Aran Biomedical Teoranta announces the creation of 150 new jobs over 3 years

GALWAY, Ireland, April, 2021 / -- In response to growing business demand, Aran Biomedical Teoranta, a leading biomaterials contract manufacturer of proprietary medical devices, today announced the creation of 150 new jobs over 3 years. Additionally, the Company announced its plan to build a new, purpose-built facility in Spiddal, Galway. The investment is supported by the Irish Government, through Údarás na Gaeltachta.

The positions have been created to meet increased demand in the company’s operations, in both the design services and commercial manufacturing segments of the company’s business. New jobs will be created in Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain Management.

Separately, the company plans to treble its manufacturing capacity, with the establishment of a new 70,000 sq. ft facility in Galway. This development will be completed on a phase-by-phase basis, with full completion estimated by mid-2025.

“We are excited and proud to announce our plans to build a new state of the art, medical devices manufacturing facility in Spiddal and the creation of these new roles.” said Peter Mulrooney, CEO, Aran Biomedical. “The past 12 months have been significant for Aran, in that we have expanded our customer base and the number of staff on site to over 120, coupled with the official opening of our dedicated braiding centre in December. We have continued to expand our biomaterial textile processing capabilities, and the new jobs and facility will allow us to meet our customers ever expanding supply needs in the Vascular, General Surgery and Orthopaedic fields. The support we have received from Údarás na Gaeltachta has been pivotal to our success since moving our manufacturing base to Spiddal in 2008.”

Welcoming the announcement, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D., said: “I am delighted that Aran Biomedical has announced plans to create 150 jobs in An Spidéal, Co. Galway over the next 3 years. I would like to congratulate Peter Mulrooney and the entire staff there on the news which will see the company continue to prosper whilst providing valuable sustainable employment in the Galway Gaeltacht. If any evidence were required for the case to support our rural areas and the innovation and success of Aran Biomedical and Údarás na Gaeltachta are the proof of what can be achieved.”

Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, T.D., also welcomed the announcement and said: “This is a significant announcement not only for the Conamara Gaeltacht area but nationally also and one which I hope will bring further growth and high-quality employment to the area. The Gaeltacht is a well-suited home to a substantial number of medical devices companies and we hope that the news of Aran Biomedical’s expansion and opportunities for job creation will be replicated further.”

Anna Ní Ghallachair, Chairperson of the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta stated on behalf of the Board: “On behalf of the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, I welcome this announcement and congratulate Aran Biomedical and their staff on their achievements to date. We take great encouragement in following the progress of Aran Biomedical, and these additional jobs in a company whose products are based on innovation and creativity are a vote of confidence in the people of the Conamara Gaeltacht and its immediate hinterland.”

Supporting the announcement Mícheál Ó hÉanaigh, Chief Executive Officer, Údarás na Gaeltachta said: “Údarás na Gaeltachta is delighted to welcome Aran Biomedical’s announcement of the expansion of facilities in An Spidéal, Co. Galway and plans to create 150 highly skilled new jobs there over the next 3 years. The medical devices designed and produced by Aran Biomedical which are shipped all over the world show that Ireland’s Gaeltacht Areas can provide businesses of all types with a perfect base from which to be connected with the world while enjoying world class work-life balance for their employees. The current and potential employment is hugely important to this area and it is hoped that its continued significant investment and high employment will continue in this Gaeltacht area.”

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