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Belleek Pottery
Belleek Pottery, one of Fermanagh’s best known and loved brands, has been in business since 1857 and today is a major employer in the county. Established and based in Belleek, the company also owns Galway Irish Crystal and Aynsley China. In 2003, Belleek broadened its range by establishing a new brand called “Belleek Living.” This fresh contemporary gift and casual dining collection seeks to give the modern Belleek customer a product that compliments their interior décor and lifestyles. Belleek continues to create products both decorative and useful for today’s generation.
Export for Belleek is substantial with approximately 60% of its business in the USA.The business believes that exports are vital to the ongoing success for the group as it’s a market that’s growing along with huge potential for further growth and expansion.
Webtec
Webtec, which is based in Enniskillen, is a privately owned business employing over 125 people. Formed in 1987, turnover has increased from £9 million 4 years ago to £17.5 million this year.
The company specialises in the production of reel fed wrap round labels for the European soft drinks industry and has an impressive list of international brands and supplies to all the major supermarkets. Webtech can design and manufacture several forms of labels and sleeves to meet changing market needs.
The business has grown substantially in recent years and as a result has invested £5 million into plant development in Enniskillen and purchased two companies in England: Primopost in Buxton and ASP Flexibles in Haydock.
The export market accounts for 30% of turnover but that will increase significantly with strategic plans for international growth.
Kettyle Irish Foods
Situated in the countryside of Fermanagh, Kettyle Irish Foods, specialises in superior meats including: Dry Aged Beef, Lough Erne Lamb, Fermanagh Free Range Chicken, Fermanagh Bacon and Rose Veal. During the past 5 years the name Kettyle has become synonymous with award-winning meat served at many fine dining establishments and supplied to a wide and varied customer-base throughout Ireland, UK, Europe and the UAE.
Kettyle’s growth has taken a huge surge in the past two years, originally exporting a small volume to Europe but since gaining ground in Belgium, Italy, Germany, Holland and UAE. With export business accounting for 75% of its turnover, the plan is to continue with its growth strategy through quality and innovation, with Russia next on the list.
Without doubt, the Kettyle name has become very much recognised as the Dry Aged company.
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