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US pharma company to open in Limerick with 110 new jobs

Written by Sim Pinder, on 13th Sep 2016. Posted in Ireland

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Ortec Inc., a US pharmaceutical company, today announced it is to establish a European Headquarters, Manufacturing and Operations Centre in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

The new European base will create up to 110 skilled engineering and science jobs in the region over the next several years once the plant is operational.

Founded in the US in 1980, Ortec operates in multiple markets including: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, hygienic products, cosmetics, and nutritional additives.  

Ortec currently operates from three facilities in Greenville, South Carolina.

Ortec Inc. will commence its manufacturing operation in a 13,000ft2 leased building at Newcastle West Business Park.  The company plans to double capacity at the facility to 26,000ft2 in the coming months subject to planning permission.


The project is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation through IDA Ireland.


Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Employment, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, welcoming the announcement, said: “I am delighted that Ortec Inc. has decided to establish its European Headquarters and first investment outside of the US in Limerick. I wish Ortec Inc. and their team every success in Ireland.”  

Ortec Inc.’s Senior Vice President Christopher Brotherton announcing the investment today, said:  “This is our first investment outside of the US, and we are pleased to be doing it in Ireland.  It is a strategic part of our global expansion.  Bringing the project to this stage has required a great deal of collaboration.  We have received tremendous support from IDA Ireland, Limerick City and County Council, Shannon Properties, and a multitude of local professional advisors.” 


Source: www.businessworld.ie

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