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Leading roof window manufacturer Keylite has opened a new distribution hub in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, to drive growth across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Helping to fulfil increased orders and support the needs of builders and merchants, the new site has enabled the company to meet rising demand for its roof windows and loft ladders while driving sustained growth across the region. Robert Lee, Regional Sales Director at Keylite, said, “Ensuring our customers have seamless access to our products is a top priority. With ample stock at our dedicated Cookstown distribution hub, we are well-equipped to meet the needs of builders and merchants across NI and ROI. “In response to growing sales and demand, we have invested heavily in the Irish market to guarantee stock availability and swifter delivery times. We have also expanded our team with two new area sales managers over the past 12 months. Supported by our experienced technical team, they have been actively engaging with merchants and builders across Ireland.” www.keyliteroofwindows.com KEYLITE OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION HUB TO FULFIL INCREASED ORDERS
L-R: Chris Stinson, Colm McVeigh and Seamus Donaghy have been appointed as directors at GEDA.
GEDA ANNOUNCES THREE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS FOR LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES
Co Tyrone-based construction and civil engineering company GEDA has announced three new director appointments. Civil Engineering Director Seamus Donaghy has over 25 years of experience in the water industry, including 19 years with GEDA, bringing extensive commercial expertise and an unwavering commitment to delivery for clients to his new role. Construction Director (GB) Colm McVeigh offers over 24 years of construction experience, including 15 years dedicated to GEDA’s expansion in GB. He will be focused on its sustained growth and continued success in the region.
SHEQ Director Chris Stinson joined GEDA 22 years ago as a student. Consistently passionate about safety, sustainability and quality throughout his career, he will be committed to maximising and retaining GEDA’s high standards. The new directors join an established board led by Managing Director Aaron Hughes, and fellow Directors Damian Murray, Tania McCartan and Stuart McFeely. Changes to the board also include the retirement of Civil Engineering Director John Coalter, who has been instrumental in shaping
GEDA’s success. www.geda.co.uk
Keylite’s new distribution hub in Cookstown, Co Tyrone.
NORTHERN IRELAND’S CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT SURGES BY 10.5%
Northern Ireland enters 2025 with optimism and momentum, underpinned by political stability, long-term government strategies and a steadier economic environment, according to global infrastructure leader AECOM. The AECOM Annual Review 2025 reveals a 10.5% annual rise in construction output from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024, driven by a 6.3% increase in new work and 17.7% surge in repair and maintenance year on year. Tender price inflation stabilised at 1.8% in 2024, following two years of unusually high rates, with a predicted rise to 2.5% in 2025.
Dampening the good news was the housing construction sector’s 5% decline in 2024, attributed to ageing drainage and wastewater infrastructure. AECOM calls for targeted investment in these systems to unlock significant market potential. Further progress was noted across several other sectors. In healthcare, work is set to begin this year on the new Children’s Hospital in Belfast. In education, significant investment is anticipated this year, with tenders for multiple new schools expected, paving the way for sectoral growth over the next decade. www.aecom.com
Jody Wilkinson, AECOM NI Director.
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