Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ambition Magazine

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Bruce Engineering Eyes European Expansion Supported By Danske Bank

turnover, refurbish our offices and expand our presence across Europe. We have also been able to continue to strengthen Bruce Engineering’s presence in our home market of the UK and Ireland, where longstanding relationships remain a cornerstone of our ongoing success. “The support we have received since moving to Danske Bank in 2023 has been invaluable to the business. We have had consistent support and engagement throughout our banking relationship and all the team are responsive, professional and helpful.” Jayne Beacom, senior business manager at Danske Bank, added: “We’re pleased to be supporting Bruce Engineering to grow as a business, expanding into new geographies whilst strengthening its presence in the UK and Ireland. It’s an exciting time for the business and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow.” [L-R] Oonagh Murtagh, Head of South Business Centre at Danske Bank; Lorraine Bruce, Financial Director at Bruce Engineering; Reuben Bruce, Director at Bruce Engineering; and Jayne Beacom, Senior Business Manager at Danske Bank.

C ookstown-based mechanical engineering firm Bruce Engineering has purchased new machinery and is set to begin exporting to new markets across Europe, including Scandinavia, after securing £800,000 in funding support from Danske Bank. Founded by James Bruce in 1958, Bruce Engineering has remained a family owned and operated business for three generations. Managed today by Reuben and Lorraine Bruce, the business supplies a variety of different industries, including quarrying, recycling and materials processing industries. The business specialises in the manufacturing and installation of modular aggregate washing plants and provides solutions to the unique washing requirements of its customers. Backed by funding support from

Danske Bank, Bruce Engineering has purchased new, high-tech machinery, allowing it to perform large-scale plant manufacture and installations in the UK, which will further expand its offerings into new markets. In addition, the financial support has enabled the manufacturer to refurbish its offices in Cookstown in November of 2024, creating an in-house environment which allows for larger contracts to be fulfilled. Furthermore, the business has invested in the growth of its team, employing two additional members of staff, including a design engineer. Bruce Engineering currently has a dedicated team of 30 staff with experience in the manufacturing and installation of modular aggregate washing plants. Lorraine Bruce, financial director at Bruce Engineering, commented: “The funding has allowed us to grow our

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