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Newry testing company nurture young talent
N ewry-based testing
company, Resonate Testing Ltd, has invested in future
development by offering a number of intern and graduate opportunities. The company specialises in high quality fire and flammability, vibration and shock, environmental and climatic testing and certification services. Tom Mallon, Managing Director said, “Sometimes the practical experience can make the difference in a good and a great engineer. We have had some fantastic talent come through our doors who we are sure will go on to carve successful careers.” Newry student, Méabh McMahon, who is studying Aero-Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, was one such student who recently completed a placement with Resonate Testing Ltd. Speaking about her experience, Méabh said, “My time at Resonate Testing Ltd gave me the opportunity to put the theoretical experience that I learnt at University into practice and apply it to real world test items.” For more information, visit the website www.resonatetesting.com or call +44 (0)28 9073 6390.
Julie and Davy Gray, co-founders of Gray’s Clip with Claudine Owens (centre), HBAN co-ordinator in Northern Ireland.
ViperClip inventors secure£350K investment
G ray’s Clip, the local start-up closed a £350,000 funding round with local business angels to bring its innovative new insulated cable ViperClip to market. Run by Lisburn-based co- founders, Davy and Julie Gray, Gray’s Clip secured £250,000 of investment from a group of nine private investors through the Halo Business Angel Network and a further £100,000 from Co-Fund NI, part of Invest Northern Ireland’s Access to which recently appeared on TV’s Dragons’ Den has successfully
Finance portfolio. Julie said: “The exposure we received from Dragons’ Den led to so much interest in ViperClip and we have some amazing opportunities on the table. While we are very grateful for the offers made by the Dragons, especially Deborah, having this group of accessible local investors on board will be so valuable in our next phase. They have a wealth of experience and will be an amazing resource to tap into.” More information about ViperClip can be found at www.viper-clip.com
Good Counsel GAA Club. Photo: Mercury
Mercury gives pro-bono advice for GoodCounsel GAA&CamogieClub
M ercury’s New Children’s Hospital (NCH) project team members recently undertook a pro-bono Periodic Inspection Report for an electrical installation at Good Counsel GAA club. Project team members also conducted several site visits of the clubhouse to survey and best advise the members of the Good Counsel, Chairman and Executive Committee Board on how to receive the most out of their current refurbishment of their clubhouse at Davitt Rd, Dublin, near
the NCH site. Tommie Martin, Chairman of GAA & Camogie Club said, “I really appreciate the time and effort given so generously by the Mercury NCH team to our refurbishment project. Their expertise and attention to detail will make a lasting contribution to the club and our players who use the indoor sports facilities”. To contact Mercury, call: +353 (0)1 216 3000; email: info@mercuryeng.com or visit: www.mercuryeng.com
Resonate Testing Ltd’s Managing Director, Tom Mallon with Méabh McMahon who recently completed an internship with the company.
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