Medtech established its presence in Ireland many years ago and still, companies continue to invest in the ever-growing country. Boston Scientific established operations in Ireland in 1994, while Abbott has more than 70 years in the country. Medtronic, now officially headquartered in Dublin, has spent more than 40 years in Ireland and even hosted its […]
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Boston Scientific reportedly set to add 400 jobs in Ireland
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) plans a new investment in Ireland that would create more than 400 jobs, according to The Irish Examiner. The Irish Examiner reports that the new investment in Clonmel, County Tipperary, totals $86.3 million (€80 million). Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific plans to expand its manufacturing and R&D capabilities at its existing Clonmel site, the […]
Why are so many medical device companies making big investments in Ireland?
Ireland’s foreign direct investment agency has some of the biggest names in medtech investing in the country. Within recent years, a number of major medtech companies celebrated anniversaries. Abbott’s was 70 years, Medtronic’s was 40 and Boston Scientific’s was 25. That’s how long those companies have operated in Ireland. Gerard Kilcommins, Medtronic VP of global […]
