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Arbroath bespoke automation firm Convergix is hoping to hire up to 50 staff as it looks to double its size by the end of 2026.

The company, formerly AGR Automation, is hosting an open night at its Elliot Industrial Estate site on June 11 between 5pm and 8pm.

Convergix bought AGR Automation in 2022, and is aiming to grow its presence in Angus and in Northern Ireland.

Bosses say they have struggled to attract skilled workers to Angus in recent years.

They are hoping the invite can inspire prospective staff and graduates who might not otherwise consider working in Arbroath.

Convergix offers expertise in complex automation assembly solutions and is a specialist in robotics and integrated vision systems.

Its life sciences work includes bluechip and medical device manufacturing.

A range of roles are being advertised by the firm, from apprenticeships to director of engineering.

The firm won a Courier Business Award last year.

Aonghus Keegan, Convergix’s international president, said the company was keen on expanding its workforce in Arbroath.

“We are looking to double the size of our business by the end of 2026,” he said.  “And to do that, we are needing to add significant human resources across all of our work functions.

“I have only been in position for the last three months but I have heard that hiring can be difficult.

“In particular (finding people qualified for) life sciences to work in Arbroath and the surrounding area has been difficult.

“Most of what we have has been built from scratch through our apprenticeships, and we see this being a core vehicle for growth in the future.

“We have got an immediate hiring need for around 30 people, and another 20-30 roles which will be advertised in the future across the business.

“These include technicians, automation controls and software project management, design engineering, mechanical engineering as well as leadership positions.”

This article appeared in The Courier on 3 June 2025