Stormont Economy Minister says contract 'highlights opportunities in an all-island economy'
A Derry business has won a £3.5 million contract to supply the Dublin Fire Brigade with a "revolutionary" decontamination service that uses liquid carbon dioxide to remove toxins from firefighters' uniforms.
Read more: NI would be 'much better off' in a united Ireland, says Stormont's new Sinn Fein Economy Minister “Hunter has embraced technology and innovation to develop from its origins as an apparel manufacturer to become a leader in the design, supply and maintenance of technical professional clothing," Conor Murphy said during a visit to the company's site in Springtown.
A spokesperson for Mr Murphy's department at Stormont said: "With Invest NI support, Hunter Apparel Solutions purchased new decontamination machinery which uses liquid carbon dioxide to eradicate contaminants and carcinogens from fire service clothing. The contract with the Dublin Fire Brigade involves fully neutralizing the toxins in the protective clothing of its firefighters, ensuring that harmful substances do not build up in the garments leading to serious ill health.
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