Following the recent Investment Showcase event in London, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick was delighted to support the latest investment and expansion announcement by the JAQ Group. The E-commerce fragrance firm has expanded its operational facilities in Randalstown, Antrim to respond to the increase in demand of the Thomson Carter brand into the US and beyond. With currently more 230 employees, the expansion at the Craigstown facility will create 60 jobs, scaling to 160 within 24 months on this site.
Speaking at a visit to the site, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick said: “The JAQ Group’s investment in its new modern manufacturing facilities demonstrates the strength and ambition of this local company as it further grows its product ranges.
“This expansion not only secures additional jobs for the local workforce but also enhances the area’s capacity for economic growth and innovation. It was great to see first-hand how the range of fragrances and products are developed and produced right here in Randalstown before being shipped around the world.
“Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to supporting companies within our local area to ensure they operate in a prosperous and attractive business environment. We wish the team at The JAQ Group every success as they continue to develop their operations.”
Commenting on the recent expansion, Connor Martin, The JAQ Group founder and chief executive said: “We were delighted to host Mayor Kirkpatrick and show her our newly expanded facilities and demonstrate how we produce our new luxury body washes and fragrances for the Thomson Carter brand. These products mark JAQ’s evolution from a pure fragrance seller into a broader personal care provider, offering our customers a complete aromatic experience.
“All of our products are proudly made at our facility. By leveraging our in-house lab and perfumery experts, we ensure these new offerings meet the high-quality standards that our customers expect from JAQ.
“As a local company, the additional space we now have at our premises ties in with the Council’s delivering for business plans, namely increasing operational capacity, safeguarding existing jobs, and creating new employment opportunities for the local community.”
The continued expansion of the JAQ Group has been supported by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. You can read more about their recent announcement here.
