My first year at NAKEDPR

I joined NAKEDPR. in July 2023 as a Junior Account Executive, and it’s hard to fathom that a year has gone by in my ‘new’ role already! A little bit about me In 2020 I graduated from Ulster University with a degree in Politics BSc. I really enjoyed my degree and the variety of topics […]

The Gallaher Trust Commits £150,000 to NIACRO SkillSET Project 

The Gallaher Trust has committed £150,000 to the NIACRO SkillSET project. Pictured are, from left, Patrick Anderson, NIACRO Employability Programme Manager and James Perry, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust.

Project to Provide Employment Support to Over 110 People in Ballymena  THE Gallaher Trust, an independent charity based in Ballymena, has committed £150,000 to the NIACRO SkillSET project, which aims to provide employability support and training to 114 adults in the area.  Subject to a one-year pilot scheme, funding for the SkillSET project will be […]

Fraser Millar Launches NI’s Second Passivhaus Development Worth £30M

Belfast-based property developer, Fraser Millar has launched Beaufort Green, Northern Ireland’s second Passivhaus development worth £30m located on the Comber Road in Carryduff. Pictured are Fraser Millar’s Directors, from left, David Millar, John Carrigan and Charles Millar.

Pioneering Property Developer Breaks New Ground and Challenges Current Construction Principles  PIONEERS of Passivhaus design, a globally recognised construction method ensuring robust energy efficiency, Belfast-based property developer, Fraser Millar, has officially launched Northern Ireland’s second large scale residential Passivhaus Certified development worth £30m.  Located on the Comber Road in Carryduff, Beaufort Green is the latest […]

All Systems Go for Armoy Road Races 2024 

Pictured are: Trevor Kane, Bayview Hotel with road racers (LtoR) Dominic Herbertson, Jeremy McWilliams, Neil Kernohan and Ryan Whitehall.

Popular Event Officially Launched at Bayview Hotel  BOASTING world-class riders from all corners of the globe and thousands of fans each year, the Armoy Road Races is set to return to the County Antrim village this summer, running from 26th – 27th July.  Today (Wednesday), members of the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club (AMRRC) welcomed this year’s […]

Leading Accountancy Firm to Join Sumer Group

ASM Chartered Accountants’ Belfast Office Becomes Sumer Northern Ireland  The Belfast office of one of Northern Ireland’s largest accountancy firms, ASM Chartered Accountants, has announced that it is joining the prestigious Sumer Group at the end of this month, to become Sumer Northern Ireland.  Sumer is the UK’s leading mid-market accountancy practice delivering professional support […]

RiverRidge Encourages Companies to Support Sustainability in Waste

RiverRidge CEO, Brett Ross (pictured) is a keynote speaker at this year’s Northern Ireland Waste and Resource Management Conference.

Waste and resource management company outlines its ESG strategy as it returns as sponsor of NI Waste and Resource Management Conference  NORTHERN Ireland’s leading waste and resource management company, RiverRidge has announced its continued sponsorship of the upcoming Northern Ireland Waste and Resource Management Conference, as it calls upon all local companies to set ESG targets […]

The Gallaher Trust Commits to Project to Help Adults ‘Spring’ Into Dream Careers

The Gallaher Trust has committed to support the Springboard UK Destination Hospitality – Steps to Employment for Ballymena project. Pictured are, from left, Lauren McAteer, a Trustee at The Gallaher Trust and Caitriona Lennox, Northern Ireland Manager at Springboard UK.

Trust Commits Over £80,000 to Springboard UK Project in Ballymena SPRINGBOARD UK, a charity that aims to relieve poverty and unemployment by promoting careers within the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry, is the latest organisation to be named a delivery partner by The Gallaher Trust.  Entitled Destination Hospitality – Steps to Employment for Ballymena, Springboard […]

Hilton Car Sales Pledges Support for Armoy Road Races

Hilton Car Sales, Ballymena, is returning as a sponsor of the Armoy Road Races for the fifth year. Pictured are, from left, Neil Kernohan, motorcycle road racer, Andy Hilton, owner of Hilton Car Sales and William Munnis, Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club Chairman and Clerk of Course.

Hilton Car Sales Pledges Support for Armoy Road Races HILTON Car Sales, located in Ballymena and owned by Andy Hilton, is returning for the fifth consecutive year as a sponsor of the Armoy Road Races, which are taking place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27thJuly.  Specialising in the sale of quality new and used cars, Hilton […]

Donite Plastics Receives Certification for Environmental Performance

Alister Heatlie (pictured) has joined Saintfield-based thermoforming company, Donite Plastics, which has recently achieved the ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management Systems, becoming the first vacuum forming company in the UK and Ireland to hold both the ISO 14001 and AS9100 standards.

Company Achieves Internationally Recognised ISO 14001 Certification Whilst Expanding Team SAINTFIELD-based thermoforming company, Donite Plastics has been recognised for its environmental performance, having recently been awarded the ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management Systems, becoming the first vacuum forming company in the UK and Ireland to hold both the ISO 14001 and AS9100 standards.  Undertaking […]

THE EXACT GROUP INVESTS OVER £300K TO EXPAND CAPABILITIES

Precision engineering and specialised finishing company, The Exact Group has invested over £300k in its capabilities, including becoming a certified applicator of world-leading ceramic coating, Cerakote. Pictured (L-R) are Ronan Callan, Director of Operations, The Exact Group; Dr Vicky Kell, Director of Innovation, Research and Development at Invest Northern Ireland; Stephen Cromie, Managing Director, The Exact Group.

Newry-based company obtains certification as applicator of world-leading ceramic coating  PRECISION engineering and specialised finishing company, The Exact Group has joined an illustrious network of certified applicators of Cerakote, the highest performing world-leading ceramic coating, following a £300k investment, which will further elevate the company’s capabilities within sectors including aerospace, defence and medical.  The successful […]