Key Competitive Attractions
Lying just north of Belfast on the shores of Belfast Lough, Newtownabbey serves as a gateway to the beautiful area of the Nine Glens of Antrim and the magnificent Antrim coast. However its prominent suburban position at the heart of Northern Ireland’s business belt also makes the area an inviting proposition for economic development.
Newtownabbey benefits from fast access to the two main airports in Belfast and the sea ports by means of its first-class road and rail infastructure and hosts several major international companies in addition to the predominately small and medium-sized business culture. The area also still has a strong agricultural base, chiefly in the fertile Ballyclare and surrounding area, and traditional and more modern industry sit well side by side.
