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Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is creating 200 new full and part time jobs in Newtownabbey with the launch of a drink canning facility in the North Belfast settlement area.

The new plant, to cover more than 450,000 square feet, will be located at Global Point Business Park and will come at an investment of £150 million.

Around 160 of the new vacancies will be based at the new facility itself, whilst a further 30 or so jobs will be created in the supply chain.

AMP’s clients include Coca Cola and Diageo and the new facility has been partly funded with the help of Invest NI (Northern Ireland).

Commenting on the development, Stephen Ross, Newtownabbey’s Mayor, said: “This £150 million announcement represents the confidence investors have in the area. The economic importance of this development and the benefits it will bring not just to Antrim and Newtownabbey, but to the whole of Northern Ireland, cannot be overstated.”

“The Ardagh facility is part of a high-quality portfolio of manufacturing projects planned for Invest NI’s Global Point Business Park in Newtownabbey. With other major projects in the pipeline, such as the Belfast Region City Deal Queen’s University Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) and the Sensata Technology Centre, this highly desirable site is fast becoming a hub of manufacturing excellence.”

“Our reputation as the number one planning authority in Northern Ireland, coupled with our complete package of support for investors, gives us an edge when it comes to attracting major investments into the Borough,” added the Mayor.

AMP Europe’s Chief Executive Officer, David Spratt, also commented, saying: “We are delighted to be granted planning permission to deliver a new innovative manufacturing facility in Newtownabbey and progress closer to the creation of nearly 200 new jobs for the local employment market whilst also supporting circular economy growth.”

“We appreciate the excellent support from the council and the constructive engagement with the local community,” said the CEO.

You can learn more about jobs with the packaging firm by visiting the Ardagh Group careers website here.