Canyon Europe invests £3M in new production line at Mallusk plant

Mar 13, 2025

A Japanese manufacturing company has announced plans to invest £3.1 million in a new production line at its Mallusk base.

Canyon Europe, which is headquartered in Tokyo, will also create 13 new roles as part of the expansion, one which will increase its output by 20% and boost its competitiveness across European markets.

A subsidiary of Japanese-owned Canyon Corporation, Canyon Europe, specialises in the design and manufacture of trigger sprayers and dispensers. It has had a base in Northern Ireland since 1987.

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The additional production line will produce its new trigger sprayer called Minerva T22, which has been designed to meet sustainable packaging regulations by reducing the amount of plastic used in production.

“Since setting up in Northern Ireland, we have built a strong international presence in over 30 countries and now employ over 80 staff,” Hugh Ross, Managing Director of Canyon Europe, said. “We’re making this significant investment because we see substantial growth potential in our new product, which we believe will be a major driver for our business over the next five years.

“By manufacturing our latest innovation in Mallusk, the Minerva T22, we will also gain a competitive advantage through reduced delivery times and lower shipping costs, enhancing our service to European customers.”

Invest NI has supported the company for the last 30 years.

“Canyon Europe’s decision to invest further in Northern Ireland underscores our strength as a hub for advanced manufacturing and export-driven growth,” Kieran Donoghue, CEO of Invest Northern Ireland, said.