected to be delivered in phases over the coming years.
The expansion follows a sustained period of growth for the business and further strengthens PRM Group’s position as a key logistics partner for chilled and frozen food brands seeking access to the all-island market.
The first phase of the new facility is scheduled to become operational towards the end of 2027, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term expansion plans.