A Portuguese printing business has opened an operation in Leicestershire.
MTEX Solutions, which manufactures digital printing machines for textiles, opened its first UK branch in Moira.
On Wednesday, North West Leicestershire District Council chairman Graham Allman, took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Originally a market leader focused on promotional materials, MTEX Solutions is now looking to move into fashion and clothing.
It said it wanted a stronger presence in the United Kingdom and a few months ago set up a subsidiary, MTEX Technologies Ltd, in Moira, to help drive UK sales.
The council's business focus team is now working with the company on recruitment and the possibility of collaborations with higher education institutions.
The Portuguese operation, based in Esmeriz, near Porto, employs 37 people and the UK base, in Rawdon Business Park, has created three jobs. This could increase by six in the near future.
MTEX Technologies managing director Stewart Bell said: "It's a very exciting time to be involved with digital textile printing and I'm delighted to be opening this facility for UK customers.
"By bringing together experts from across the industry at this launch event, we hope to inspire sign and display makers, exhibition designers, retail specifiers, project managers, interior designers and brand managers with the potential that digital textile printing offers.
"We're delighted with the support being offered by North West Leicestershire District Council and we're looking forward to working with it and businesses."
Councillor Allman said: "I feel very privileged to be invited to officially open the local operation of MTEX Solutions and join the company's chief executive Eloi Ferreira in celebrating this occasion.
"We are committed to encouraging business relocation to our district and are pleased MTEX has chosen to open its first UK branch in Moira."
Councillor Tony Gillard, portfolio holder for business at the council, said: "We have a dedicated business focus team, which works to encourage new and existing business growth in our district.
"The support we can offer, in terms of advice, guidance and practicalities, helps to attract businesses to our district, providing jobs and contributing to our economy."
