Co Antrim pet food manufacturer celebrates £1m expansion with new Randalstown facilities

Council’s Steven Norris joins staff from Contact Marketing (NI) Ltd at their new office in Randalstown

Contact Marketing (NI) Ltd has marked a major milestone with the completion of a £1 million investment in new facilities at its Randalstown base.

The expansion includes a warehouse extension and modern office build, officially unveiled at a celebration event on Thursday 11 September.

Customers, collaborators, suppliers, staff, neighbours, and friends gathered to mark the occasion, which represents a significant step forward for the local family-owned business.

Directors Steven and Neil McGarry led the investment to strengthen operations across the company’s own pet product brands – Favour, CLINIVET, and DR Jaynes – as well as its wider third-party logistics (3PL) services.

Steven McGarry, Joint Managing Director, described the project as a defining moment:

“The completion of this move and our new facilities mark a pivotal moment in our company’s history. We are extremely proud to invest in Randalstown, support the local economy, and provide high-quality products and services to our customers.

“Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to ensure this expansion reflects our ambition to grow and innovate while staying true to our roots as a local business with a global outlook.”

Council’s Steven Norris officially opens the new Contact Marketing office and warehouse extension with Steven McGarry (left) and Neil McGarry (right), Joint Managing Directors of Contact Marketing.

The company says the investment will not only support future growth but also safeguard jobs and create new opportunities in the local community.

Steven added:

“We are extremely fortunate to have such a loyal and hard-working team. With this expansion, we are ready to take on new challenges and would welcome any opportunity to explore new product types, helping to propel the next great brand or product to the markets we operate in and beyond.”

The investment has also drawn praise from local government representatives.

Steven Norris, Deputy Director of Regeneration and Infrastructure at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, said:

“Contact Marketing’s investment in these modern facilities demonstrates the strength and ambition of this local family business. This expansion not only secures employment for the local workforce but also enhances the area’s capacity for economic growth and innovation. We wish the team every success as they continue to develop their operations.”

The development underlines Contact Marketing’s commitment to innovation, community, and long-term growth, reinforcing its role as a key player in the local economy.