Biotech firm to create 60 jobs at Knowsley plant; Company to relocate from Belfast.Byline: TONY McDONOUGH A BIOTECH company is bringing up to 60 new jobs to Knowsley, after relocating from Northern Ireland Northern Ireland: see Ireland, Northern. Northern Ireland Part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupying the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland. Area: 5,461 sq mi (14,144 sq km). Population (2001): 1,685,267. . New Horizons Global has invested an initial pounds 1.4m in setting up a new operation at the former CP Kelco site, at Knowsley Business Park. The company's latest project is the production of omega-vie, a natural alternative to the traditional omega-3 sourced from fish. Omega-3 has a number of proven health benefits but declining fish stocks is decreasing its availability. Omega-vie is derived from algae algae (ăl`jē) [plural of Lat. alga=seaweed], a large and diverse group of primarily aquatic plantlike organisms. These organisms were previously classified as a primitive subkingdom of the plant kingdom, the thallophytes (plants that and is seen as a viable alternative. New Horizons is aiming to supply the product to the food ingredients, pharmaceutical, animal feed and cosmetics sectors. The firm has relocated from Belfast to Knowsley with the help of The Mersey Partnership (TMP TMP (thymidine monophosphate): see thymine. ) and Knowsley Council. The company's chairman, Martin Rice, said: "We became aware of the plant becoming vacant and decided it would be ideal for us. "We then spoke to former staff of CP Kelco and we were really impressed by them. We were also very pleased with the help given to us by TMP." The plant will initially employ 17 staff, but Mr Rice says he hopes to have expanded this to around 60 by the middle of next year when it plans to step up production. Around 10 former CP Kelco people will be among the new employees. Lorraine Rogers, chief executive of TMP, said: "New Horizons Global has demonstrated its commitment to Liverpool city region by making a significant investment in Knowsley. "The Mersey Partnership has worked closely with New Horizons Global and Knowsley Council to assist the firm as it plans further investment and expansion. "In the prevailing economic climate, this type of assistance and support is a critical part of TMP's role as the city region's investment agency." John Campbell John Campbell is the name of: British political figures
"NHG NHG Nationale Hypotheek Garantie NHG National Healthcare Group (Singapore hospitals) NHG New High German NHG Neighbourhood Help Group has received great support from the TMP and Knowsley Council through the process, and will continue this close relationship as the business develops." CAPTION(S): Very pleased with the help given to us by TMP - Martin Rice, chairman of New Horizons Global |
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