Powerscreen International is making a £6.7 million sterling investment at its plant in Dungannon, as part of a move to increase its share of the recycling machinery market.

The investment will lead to the creation of 75 new jobs for technicians and machine operators, according to the company.

The Northern Ireland Industrial Development Board (IDB) has paid £752,000 towards the cost of the investment.

The company hopes the investment, which is being used to introduce new production facilities and computer technology, will help increase its share of the recycling market from 25 per cent to 35 per cent over the next three years. were "full of potential".

Expanding the company's product range was also a priority.