Belfast-based manufacturer of strength and conditioning equipment BLK BOX is creating 16 new jobs and investing almost £2million in expanding its capabilities to meet growing demand for its products and services.
Founded eight years ago by entrepreneur Greg Bradley, BLK BOX is headquartered in Titanic Quarter where it currently employs over 60 people in a manufacturing, distribution, and office facility.
The investment, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, will see the company install new laser cutting equipment and a state-of-the-art paint line.
The new jobs, which will bring the company’s headcount to over 75 people in Northern Ireland, will have average salaries of around £25,000. Roles being recruited for include Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Warehouse Operatives.
Greg said that the firm has experienced ongoing high demand from elite performance athletes and teams, as well as a significant increase in ecommerce sales for the home gym market.
He commented: “We work with elite athletes in many different sporting arenas, from Jonathan Rea to Irish Rugby, Premier League footballers, and sports teams internationally. This will continue to be a priority area for BLK BOX.”
He added: “We’re also seeing very strong demand for home gym equipment. We see significant opportunity to develop this side of the business further and grow our online sales. To facilitate this demand, we’re investing in our manufacturing process and infrastructure to maximise our production and distribution capabilities as we respond to changing consumer behaviours in the fitness industry.”
John Hood, Invest NI’s Multi Sector Director, said: “It’s investments such as these which are critical to Northern Ireland’s economic recovery. The new staff combined with our support for new equipment will help BLK BOX to capitalise on current and future opportunities, develop new products and ultimately increase exports.”
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