THIRTY new jobs are to be created in Dungannon through an expansion programme at Redland Tile and Brick. Managing director John White said a recent surge in export demand has created the opportunity for additional employment at the factory.

The former Tyrone Brick plant was taken over by Redland two years ago. We have experienced particularly good levels of demand from the Republic of Ireland and further afield for our new range of Crofier bricks, which was only launched three months ago, said Mr White.