Northern Ireland-based Wilsons Auctions has invested £200,000 in new conference and training facilities at its headquarters in Mallusk.

The training centre is equipped with audiovisual equipment and is unique to the area.

The auction business has dedicated £50,000 of the investment to internal staff development.

The staff-training programme includes a variety of courses including leadership and team development, business excellence and work-based learning opportunities.

Group operations director Peter Johnston comments: “The investment allows us to provide conference facilities as well as training courses to the local business community.

"There was a lack of training resource in the area and we anticipate supporting local businesses with their staff training and conferencing requirements.