Integer opens new office in New Ross
Medical device contract development and manufacturing organisation Integer Holdings Corporation, today formally opened new European medical device innovation and manufacturing centre in Parkmore East, Galway.
The new $30 million, 67,000 sq. ft. facility in Galway will support increasing demand for regional research, development, and manufacturing as well as additional capacity for catheters, medical textiles, and delivery systems.
In addition to the new facility in Galway, Integer has completed a $60 million capital investment in its facility in New Ross, County Wexford. This investment increases manufacturing capacity at the New Ross site by more than 70%, adding 80,000 sq. ft. to the current facility, bringing the total square footage to 215,000, and includes state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to support customers’ long-term growth.
Combined with the acquisition of Aran Biomedical a leader in proprietary medical textiles, high-precision biomaterial coverings and coatings, and advanced metal and polymer braiding, based in Spiddal. The $140 million deals since furthered Integer’s ability to provide highly differentiated, proprietary biomaterial technologies for implantable cardiovascular devices to enable customers’ innovation globally.
“Our expansion in Ireland provides Integer with the capacity and differentiated capabilities to amplify our customers’ innovation and help them bring products to market faster,” said Joseph Dziedzic, Integer president and CEO. “Integer’s significant investment in Ireland demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers’ growth and furthers our unparalleled ability to be their partner of choice for developing the next generation of lifesaving and life-enhancing medical therapies.”
John Harris, Integer executive vice president, global operations and manufacturing strategy, (pictured) added: “Since Integer, then Lake Region Medical, first expanded into Ireland 30 years ago, our local team of talented professionals has partnered with leading medical device companies to develop and supply innovative, high-quality products to customers around the globe. We are excited about the expansion of our development and manufacturing network in Ireland and look forward to continued growth as we strengthen our ability to support our customers’ long-term strategy and technology needs, both in Ireland and globally.”
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