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Indian group acquires stake in Co Tyrone crushing and screening firm

Castlederg-based Omega Crushing and Screening said Propel Industries deal will boost its global aspirations

Screening machinery in a quarry.
Founded in 2019, Castlederg-based Omega specialise in electric mobile crushing and screening equipment.

An Indian crushing and screening company has acquired a major stake in a Co Tyrone engineering firm.

Castlederg-based Omega Crushing and Screening, which specialises in mobile electric systems in the same sector, said the deal will help it expand its global footprint.

Based in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadi, Propel Industries is one of six companies in the AV Group, established in 1962 by Shri A.V.Varadharajan.

Founded in 2019, Omega is currently based at Castlederg Enterprise Park.

The company has previously expressed an interest in developing a new 60,000 sq ft factory at the Invest NI-owned Strabane Business Park.

A proposal of application notice was lodged with planning authorities in 2022, but the company has yet to progress to a full planning application.

Commenting on the Propel deal, Colin Daly, sales director at the Co Tyrone firm said: “This partnership represents a perfect synergy of our capabilities and ambitions.

“By working closely with Propel, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional value to our customers worldwide.

“Our combined efforts will not only enhance our product offerings but also expand our global footprint.”

Senthil Kumar Varadharajan, managing director of Propel Industries, said: “This collaboration marks a significant milestone for us as we combine our strengths to drive innovation and growth in the global crushing and screening industry.

“Together, we aim to set new benchmarks in product quality and customer satisfaction.”