Downpatrick firm opens new factory in growth bid

Downpatrick-based CM Precision Components Ltd has opened opened a new 16,000 sq ft manufacturing facility as it aims to expand to meet growing demand from the automotive, materials handling and aerospace sectors.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Oct 2018, 16:41 BST
Updated 13th Oct 2018, 04:04 BST
Pictured at the opening of CM Precision Components new factory is managing director Kieran Cooper, left and director Sean McLaughlin with Bill Montgomery, centre, executive director with Invest NIPictured at the opening of CM Precision Components new factory is managing director Kieran Cooper, left and director Sean McLaughlin with Bill Montgomery, centre, executive director with Invest NI
Pictured at the opening of CM Precision Components new factory is managing director Kieran Cooper, left and director Sean McLaughlin with Bill Montgomery, centre, executive director with Invest NI

The advanced engineering firm is based at Invest Northern Ireland’s Killough Road Industrial Estate in the town, and has invested almost £1 million in the construction project, to expand its production capabilities and meet the growing demands of its customers.

“This is a milestone achievement for us and we are tremendously proud of our new premises,” said MD Kieran Cooper.

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“We aim to build on the momentum gained in our target markets in recent years and are committed to building on the existing strengths of the business to expand our customer base and achieve further success in export markets.”

Invest NI offered CM Precision over £240,000 of property assistance towards the construction of its new factory.

Welcoming the news, Bill Montgomery, director of advanced manufacturing and engineering at Invest NI said: “CM Precision’s new factory is an encouraging investment that will support the ongoing growth and development of the business in Downpatrick.

Invest NI support has helped CM Precision across a range of areas, including advice on implementing lean manufacturing principles and processes in the new premises to enhance its bottom line.

“This is an exciting new chapter for the company and we are pleased to help CM Precision locate its purpose-built premises at Killough Road Industrial Estate.”

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