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Plato Manufacturing Programme

Facilitated by PLATO Belfast, this one-year programme offers participating companies an opportunity to get specialist strategic guidance and advice from mentors currently working within world class manufacturing organisations. The aim is to improve their company’s turnover, sales and profitability.

Over 25 companies from the Belfast Metropolitan area are currently taking part in the programme which is being funded by Newtownabbey, Belfast, Carrickfergus, North Down, Castlereagh and Lisburn councils.

The programme helps local manufacturing companies improve their competitiveness, accelerate their efficiency and drive business growth within the sector.

This programme is now closed to applicants.

More information

For more information, please contact:

Shane Kelland
Economic Development Officer
Telephone: 028 9091 8771
Email: kellands@belfastcity.gov.uk