CBI NI responds to Bombardier Belfast purchase

Friday 01 Nov 2019 @ 14:05
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The CBI has commented on the news that Bombardier has entered into a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems for the purchase of its Belfast operations.

CBI Northern Ireland Director, Angela McGowan, said:

“As Belfast’s largest manufacturing company and world-class aerospace operation, this announcement will be positive news for its workforce and local communities.

“Spirit’s commitment to growing Bombardier’s Belfast-based business over the long-term and supporting the Northern Irish economy is warmly welcome. The CBI looks forward to seeing Spirit AeroSystems build on the success of the Belfast site.”

Original article link: https://www.cbi.org.uk/media-centre/articles/cbi-ni-responds-to-bombardier-belfast-purchase/

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