Ferbane FoodCampus BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK

A central location for your food business

Ferbane BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK Introduction

Ferbane Business & Technology Park Ltd is a As part of a medium term food strategy, identified not-for-profit, voluntary group, whose objective is by the feasibility study, to support food production to support the creation of jobs in Ferbane and in within the Offaly and Midlands region, Ferbane the local region by providing infrastructure and Business and Technology Park have announced supports to encourage business start-ups. details of two food production units on the edge of Ferbane town, which are targeted at established The group have already successfully done this food producers seeking to expand their business in other business sectors with a number of or are looking for additional production space to developments in Ferbane Business & Technology support new product development and pilot Park at the edge of Ferbane town. In mid-2011, production testing. the group commissioned a feasibility study on the development of a cluster of food-related businesses in the business park.

Ferbane An exciting new FoodCampus FERBANE BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK Food Campus in the centre of

 Central location  Cost effective  Units and sites  Grant assistance

Track Record

The board of the Ferbane Business and Technology Park have a strong track record dating back over the last 10 years in creating employment within the region and supporting new businesses moving into the area including:

The development of 100,000 square feet of industrial space over the last 10 years. The creation of 120 jobs during that period/ The development of an onsite state of the art childcare facility which caters for employees’ children as well as residents of the area. Full occupancy on all current buildings. Why a food business would locate in Ferbane FoodCampus

There are several compelling reasons why food businesses should consider moving to the site:

Central geographical location which can service all major population centres in Ireland within a two hour radius. A food strategy for the region is being developed and will ensure on-going support for businesses locating here. Availability of fully serviced sites. Project supported by Offaly County Council, Offaly County Enterprise Board, Offaly Local Development Company and Offaly IFA. Where appropriate, linkages to Bord Bia programmes and supports will be facilitated and developed. For clients of Ferbane Food Campus that meet Enterprise Ireland (EI) criteria, introductions to EI can be facilitated. An on-going programme of educational supports and training will be provided within the county for all food producers from the region over the next 3 years. Pro active support available to the food industry from EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE the statutory agencies in Offaly. & FLEXIBLE LEASING RATES Institute of Technology food campus located Ferbane Business & Technology Park nearby which can assist with new product development. Ltd is a not-for-profit limited company Childcare facilities within the business park. with charitable status, and is therefore Brand new Gallen Community School which is one capable of agreeing very competitive of Ireland’s most advanced school campuses. terms with prospective tenants to meet Exceptionally strong local sports and amenity infrastructure their business needs. and clubs. "Clean industry" neighbouring businesses in modern TERM business park. Flexible lease terms negotiable. 15km from proposed Euro China Trade Hub in Athlone. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Expressions of interest are being What production units are on offer? sought in the units and contact should be made with Kevin or Gerry at There are three separate units on offer: 090 6453926. [email protected] Two of the units are 5,000 square foot each and can be either or [email protected]. operated as single units or combined to form a larger unit. A separate unit of up to 2,500 square feet is also available. Companies applying will need to Fully serviced sites from 1 acre upwards available in 50 acre provide a strong business plan and business park. be able to demonstrate that sufficient funding is available to undertake this The units can be fitted out to your specification including: expansion project. Food grade, walls, floors and ceilings. Appropriate drainage and grease trap systems. Single and three phase electricity. Dedicated goods inwards access. TRAINING FACILITY

Grant assistance The Board is also exploring the possibility of establishing a separate Depending on eligibility, a range of grants to support equipment training facility with a food demo purchased etc. may also be accessed through kitchen to be located on the campus the following agencies if the appropriate criteria are met: and which could be leased by either private food companies or agencies Offaly County Enterprise Board. involved in the promotion of food and Offaly Local Development Company. the provision of training programmes West Offaly Enterprise Fund(dedicated funds for this region). from the facility. Ferbane FoodCampus FERBANE BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK

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Ferbane BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK

Ballycumber Road Ferbane 090 6454327 Co. Offaly Ireland

Contact: Kevin Gavin or Gerry Grehan • Tel: 090 6453926 Mobile: 086 2589505 (Kevin) • 087 7841411 (Gerry) [email protected] • [email protected] Design & Print Creative Brosna Press Brosna

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