A family-owned Derry company has been commended by the North’s Employment Minister for investing in its future to sustain employment.
Simon Hunter (left), Hunter Apparel Solutions managing director with Employment and Education Minister Dr Stephen Farry.
Dr Stephen Farry, Employment and Learning Minister, today opened a new warehouse extension at Hunter Apparel Solutions in Springtown Industrial Estate.
Dr Farry, who also officially launched the company’s new enhanced Huntercase website, said the firm, a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of technical and uniform apparel, was another example of a Northern Ireland company investing in its future to sustain employment.
He added: “This is a company already using my Department’s services and programmes successfully, specifically the Skills Solutions Service to access relevant and tailored training in specialist graphic design training and embroidery machine maintenance which enhances the company’s in-house capabilities.”
Hunter Apparel has also engaged with the Department for Employment and Learning through providing nine opportunities under the Youth Employment Scheme (YES). YES is designed to give young people between the ages of 18 and 24 help and support in looking for permanent work by offering work experience opportunities.
Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd is one of Derry’s oldest company’s having been established in 1936 and employs over 40 people.
The company is now Ireland’s leading bespoke corporate/work-wear uniform and PPE (personal protection equipment) supplier.
A supplier of Britain’s fire service uniforms, its clients also include Emirates, Kuwait Airways, Body Shop, An Post and HSCNI.
Last year, leading fashion designer Joan Morrow-Ghali joined forces with Hunter Apparel Solutions – formerly known as Graham Hunter (Shirts) Ltd. – to create a one-off linen shirt for US President Barack Obama during his visit to the G8 Summit in Co Fermanagh.
The company has also designed a shirt for President Bill Clinton.
Simon Hunter became the third generation of the Hunter family to take on the company’s managing director role in 2009.
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