A packaging company has announced a £47 million investment in West Belfast that will create 169 jobs over the next four years.
Dr Cross said: "Biopax was born out of a passion to develop a truly green solution for today’s packaging needs. The company has invested significantly in research and development and the best green technology which along with our in-house expertise will enable collaborative solutions to be delivered to our customers.
Invest Northern Ireland is supporting Biopax to create the 169 jobs through advice and research and development guidance on how to increase exports. Recruitment is underway, with 45 of the jobs already in place. Biopax aims to render quality and creative printed sustainable cartons, wraps and labels to support businesses to become more environmentally conscious.