Infrastructure and utilities support services group Siteserv today officially launched its operations in Northern Ireland.

Siteserv currently employs 200 people at its base in Belfast Harbour Estate, and is planning to expand its operations next year.

Siteserv Northern Ireland Chairman Ronnie Foreman said: "Siteserv is an ambitious and fast growing company and our expansion in Northern Ireland is part of the company's wider strategy to diversify into new geographies and business areas. We plan to build on the strong Northern Ireland presence forged by our subsidiary Sierra and engage with a wide range of new partners in 2013."


Through its subsidiary Sierra Support Services, Siteserv has been operating in Northern Ireland for the past 2 years in the telecommunications sector. Siteserv is launching a wider service offering of its other subsidiaries including:

•Holgate: a leading provider of Motorway Crash Barriers, Bridge Parapets and Environmental Safety Barrier solutions.

•Roankabin: a manufacturer of modular and portable building solutions for sale or hire

•Eventserv: a specialist in the hire and sale of staging, seating, and crowd control solutions to the event sector

•Siteserv Access & Formwork: a provider of scaffolding, fencing and general access equipment to the construction industry

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, said: "I am delighted that Siteserv is committed to expanding in Northern Ireland and wish them every success. It shows confidence in our local economy that Siteserv sees opportunities to grow its business here."

(CD)