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Jessie

Thursday, 14 April 2022 07:26

The firm is opening a new manufacturing facility.

150 new jobs have been announced for Longford, as construction company Framespace sets to expand.

The firm is opening a new manufacturing facility as part of an €8 million investment.

Framespace is currently hiring for design and engineering roles, along with general operative and semi-skilled positions.

The CEO of the company Declan Murtagh says this is great news for the county:

Framespace already employs 100 people, and aims to reach 250 staff members over the next two years.

Declan says their expansion will also have a positive impact on the housing crisis:

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