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The 16,500-square-foot expansion adds 250 new jobs to the site.
November 8, 2024
By: Rachel Klemovitch
Assistant Editor
Freudenberg Medical has officially opened its new expanded facility, creating 250 new jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland.
Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO of the Freudenberg Group, officially opened the newly expanded facility. The expansion adds 16,500 sq. ft. to the Carrick-on-Shannon facility, bringing the total site footprint in Co. Leitrim to 157,000 sq. ft. The newly announced jobs will increase existing staffing levels in Carrick-on-Shannon by over a third to 950 people by 2026.
CEO of Freudenberg Medical, Dr. Mark Ostwald, said “Ireland has established a world-renowned reputation in the life sciences sector and holds strategic importance within Freudenberg Medical’s global network. With a 25-year history in the country, this latest investment further enhances our world-class operations here. The proven excellence of our local teams has earned the confidence of our customers, which has in turn driven strong global demand. This success shaped our decision to invest in expanding our operations, allowing us to continue delivering innovative solutions to the medical device industry.”
The expansion helps Freudenberg Medical meet accelerating global demand for its products and solutions. As part of the expansion, the company is enhancing technologies to deliver next-generation catheter solutions for its global customer base. Producing some of the most advanced and intricate catheters in modern healthcare, the site has built a global reputation as a trusted partner for medical device companies specializing in electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular therapies.
Vice President and General Manager of Freudenberg Medical’s Co. Leitrim facility, Barry Regan, commented, “Today marks a proud achievement for our Carrick-on-Shannon team as we expand capacity and capability to meet accelerating demand for our products and solutions. We plan to enhance technologies at our site to reinforce and sustain the reputation we have built as a global leader in our field. The official opening and announcement of 250 new jobs is a testament to the dedication of our talented teams.”
Freudenberg Medical currently employs over 1,000 people in Ireland, shipping over 16 million complex catheters each year from a combined 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing footprint at its facilities in Co. Leitrim and Co. Galway. In 2023, the company also expanded its facility in Galway, increasing the manufacturing area by 50% and announcing the addition of 100 new jobs.
Recruitment for the newly announced positions at Freudenberg Medical is underway for roles in engineering, research & development, manufacturing operations, and support services.
Part of the Freudenberg Group, Freudenberg Medical is a global contract design and manufacturing partner to the medical device and biopharma industry with operations across the US, Europe, Asia, and Costa Rica.
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