Freudenberg Medical opens expanded facility in Ireland with 250 new jobs announced

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Freudenberg Medical, a leading global design, development and manufacturing partner for minimally invasive medical devices, has announced the creation of 250 new jobs at the official opening of its newly expanded facility in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland.
Part of the Freudenberg Group, Freudenberg Medical is a global contract design and manufacturing partner to the medical device and biopharma industry with operations in key MedTech hubs across the US, Europe, Asia and Costa Rica. The expansion adds 16,500 sq. ft. to the Carrick-on-Shannon facility, bringing the total site footprint in Co. Leitrim to 157,000 sq. ft. The newly announced jobs will increase existing staffing levels in Carrick-on-Shannon by over a third to 950 people by 2026.

The expansion will help Freudenberg Medical to meet accelerating global demand for its products and solutions. As part of the expansion, the company is enhancing technologies to deliver next generation catheter solutions for its global customer base. Producing some of the most advanced and intricate catheters in modern healthcare, the site has built a global reputation as a trusted partner for medical device companies specializing in electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular therapies.

Freudenberg Medical currently employs over 1,000 people in Ireland, shipping over 16 million complex catheters each year from a combined 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing footprint at its facilities in Co. Leitrim and Co. Galway. In 2023, the company also expanded its facility in Galway, increasing manufacturing area by 50% and announcing the addition of 100 new jobs.

Dr. Mark Ostwald, CEO of Freudenberg Medical, said "Ireland has established a world-renowned reputation in the life sciences sector and holds strategic importance within Freudenberg Medical's global network. With a 25-year history in the country, this latest investment further enhances our world-class operations here. The proven excellence of our local teams has earned the confidence of our customers, which has in turn driven strong global demand. This success shaped our decision to invest in expanding our operations, allowing us to continue delivering innovative solutions to the medical device industry.”

Recruitment for the newly announced positions at Freudenberg Medical is underway for roles in engineering, research & development, manufacturing operations and support services. The company’s Irish operations were originally established as joint venture partnerships with the former VistaMed operations in Co. Leitrim and Cambus Medical in Co. Galway which are now part of Freudenberg Medical’s global operations.