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L-R Ei Electronics Manufacturing Director Jim Duignan, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Ei Electronics CEO Mick Guinee.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at the official opening of Ei Electronics’ new headquarters in Shannon.
L-R Ei Electronics Ireland Country Manager Tom Meehan, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Ei Electronics CEO Mick Guinee and Technical Sales Manager Sean Meally.
AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR THE CREATION OF 200 JOBS AT NEW EI ELECTRONICS GROUP HEADQUARTERS... Taoiseach Micheál Martin unveils new Ei Electronics Group headquarters in Shannon
L ast month, Ei Electronics welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin to officially open its state-of-the-art new group headquarters on its existing campus. Plans to hire 200 additional staff members over the coming year at the Shannon facility were also revealed.
The new building comprises a 10,000m² facility and includes significant additional manufacturing capacity, research and development and office space. The expansion underpins a strategy of maintaining 100% of manufacturing in Shannon, in addition
to the co-location of other key functions on a single site. The new development consists of a 3-storey building adjoining its existing headquarters. With a turnover in 2021 of approximately €320m, and 1,100 employees worldwide, Ei Electronics commands a leadership position globally as a manufacturer of residential fire and gas detection products. The company is 100% Irish-owned and has been operating for over 55 years. Over 30 years ago it became a fully-fledged Irish company after a management buy-out from General Electric in 1988. Official opening Speaking at the opening of the Ei Electronics campus in Shannon on Friday, 4 March, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “I am pleased to be here to witness
Ei Electronics new headquarters in Shannon.
“Today Ei Electronics is one of the most significant employers in Ireland’s Midwest.”
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