Antrim manufacturing company JANS Group has bought a majority stake in a Dungannon-based engineering firm for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition of BlueMac, which designs and manufactures material processing systems and waste recycling facilities, marks the latest expansion for the group which has grown significantly since being founded in 2019.
It was borne out of a composites business bought from Ballymena business Wright Group by Jans Group chief executive officer Ronan Hamill. The business now operates a number of companies across County Antrim encompassing electric and commercial vehicles, campervans, modular builds and composite manufacturing.
Michael Rea is the former General Manager of BlueMAC and is now the chief operating officer of JANS Group, said the purchase will help the combined company break into new markets.
“The acquisition supports the development of our sales presence in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, and across the world, especially in Australia. It also allows us to export into new international markets and to continue to build our green agenda in line with our waste to energy plans and in conjunction with the other businesses in the Group.
JANS Group employs around 200 people at its Caulside Drive site in Antrim and announced a £50 million growth plan in 2021.
Ronan Hamill, CEO of the JANS Group, said the company’s mission is to deliver “outstanding products and projects within their chosen sectors.
“We have been true to our initial vision and values and believe that today's announcement is another step forward on our journey to accomplish great things in a number of sectors across Northern Ireland and beyond.
"I am privileged to have a great senior management team across the Group and its companies. The resilience shown over these past number of years is nothing short of remarkable and I'm now looking forward to working across the waste management and resource sector, with BlueMAC, delivering waste and resource infrastructure solutions in a world where innovation and technology is key."
