Established in 1973
From humble beginnings we are now Ireland’s largest paper manufacturer running 4 production lines, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in our new 80,000 sq.ft factory.
Niall McGurk and his wife Anne with Newcel's first Truck
Newcel Paper Converters Limited was established in 1973 by three work colleagues who shared the dream to ‘become their own boss’. Each of the three brought a special talent to the corporate table.
Newcel's First Production Line in 1973
The three founders were, Jim Walsh a draftsman who had a flair for sales, his brother Oliver, a talented engineer and Niall McGurk had a background in production management.
Jim Walsh was a draftsman who had a flair for sales, his brother Oliver was a talented engineer and Niall McGurk had a background in production management.
Their baby company grew against all the odds in the troubled Northern Ireland of the 1970’s and the location of their first factory in Crossmaglen Co. Armagh presented both opportunities and obstacles in equal measure.
In 1981 the directors purchased land at Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry and built a bespoke factory to accommodate their ever- increasing need for additional production space.
A management buy-in in 1989 gave 100% shareholding to the McGurk family with the involvement of son and daughter, Eunan McGurk and Feithlinn McCullagh in sales and finance respectively.
In 1997 a multi million pound investment programme was effected which opened up new opportunities in the ‘away from home’ market – a sector which today accounts for 95% of Newcel’s turnover.
In 1995 ‘Sir Niall’ was awarded a Papal Knighthood for his services to industry and charity – the first award of its kind given to any citizen in Newry City.
Sadly, 1999 saw the passing of Niall McGurk, the last of the ‘3 work colleagues’ but their dream lives on and prospers today.
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Contact Info
Newcel Paper Converters Ltd.
Milltown Industrial Estate
Warrenpoint
Co. Down
BT34 3FN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 3026 5833
email: info@thepaperpeople.ie
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