Date published:24 September 2026
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced that glass maker and bottler Encirc will spend over £700,000 across three years to develop skills at its Derrylin facility.
A member of the Vidrala group, Encirc manufactures roughly three billion glass containers each year for major global brands throughout the UK.
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, said:
“Encirc is an important employer in Fermanagh and a leading manufacturer with a clear vision for a sustainable future. Its latest investment will help its employees develop the technical, digital and leadership capabilities needed to support its ambitious plans to achieve net zero emissions in its glass businesses like Encirc can invest in their people while preparing for the opportunities and challenges of a greener economy.”
Invest NI is providing Encirc with £157,200 to back its three‑year training scheme, which will arm staff with the capabilities required to meet the company’s decarbonisation goals and boost long‑term competitiveness.
Sean Murphy, Managing Director at Encirc, said:
“As the industry evolves, we must continue investing in the skills and capabilities needed to support new technologies, alternative fuels and future ways of working. A key element of our investment is the introduction of our new One Horizon Programme, a continuous professional development initiative designed to strengthen leadership capability and support long-term business transformation.
“The support from Invest NI is enabling us to accelerate this investment so that we can develop the highly skilled workforce needed to support our ambition of producing glass without generating carbon emissions. It will also ensure our Derrylin site remains at the forefront of sustainable glass manufacturing.”
In addition to the One Horizon Programme, Encirc staff will receive training in leadership, specialist engineering for low‑carbon technologies and alternative fuels, digital and data competencies, AI awareness, and other professional development options.
Gráinne Moody, Director of Food and Drink at Invest NI, said:
“Encirc continues to demonstrate a long-term commitment to investing in its people, building on the success of its skills development that we supported from 2023 to 2026, creating a culture of continuous learning across the business.
“This latest investment will help its employees develop the skills needed to support its decarbonisation plans and future growth. Encirc’s ability to create opportunities for employees to develop and progress their careers in areas such as alternative fuels, low-carbon technologies and AI capabilities, is helping it to not only enhance its productivity, but to equip its people with the confidence and skills required for the next generation of sustainable manufacturing.”
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Photo caption: Pictured (L-R) are Sean Murphy, Managing Director, Encirc; Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, Director of Food and Drink, Invest NI.
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