Eakin and Balcas are New

Eakin and Balcas are New NI Chamber Patrons

Eakin Healthcare Group and Balcas are the latest organisations to join NI Chamber’s list of Patrons. As Patrons, they are part of a select group of leading businesses who lend their support to the development of the region’s economy and business community.

Welcoming them, Ann McGregor, Chief Executive NI Chamber said:

“Eakin Healthcare Group and Balcas are two fantastically innovative companies. They have both been valued members for some time and we are delighted that they have decided to strengthen the relationship further by becoming our newest Patrons, as part of what we hope will be mutually beneficial partnerships.”

Co Down-based medical device manufacturer Eakin Healthcare Group makes devices for ostomy, wound, respiratory and surgical needs, which are exported to more than 50 countries internationally. It also operates from sites and subsidiaries in the UK, the Netherlands, France and Japan.

Speaking about the new partnership, Jeremy Eakin, CEO of Eakin Healthcare Group added:

“As a successful, export-focused manufacturer our vision and goals at Eakin Healthcare align closely with those of NI Chamber. We are ambitious to grow and want to play our part in creating an environment where businesses can thrive, reach their full potential and learn from each other. NI Chamber is the ideal partner to help achieve this.”

Headquartered near Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Balcas is a large manufacturer of timber products and a generator of renewable electricity. It is the largest manufacturer of renewable wood pellet fuel for heat in the UK and Ireland and 100% of its raw materials come from the sustainably managed forests of Ireland and Scotland.

Ann McGregor, Chief Executive, NI Chamber and Jeremy Eakin, CEO, Eakin Healthcare Group.

Ann McGregor (Chief Executive, NI Chamber), Brian Murphy (Chief Executive, Balcas) and Gillian McAuley (President, NI Chamber).

Commenting, Brian Murphy, CEO, Balcas said:

“Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides invaluable support through information, and through contact with policy makers and other businesses. We are honoured to join the Patrons of NI Chamber and to be one of its members.”

Eakin Healthcare Group and Balcas join a list of NI Chamber Patrons which also includes Agnew Leasing; Caterpillar; Danske Bank; Encirc; fonaCAB; Investec; Moy Park; Pinsent Masons; Power NI; PwC; Queen’s University; Randox; Ulster Bank; Ulster Carpets and Ulster University.