UPU’s role in global food chain creates new job opportunities

Dromore-based crop conservation specialist, UPU Industries, has continued to play its key role in the global food chain, resulting in increased output and expansion of its workforce.
By Claire Cartmill
Published 11th Mar 2021, 17:00 BST
Gary Millar, Sales Director, UPU Industries, Dromore which is looking for 10 new production operatives for its site in Co DownGary Millar, Sales Director, UPU Industries, Dromore which is looking for 10 new production operatives for its site in Co Down
Gary Millar, Sales Director, UPU Industries, Dromore which is looking for 10 new production operatives for its site in Co Down

The company, which manufactures and exports crop containment, binding and protection products for the agri-food sector, has extended its global reach over the last 12 months, resulting in the recruitment of 10 new production operatives.

Several new contract wins has accelerated UPU’s growth plans, resulting in the need to supplement its production and packaging teams at its Dromore site, where they currently employ a workforce of 55. UPU also operates a production facility in Kansas to service its customer base across the USA’s agri-heartland including states such as Illinois, Nebraska, Indiana and Iowa.

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Gary Millar, Sales Director of UPU Industries said: “Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the spotlight has fallen on the food chain, and the need to sustain production levels across the agri-food sector. By ensuring the consistency and quality of our crop conservation ranges, UPU is playing its part in this critically important process. This is further reflected in our manufacturing site where we now need to expand our team.

“In the current uncertain climate, when skilled people in sectors such as hospitality are facing business uncertainty and job losses, UPU presents a great opportunity to join an innovative, forward-thinking company which has ambitious growth plans.”

Further information on the new roles is available on www.upuindustries.com.

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