Dodds marks 10th anniversary of Beverage Engineering

Economy Minister Nigel Dodds today joined management and staff at Beveridge Engineering in Coleraine, to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary.

The company are specialists in the supply, fabrication and erection of structural steel and the provision of expert mechanical services.

Beveridge Engineering recently completed a £500,000 expansion programme geared to increase its business in Northern Ireland, Irish Republic and Great Britain. The company currently employs 27 people at its 26,000 sq ft factory in Invest NI’s Wattstown Industrial Estate and it also works with around 14, permanent subcontractors.

Congratulating the firm on the contribution they have made to the local economy, the Minister said: “This is an immensely successful and ambitious company which is achieving fast growth through a strategic focus on innovation, productivity and superb customer services.

“It has become an excellent role model of an entrepreneurial business that is succeeding through ongoing investment in technology and export marketing. The company has invested in training programmes that ensure its employees, mostly locally recruited, have the essential skills and capability for continued competitiveness in its target markets.

“This sharp focus on excellence has enabled the company to build a portfolio of high profile clients and to gain vast experience in projects as diverse as major shopping centres and extensive warehouse complexes.”

The minister concluded: “It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the team at Beveridge Engineering on their tremendous achievements. I am sure that other smaller companies in Coleraine and the wider North West will draw confidence and encouragement from Beveridge Engineering’s track record.”

Notes to Editors:

1. Beveridge Engineering was formed by Mr Robert Beveridge, the Managing Director, in June 1998 and is located in Coleraine.

2. Minister Dodds was welcomed to the company by Mr Beveridge and met other members of management and shop floor employees during a tour of the factory.

3. The company achieved the Investors in People award in 2001 in recognition of its commitment to the development of its employees and the ISO 9001-2000 quality standard last year. It has also been awarded Green Dragon environmental accreditation by Coleraine Borough Council.

4. In addition to the supply, fabrication and erection of structural steel, the company also provides a full mechanical engineering service including:

• Stainless steel, mild steel fabrication and installation
• Stainless steel and mild steel pipe-work installation
• General mechanical project and maintenance service for the production industry including, machine installation, hire of skilled personnel etc.

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