The Envelope Supply Company to create 32 positions in Kilkenny
The Envelope Supply Company announced in July that it is to establish an envelope manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. The new facility is set to create 32 job opportunities by the end of 2014, ranging from operative-level employees to management and supervisory positions.
The products that will be manufactured at the Kilkenny facility will be pocket and wallet envelopes for supply to major companies in the UK and Europe across all market segments, including office supplies, direct mail and print management.
Export markets
The Envelope Supply Company will concentrate on export markets, particularly the UK and Europe. In addition, the Irish factory will also supply products to their overprinting facilities in Germany and France and assist in the development of further overprinting facilities across Europe.
The company itself was established in the UK in 2008 and is jointly owned by German, Austrian, Belgian and UK shareholders who have been involved in the envelope business for some time now. The business model emphasises customer service and competitive pricing.
Ireland’s Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton, TD, welcomed the announcement, pointing to how the creation of 32 jobs at the new manufacturing plant would be very welcome news for a regional location.
Why Kilkenny?
Sue Hale, managing director of the Envelope Supply Company, spoke about why the company chose to locate in Kilkenny.
“In order to continue the strong development of our company, it was important to increase our capacity and range of product but, in doing so, it was equally important to secure a committed, enthusiastic and knowledgeable team around us. We have only a positive experience of Ireland as a base for manufacturing and the response from the local people and the support from the IDA has made our decision to base our production facility in Kilkenny an easy choice.”
She said that machines and equipment installation at the facility was already underway. Production was set to start at the plant towards the end of July.
“Many of the initial positions have been filled and further recruitment will be taking place within the next few weeks as we come closer to our start-up date,” said Hale.
Ray O’Connor, IDA Ireland’s South regional manager, also welcomed the news and said that the IDA offered its continuous support to The Envelope Supply Company Group as it grows its international operations from Ireland.
