Just read some fantastic news from Galway! 🚀 Aerogen, a leading medtech company headquartered in Galway, has announced a whopping €300 million investment plan. This will create 725 new jobs over the next decade. Aerogen, renowned for its respiratory nebulisers, is already Ireland's largest indigenous medtech firm and shows no signs of slowing down.
John Power, CEO and founder of Aerogen, highlighted their impressive journey, now treating over 25 million patients globally. The company has been growing at an impressive rate of 20% per year for the last decade. They're set to increase their global workforce to over 2,000, with over 1,100 of these roles based in Ireland. These new positions will span R&D, manufacturing, science and engineering, with sites in Parkmore, Galway, and Shannon.
This remarkable achievement also underscores the vital role of Enterprise Ireland in supporting indigenous companies. Employment at EI-supported companies hit a record high last year, with 15,741 new jobs created, translating into a net increase of 6,212. Truly inspiring to see such growth in the technology and life sciences sectors! 🌟
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