The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland; Newry, Mourne and Down
Location of affected unit(s)
Newry
Sector
Information / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
106 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
25 October 2010
Employment effect (start)
25 October 2010
Foreseen end date
31 December 2012
Description
Market Resource Partners (MRP), a US based IT firm, is to create 106 new jobs in Newry. The jobs will be created over the next 3 years and will be based in the Quays complex in the city. The jobs are supported by the industrial support agency, Invest NI, which is giving the firm almost £850,000. The company cited the educated workforce and access to the EU as critical reasons for the decision to locate in Newry, as well as the support from Invest Northern Ireland.
Sources
25 October 2010: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Market Resource Partners, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 71106, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/71106.
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