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Are you interested in starting a career in welding? 💥 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Labour Market Partnership is offering a new Welding Academy set to begin on 17 February 2025. This will be delivered by SERC and has been designed specifically for residents of the Lisburn and Castlereagh area who are economically inactive, unemployed, under-employed, or at risk of redundancy. Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/sBj950ThcRc #BetterOffAtSERC

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US medtech giant Abbott has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, which will employ 800 people. The facility is part of a €440m investment by the company in Ireland, which includes an expansion of its site in Donegal, where another 200 #jobs are being created.

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Engineering Industries Ireland were delighted to attend the launch of the Ibec Manufacturing in Ireland Report entitled 'Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving Challenges'. The report highlights manufacturing success in Ireland and its fundamental importance to the economy. A special mention to Sharon O'Brien, Director of OBW Technologies who represented Engineering Industries Ireland at the launch by taking part in a panel discussion entitled 'Harnessing the Potential of the National Manufacturing Ecosystem'. To download the report by clicking on the link below: https://lnkd.in/eQTZrSEU Pictured from L-R: Shane Beirne, Pauline O Flanagan, JJ O'Brien and Sharon O'Brien OBW Technologies, Diarmuid Cahalane Key Plastics Ltd Congratulations to Sharon Higgins, Sinead Keoghand Siobhán Dean on producing a very informative and comprehensive report.

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Exciting news for Abbott! Medical device company Abbott has opened a new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny which is is set to create more than 800 jobs. The Kilkenny facility is part of a €440 million investment in Ireland, which also includes a major expansion at the company’s Donegal site, adding another 200 jobs. Spanning 30,000 square meters, the Kilkenny site will become the world’s largest production hub for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre sensors. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eSp8dgmz

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Latest news from the team, industry insights, product updates and a lot more. Sign up to our newsletter in the footer of our website and keep up to date with all things engineering! #medtech #aerospace #hightech #newsletter #irishbusiness

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Irish Medtech is the voice of the industry in Ireland, which is why we have worked with colleagues, working groups and our members to identify and articulate policies needed to ensure that the sector thrives. In our latest 'Priorities for Government' recommendations, we've made sustainability a core pillar, recognising its growing importance for Ireland’s future and our alignment with key EU Green Deal priorities. Pillar 4: Sustainability & Environment - Ensure a just transition throughout regulatory changes and reporting requirements. - Foster a patient centric circular economy. - Support sustainable practices and innovations - Evolve Ireland’s manufacturing and infrastructure support The journey to a sustainable future requires collaboration, and we believe these steps are essential to help our industry and society thrive together. You can read our release here: https://lnkd.in/eKYrMaz4 Our dedicated webpage outlining our priorities is here: https://lnkd.in/eW3HCTX2

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Belfast-based Axial3D, a 3D medical imaging and patient-specific solutions company, has announced the completion of a new investment round totalling $18.2 million (€17.35 million)

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Medical device company Abbott is opening a new manufacturing facility producing diabetes technology in #Kilkenny which is set to employ more than 800 people. It is part of a €440m investment in Ireland by Abbott. The new investment also includes a significant expansion of the company's site near Donegal town, where a further 200 jobs are being created. #Investment #Ireland #LifeScience #Recruitment #Kilkenny #Carlow #Waterford #DiabetesCare

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As always, great insight from Donagh Fitzgerald here. Click his post to get the full report on the biopharma industry in Ireland!

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⭐ Championing #Diversity in STEM at Abbott Kilkenny! ⭐ At Abbott Kilkenny, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As I look at the landscape of #ManufacturingTechnicians in Ireland, it's clear that there is a critical need to foster greater inclusivity and representation.  Why Does Diversity Matter? Diverse teams bring unique perspectives and ideas, leading to better problem-solving and innovation. Inclusivity ensures a richer, more dynamic workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.  Our Commitment: Abbott Kilkenny is dedicated to increasing diversity among our our work force including our #ManufacturingTechnicians and across all #STEM roles. We Can Offer - Ongoing #PerfessionalDevelopment: Offering continuous professional development opportunities to nurture and advance within our company. Together, we are building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive in STEM. We are proud to lead by example and are committed to creating a more inclusive environment at Abbott Kilkenny. Join us in our mission to make a lasting impact! #DiversityInSTEM #InclusiveWorkplace #Abbottkilkenny #STEM #Manufacturing #Innovation

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BD (Becton Dickinson) will close its Drogheda facility in Ireland over the next 2.5 years, affecting 170 jobs. The decision, aimed at improving operational efficiency, follows a recent review. Despite the closure, BD assures that other Irish facilities will remain unaffected. This move highlights the industry's push to optimize operations amid post-pandemic challenges, significantly impacting the local community and economy. https://lnkd.in/eWJvFtJ4

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The manufacturing sector in Ireland is headed back into growth after a temporary contraction in the previous 3 months of the year. The manufacturing sector in Ireland is an essential element to the Irish economy and a huge source of jobs for the people who call Ireland home. An increase in jobs in this sector has positive knock on effects not just for the sector itself but also for the overall Irish economy. https://lnkd.in/eFz3-T_R #manufacturing #jobgrowth #jobs

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Wing/Apian have partnered to deliver Medtronic medical supplies and equipment to Dublin's Blackrock Clinic & St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. This will be Ireland’s first ongoing medical device delivery service by UAV/drones. Another instance of developing a partnership that will reduce pollution, speed up safe delivery of supplies, reduce waste and drive efficiencies. Congratulations! I wonder if more supply chains will move to Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles and Drones? "Wing and Apian have partnered with Blackrock Health and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in Dublin along with leading healthcare technology company, Medtronic to launch an innovative UAV/drone delivery trial demonstrating the benefits drones could offer in healthcare logistics." "Over the next few months, Wing and Apian will deploy drone delivery to carry medical supplies and devices to hospitals. The delivery service will commence with items including Medtronic’s ingestible camera, PillCam™, sutures, surgical tools and heart valve repair products, with plans to expand to pacemakers and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) in the future. The first deliveries will be received in Dublin’s Blackrock Health, Blackrock Clinic and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in the coming days." “The use of drones in medical logistics presents an exciting opportunity to get our life-saving technologies to the people who need them quicker than ever before,” said Kristian Howells, Group Commercial Director at Medtronic. “Traditional supply chains have limitations that the inclusion of drones may help to overcome. What we learn from this pilot programme will help us to create more resilient supply chains that are patient focused.” "The partnership has been designed to trial faster, more reliable, and sustainable medical logistics – supporting patients as they receive the care they need, sooner. Medical drone deliveries have the potential to create more efficient healthcare systems, with less wastage of medical supplies, and more space for patient-facing care facilities as providers receive what they need, when they need it." "Currently, hospitals depend on road vehicles to transport medical supplies to hospitals or healthcare centers, but urban locations experience frequent delays due to congestion, as well as associated higher carbon emissions. Wing’s drones, which are being used in this program are lightweight and electric, and can make quicker, more reliable deliveries than traditional modes of transport, as seen in its more than 350,000 commercial deliveries across the globe. They will fly more direct routes and at speeds up to 62 mph avoiding the traffic congestion on Dublin’s roads." #uavdroneservices #uavdronemedsupplies https://lnkd.in/eey_w-UF

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