A long-established company in Donegal is planning to create up to another 300 jobs in the county.
Engineering firm Vertiv has said it will be submitting an application to Donegal County Council for an additional 7,000 square metres of space at its Letterkenny facility.
The company also have facilities at Burnfoot and Campsie near Derry, alongside its Central Procurement Office in Limerick and its sales and service office in Dublin.
Vertiv, previously called E&I Engineering and described as a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, is actively recruiting across these sites, reinforcing its position as one of Ireland’s most significant industrial and technology employers.
The new opportunities include multiple engineering and operational roles across the business.
Expand
The new jobs have been welcomed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
“Vertiv’s decision to expand in Donegal and create hundreds of new skilled jobs is very welcome news for the region and for Ireland,” he said.
“Investments of this scale support balanced regional development, strengthen our enterprise base, and demonstrate the confidence international companies continue to place in Ireland as a location for long-term growth.”
Paul Ryan, president of Vertiv in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), said: “This planned investment reflects the strategic importance of our operations across Ireland and the North West.
“As demand for critical digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we are helping customers to deploy AI and data centre capacity worldwide.
“The expected extension, together with continued recruitment across our facilities, is part of our ongoing actions to support continued growth, while creating opportunities for skills development and career growth across the region.”
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD said: “It is exciting to see Letterkenny attracting this level of investment from a global leader in critical digital infrastructure.
“This proposed expansion will allow professionals to build careers within a global organization while enjoying the unique quality of life the North West offers, and it underlines the integral role these facilities play in Vertiv’s global manufacturing network.”
Strength
Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said: “Vertiv’s continued growth in Co. Donegal is a strong example of how global companies can scale high-value operations from regional locations in Ireland.
“The expansion of its Letterkenny facility reflects the capability of the local team, the strength of the wider North West talent base, and the strategic importance of Vertiv’s Irish operations within its global business.
“IDA Ireland is pleased to support this investment and looks forward to continuing to work closely with Vertiv as it delivers on its ambitious growth plans.”