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Concentrix to create around 1,000 new jobs in Belfast Concentrix to create around 1,000 new jobs in Belfast
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US company Concentrix is to create around 1,000 new jobs in Belfast.US company Concentrix is to create around 1,000 new jobs in Belfast.
The company, which currently employs 800 people at three Belfast locations, is investing £36m.The company, which currently employs 800 people at three Belfast locations, is investing £36m.
The firm set up in Northern Ireland in 2011 after buying the locally-owned call centre Gem. The firm set up in Northern Ireland in 2011 after buying the locally-owned call centre Gem. The bulk of the firm's work is call centre operations.
First Minister Peter Robinson, who made the announcement on Thursday, described it as "excellent news for Northern Ireland".First Minister Peter Robinson, who made the announcement on Thursday, described it as "excellent news for Northern Ireland".
Speaking at Concentrix's headquarters at Lanyon Place, he said: "This major investment is a tremendous boost for our local economy and is further evidence that Northern Ireland remains one of the most competitive countries in Europe for inward investors seeking talented people in a cost competitive location."Speaking at Concentrix's headquarters at Lanyon Place, he said: "This major investment is a tremendous boost for our local economy and is further evidence that Northern Ireland remains one of the most competitive countries in Europe for inward investors seeking talented people in a cost competitive location."
"The decision by Concentrix to reinvest in Northern Ireland sends a clear and strong signal to other potential investors that Northern Ireland remains a great place to work, live and invest.""The decision by Concentrix to reinvest in Northern Ireland sends a clear and strong signal to other potential investors that Northern Ireland remains a great place to work, live and invest."
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said: "This is an unprecedented jobs announcement by Concentrix creating over 1,000 jobs and contributing over £18 million a year in wages and salaries to the local economy." Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said: "This is an unprecedented jobs announcement by Concentrix creating over 1,000 jobs and contributing over £18m a year in wages and salaries to the local economy."
Earlier this week the company was linked to the purchase of the former Maysfield Leisure Centre in Belfast city centre.Earlier this week the company was linked to the purchase of the former Maysfield Leisure Centre in Belfast city centre.
Concentrix is a business processing outsourcing firm. Concentrix provides technical and customer service support services to large companies or government organisations.
Neither the company nor the council has yet commented.Neither the company nor the council has yet commented.