Jobs boost for Ballynahinch firm

Jobs boost for Ballynahinch firm

BALLYNAHINCH is in line for an important jobs boost.

Datum Tool Design is creating 13 new skilled engineering jobs as part of its growth plans targeting global aerospace opportunities.

The Ballynahinch firm, which is a highly specialist niche designer of composite tooling primarily for the global aerospace and automotive sectors, recently secured a new customer in China and signed an initial order for over one million dollars with the X'ian Aircraft Corporation which is in the development phase of the new MA-700 aircraft.

News of the jobs boost has been welcomed by Stormont Economy Minister, Simon Hamilton. He said Datum Tool Design is a well-established and unique design and manufacturing business with a true global competitive advantage in its target markets. 

“This exciting development will enable Datum to offer manufacturing support as well as design solutions to its customer base and take advantage of emerging opportunities, particularly in China,” he said.

“The investment will create 13 skilled engineering roles over the next three years which will generate £358,500 in annual salaries into the local economy. By implementing this expansion, Datum will strengthen its global competitive position and enhance, not only the skills and capabilities of the business, but also those of the wider Northern Ireland Aerospace sector.”