Ireland: Quinn Cement open Warrenpoint export hub

Quinn Cement has establised a new cement export hub in Warrenpoint Harbour in Co Down, Ireland, in a GBP2.5m (EUR2.9m) investment. With a capacity to move 7500t, the export facility will service Quinn Cement's base in Co Cavan.

The hub will be operated over a 10-year period in conjunction with the Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. Final commissioning for the project was approved at the end of January.

The investment will complement the GBP1.3m upgrade to the Quinn Cement import facility in Rochester, Kent.

Dara O'Reilly, CFO of Quinn Industrial Holdings, said the new facility would assist the company to cope with the effects of Brexit.

 "This will allow Quinn Cement to strengthen our supply chain for bulk product, accommodate more flexible transport from our production facility in Co Cavan and enhance the competiveness and sustainability of our operations on both islands," Mr O' Reilly said.