Integer plans $30 million innovation and manufacturing facility in Galway

Integer Holdings, a medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturer, will further expand its presence in Galway with the construction of a new Medical Device Innovation and Manufacturing facility in the Parkmore East area of the city.

Plano, Texas–based Integer said the initial phase of the project will total 60,000 square feet and a $30 million investment over the coming years, with construction scheduled from 2022 to late 2023 and equipment investments continuing for another two or three years.

Integer said it has planning permission for another 87,000 square feet of expansion when needed.

This new facility is required to meet increased demand for regional research, development and manufacturing capabilities, as well as capacity for catheters and delivery systems. It adds to Integer’s 15 global manufacturing sites and current presence in Ireland, which includes an R&D centre in Galway and manufacturing facilities in Galway and New Ross, County Wexford.

Tánaiste and minister for enterprise trade & employment Leo Varadkar TD, said: “I’m really pleased to see Integer announce further investment in Galway, with the addition of a new Medical Device Innovation and Manufacturing facility. I understand that this expansion will result in 100-200 new roles in the coming years, creating excellent employment opportunities for people in the area. This collaboration between IDA Ireland and Integer is another example of the valuable work that IDA Ireland does to bring investment into the country. I wish the team every success with this expansion.”

The expansion is expected to add 100 to 200 new jobs in engineering, administration and manufacturing, plus several hundred third-party contractors in the Galway region. Integer said it has around 1,300 employees in Ireland, including 350 in Galway.

The investment is being supported by the government through the IDA Ireland.

“Integer’s planned expansion in Galway is very welcome news,” said IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan.

This is an important strategic move for the company, he noted, positioning it to meet growing demand globally for its products.

“This is a significant investment by a leading medical devices company and demonstrates Integer’s continued commitment to Galway and the West Region,” he added.”

The company, which has been in Ireland for over 25 years, currently employs approximately 1,300 people in Ireland, with 350 based in Galway.