A number of firms in Gozo are expanding and taking on more workers, Economic Affairs Minister Chris Cardona said today.
He said touring a tour of Xewkija Industrial Estate that that Merit Precision Tools had been allocated a new factory alongside its present one. It will invest €1m in new machinery and increase its workforce to 54 from 40 after securing contracts with Mercedes and Fiat.
Pamargan Products will be investing €200,000 and creating 15 new jobs.
Dr Cardona also congratulated Magro Brothers, which has opened a subsidiary in Italy and been praised for its products there.
Dr Cardona also visited Carefree Furniture Lts, which is planning to engage four mnore workers after a €100,000 investment in equipment. and is participating in fairs.