Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ambition Magazine

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Musgrave NI celebrates new £4m Centra store in Portadown A brand new Centra convenience store and petrol forecourt has officially opened on Carn Road, Portadown marking an investment of £4 million. The store will be a welcome addition to the local community creating 50 new jobs. David Higgins, retail sales director at Musgrave Northern Ireland, said, “Musgrave has a long standing relationship with the Wilson family through SuperValu Portadown, and we’re excited to further develop our partnership with the opening of Wilson’s Centra Carn. “The new store will be an asset to the community, delivering convenience and great value across a wide variety of everyday products. The modern store is an excellent addition to our network and we wish the Wilson family the best of luck.”

focus on efficiency, have further strengthened the Group’s ability to scale and meet the evolving needs of critical infrastructure operators worldwide. The firm predicts continued growth in FY25, projecting revenues of around £100 million together with further improvements in profitability. Looking forward, the Group anticipates significant growth from the large scale rollout of its low and high voltage sensor technologies, together with its Sapient platform, across North America, UK, Europe and the Middle East. Commenting on the results, Camlin Group Chief Executive Peter Cunningham said: “FY2024 was a defining year for Camlin. Our growth has been built on strategic investment, continuous innovation, and a clear focus on delivering value to our customers. “But we are only getting started. With our recent expansion into the Middle East and Australia, along with upgraded facilities in Atlanta, Coventry, Lyon, and Belgrade, we’re building serious momentum. Our plans for the future are even more ambitious with further expansion planned for early 2026 in North America, UK, Europe and Middle East. No other company in our sector is as well set up to serve the evolving needs of network operators around the world. “For decades, as engineers, we’ve understood the complexity of the grid and now we’re playing a central role in helping utilities solve the challenges of capacity, resilience, and safety. We are uniquely positioned to deliver the technologies, expertise, and integrated solutions that utilities and rail need to transition to a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient future.”

Camlin Group Reports Strong FY2024 Results

Camlin Group announced its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2024, delivering another year of strong performance, with revenue growing by 14% year-on-year to £88.2 million. This continued growth reflects the Group’s successful international expansion and the increasing global demand for its technologies in both energy and rail sectors. Profitability improved significantly, driven by strong performance in UK, North America, Europe and its global rail business. During FY2024, Camlin continued to invest in its digital offering, core technologies, and global operational capacity. These investments alongside the implementation of lean practices and a strong

County Down-based AV specialist Fluid AV has announced a major investment as the company sets its sights on expanding services across the UK. A £300,000 investment has doubled the company’s workspace at Windmill Business Park, Saintfield, through the acquisition of a second office building and the addition of a new showroom. At the same time, Fluid AV has opened an Edinburgh office to service clients across Scotland and the North of England, already completing projects for notable organisations including Edinburgh Photographic Society and family support charity Fife Gingerbread. Fluid AV Invests £300,000 in expanded HQ and opening of Scottish office Designed to support grassroots sports clubs in regional and rural communities, the fund provides up to £1,000 per club to help improve facilities or obtain essential equipment and sports kits. The Play it Forward Fund aims to reach beyond sports, empowering children in local communities to prioritise movement, health and wellbeing and reduce screen time. Since launching in 2023, the Fibrus Play it Forward Fund has contributed £100,000 to sports clubs in both Northern Ireland and Cumbria, England, helping kids to switch off from their devices and get outside. In Northern Ireland, over £60,000 has been allocated to 63 local clubs. Fibrus Broadband launches £50k fund for sports clubs Northern Ireland broadband provider, Fibrus, has launched its Play it Forward Fund for the third year running, with £50k available to local sports clubs across Northern Ireland and Cumbria.

Fluid AV also holds the distinction of being the only company in Northern Ireland accepted into the PSNI Global Alliance partner network, a prestigious certification recognising the best AV/UCC providers in each market. “Our growth has been rapid, but it’s been driven by the right things: long-term customer relationships, technical integrity, and a culture of listening and solving,” said Managing Director Stephen Mayne. “This past year has been transformational, not just in terms of size, but in how we operate, innovate, and look to the future.”

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