Casc, a manufacturing firm based in Lisburn, is investing £1.7 million in its operations, which will result in the creation of 26 new employment as well as skill development programmes for its existing workforce.
Casc provides renewable energy project management and skilled labour services. It also fabricates metal for the engineering, construction, and utility industries.
Machine operators, site technicians, project managers, and electricians will be needed, as well as support employees in finance, design, and logistics.
Casc’s investment and expansion plans are being supported by Invest NI.
To reflect the significance of low-carbon and renewable energy, Grainne McVeigh, director of advanced manufacturing and engineering at Invest NI, says that a focus on diversifying skillsets across the engineering and construction industries is required.
She added that Invest NI has worked with Casc to help it develop “an innovative approach to the energy sector so that it can secure new business globally”.
“The investment is an important part of its overall business strategy, and we are pleased to support the next stage of its growth. By expanding and upskilling the team, it is investing in its people and in the future of the company.”
Karl Crockard, managing director of Casc, said the business has recently invested in new machinery to enhance its manufacturing capability and increase efficiencies.
“With this in place, we’ve been able to develop a strong pipeline of projects specifically in the renewable offshore wind sector, but did not have the capacity to deliver these,” he added.
“We reached out to Invest Northern Ireland to see how it could support us to scale our business and maximise the benefits of our new machinery. By investing specifically in our people, through training and job creation, we will be able to increase our long-term growth in the offshore wind sector.
“This will ensure we have a team of highly skilled professionals who will enable us to remain competitive in global markets through sales wins and effective machine operation, providing quality products consistently. This will be key to completing these sales and unlocking our future international growth.”