Recently honoured with the Queen's Award for Enterprise for its outstanding export performance, Yelo will host the first Danske Bank Export First Exporter Forum of 2020 at their premises in Trooperslane Industrial Estate, Carrickfergus.
NI Chamber is delighted to invite delegates to hear from Richard Furey, Chief Executive, who will share Yelo's inspirational export story, followed by a discussion and Q&A. The event will conclude with a tour of the newly opened 25,000 sq ft manufacturing facility.
Yelo, founded in 1983, is a leading test equipment manufacturer that designs, builds and supports test engineering solutions for a range of industries including Photonics, Defense and Automotive. As well as this, Yelo manufactures bespoke test solutions for OEMs, CEMs and EMS.
Yelo boasts one of the largest test houses in the UK, located in Carrickfergus. This is home to a team of 50, including electronic engineers, mechanical design engineers, software developers and test/commissioning/support engineers.
About the Programme
In terms of global success, Northern Ireland companies have proven time and time again that they can punch well above their weight on the world stage through innovative thinking, quality products, effective strategies and sheer drive and determination.
Danske Bank Export First seeks to encourage and grow export activity in Northern Ireland through the inspirational stories and shared learning of these successful exporters.
New, aspiring and growing exporters have the opportunity to access leading business people, listen to how they have grown their businesses in international markets, and obtain advice on all aspects of commercial development through export.
The initiative involves a series of private dinners with leading exporters and a range of company visits that include a factory tour of the host company.
