Two Expansion Projects In Ireland Create More Than 125 Jobs

Siemens Healthineers will launch a new laboratory equipment R&D center in Swords, while Lufthansa Technik expands in Shannon.

“This is an exciting opportunity for us to create an entrepreneurial research environment, while leveraging the strength and breadth of all that Siemens Healthineers has to offer,” commented Fred O’Brien, VP of Manufacturing and Managing Director of Swords for Siemens Healthineers. “It highlights the calibre of the existing team and with this investment we will create a hub of skilled and experienced engineers and researchers, broadening the scope of careers in the local area.”

Siemens Healthineers has been active in Swords supplying medical diagnostic equipment to hospitals and laboratories since 1966. The site manufactures hematology and immunoassay analyzers and supports the continuous innovation of current and new products and the development of laboratory automation software, exported to more than 50 countries across all continents.

“Today’s investment announcement by Siemens Healthineers is terrific news and demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to Ireland, where it’s had a presence in Dublin for 57 years,” said Mary Buckley, Interim CEO of IDA Ireland. “We welcome the company’s plans to create 100 new jobs across research and development and we wish continued success for Siemens Healthineers.”

Lufthansa Technik Plans New Facility, More Jobs For Shannon

Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) will further expand its business in Ireland with the opening of a nearly 22,000-square-foot aircraft engine repair facility and the creation of 25 new jobs in Shannon. More jobs are expected to be announced later this year.

LTTS, a subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Technik AG, is experiencing a significant increase in market demand for its worldwide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft engines and components, particularly following the recovery of the aviation sector after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lufthansa Technik Ireland
(Photo: IDA Ireland / Photograph by Eamon Ward)

LTTS has been operating in Ireland since 1992 and employs more than 300 people in Shannon, Kildare and Dublin. The current expansion plans mean that the company urgently needs 25 highly skilled aircraft mechanics who will be based at its new facility in the mid-west, working on state-of-the-art aviation technology and equipment. It is expected that the new facility, commissioned by The Shannon Airport Group, will be fully operational by March 2023.

“This is fantastic news for Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon who are celebrating 30 years in operation in Shannon,” said Taoiseach Varadkar. “The new state-of-the-art facility will create highly skilled jobs in the Shannon Aviation Services Cluster. Congratulations to the whole Lufthansa Technik team on this milestone achievement. I wish you the very best with this new chapter.”

The announcement follows the recent launch of Lufthansa Technik’s Mobile Engine Services facility in Kildare.

“Today we are marking another significant milestone for Lufthansa Technik in the Irish market with the addition of a manufacturing operation in Shannon,” said CEO Michael Malewski. “This is a really important development for our customers and complements our existing services portfolio in MRO.

“The aviation industry was severely impacted by the pandemic,” Malewski continued. “However, the recovery has been rapid and the demand for aircraft maintenance is greater than ever. We are meeting this strong demand by growing our footprint, our capacity and our workforce in Ireland. We already doubled our productive headcount in Shannon over the past 18 months and now need even more people to join our team.”

The latest development in Shannon means that not only is LTTS expanding its footprint in Ireland, but it will also be able to offer new products for turbine engines that power Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft (specifically, CFM56, V2500, LEAP and GTF turbine engines).

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“Today’s announcement that LTTS is expanding operations in Shannon where it has had a presence for the past three decades is very good news,” said Eileen Sharpe, Global Head of Engineering & Green Economy and Growth Markets, IDA Ireland. “This expansion will increase capacity at the facility and lead to the creation of highly skilled roles. IDA Ireland remains committed to winning jobs and investment in regional locations. I wish LTTS every success with this investment.”

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