Leetha Industries has announced it is to establish a manufacturing and supply operation called Red Seal Cups Limited in Longford. The new facility will create over 100 jobs over three years.
The Indian based manufacturers of packaging material for the medical, food service and disposable packaging sectors, is partnering with Food Containers Manufacturing UK Ltd. to establish Red Seal Cups Ltd. which will produce Leetha’s patented range of heat resistant packaging solutions for the UK and European marketplace.
Confidence In Ireland
Welcoming the announcement, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys T.D., said, “I am delighted that Red Seal Cups have decided to establish a new manufacturing plant in Longford, this will result in the creation of more than 100 jobs over the next three years. This is a great vote of confidence in what Ireland has to offer, especially in a regional location. I wish the company every success.”
New employment opportunities range from senior Management to packers and warehouse staff.
The company’s CEO Bob Mann added, “Red Seal wish to thank The IDA and in particular Joe Collum for all their initial guidance and support in helping us to make this major investment in the Midlands and we look forward to commencing recruitment at the earliest opportunity.”
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