Industry and Commerce
- Ballylumford power station - Northern Ireland's main power station, providing half of all Northern Ireland's electricity.
- Headquarters of FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd. (part of the Caterpillar group) - a major employer in Northern Ireland and manufacturer of diesel and gas generators.
- InspecVision Ltd. - Industrial Inspection Equipment.
- Ivex Pharmaceuticals Ltd. - manufacturer of intravenous drip solutions.
- LEDCOM (Larne Enterprise Development Company) and business park
- B9 Energy - renewable energy development
- Wind NI - Wind Power Development Solutions
- Tidy Bytes - Catering for a range of computing needs.
A variety of shops can be found mainly along Larne Main Street, Dunluce Street, Laharna Retail Park, and large supermarkets off the Harbour Highway near the harbour. A variety market is also held every Wednesday at the Larne Market Yard.
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