Medtronic has today announced it will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Galway.

The announcement was made in Galway with a site-visit from Minister Richard Bruton TD, and Michael Lohan, Manager of Medical Technologies Division, IDA Ireland.

The decision to locate the new manufacturing facility in Galway is based on the existing high-tech capability and expertise at the site in drug-device combination products for Medtronic’s coronary business.  

Highly skilled professionals from other parts of the Medtronic organization, approximately 100, who specialize in the areas of quality and manufacturing engineering, supply chain and production management, will be stationed in the new facility.

CEO at IDA Ireland, Martin Shanahan commented, "This announcement once again showcases Ireland’s position as a global hub for medical technologies, with this country employing the highest number of medical technologies personnel per capita in Europe.

"We have worked over a period of time with Medtronic to bring this capability and project to fruition in Ireland.  The decision by Ireland and the IDA several decades ago to attract major medical and other technology companies to Ireland via state investment and support infrastructure continues to enable Ireland to reap the benefits."

Source: www.businessworld.ie