Client Focus: diversifying and supporting the national effort

SHADETECH in County Clare

Shadetech in Shannon, Co Clare manufactures manual and automated blinds and screening systems for both residential and commercial markets. Exporting to over 200 companies in the UK every month, it received numerous supports from Local Enterprise Office Clare, including Business Priming and Expansion Grants, which have allowed them to employ more staff and purchase machinery to grow their business.

BENSONS WORKWEAR in South Cork

Established in 2012 by fashion designer Beni Moussa, Cork-based clothing manufacturer, Bensons Workwear, has been designing and creating sportswear, uniforms, fire retardant clothing and fashionwear since its inception. And after the outbreak of Covid-19, the company, which benefited from a Trading Online Voucher, and Business Continuity Voucher from Local Enterprise Office South Cork, halted production of their regular stock and instead focused all their efforts on making PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).