Andrews Ingredients has the 70 year recipe for success

The investment, part of the company’s growth strategy, will focus on developing business in the Irish market as well as sustaining business in Northern Ireland.

Since the company moved to the Ferguson Drive site in 2011 it has grown its overall business by 33% across the Island of Ireland.

Specialising in providing the baking industry with innovative, top quality ingredients Andrew Ingredients are gearing the business up to continue their growth in 2015 with extended warehouse facilities and a new test bakery.

The warehouse will include four new loading bays and a refrigeration unit, whilst the test bakery will enhance the company’s ability to support customers with product development, test products and provide suppliers the opportunity to showcase their new products.

Both projects plan to be completed and operational by June 2015.

Tim Andrew, from Andrew Ingredients, explained: “We are delighted to announce details of our investment plans for 2015.

“The new facilities at our Lisburn site will not only equip us with the ability to continue to deliver excellence to the baking industry across the Island of Ireland but help mark our milestone of 70 years in business.

“This is great news not just for Andrew Ingredients but for our suppliers, customers and the City of Lisburn.”

The Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor Andrew Ewing, added: “On behalf of Lisburn City Council I would like to congratulate Andrew Ingredients on their investment announcement as well as their forthcoming 70th Anniversary next June.

“It is excellent news for the local economy that this family run company has continued to grow and prosper over the years and is positively planning for its future.

“It is a great accomplishment and a beacon of business development for the City of Lisburn.

“We wish them well and look forward to celebrating the new facilities and anniversary with them in 2015.”

For further information on Andrew Ingredients visit www.andrewingredients.co.uk.