Mackie International

“Mackie's”, as they were known locally, were a major supplier of munitions during World War II.

With hindsight, the Mackies may have seen the future of British manufacturing and engineering and decided to cut their losses.

The decision came not long after a major industrial dispute and prolonged strike which may also have influenced their thinking.

[2] United States President Bill Clinton made a speech at the Belfast site in 1995, addressing a mixed audience in light of the beginning of the Northern Ireland peace process.

[3] In 2001 the Industrial Development Board bought the site for redevelopment, which resulted in the Springvale Business Park.