US medical device manufacturer Biomerics has announced the opening of a new facility in Galway, with plans to create 40 jobs over the next five years.
The new 2,000 sq ft site is Biomerics’ first facility in Europe and the second facility outside of the US after Costa Rica.
The new base will focus on the development and manufacturing of balloons and balloon catheters for the medical sector.
Biomerics’ expansion here is being supported by IDA Ireland.
“This move brings with it the creation of 40 jobs providing new opportunities for people to work and live in Galway, which has a proven track record when it comes to providing a rich pool of talent with a highly skilled and educated workforce,” Minister of State in the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton, TD, said.
Global Head of Life Sciences at IDA Ireland Michael Lohan said that Biomerics’ decision to locate its first European site in Galway is terrific news for Ireland and reflects the established Lifesciences cluster in the West Region
Biomerics said it decided to locate in Galway due to the region’s significant cluster of medical device companies, a skilled labour pool, an international reputation, and access to suppliers and vendors.
“Having this new location is another step in our strategic growth plan. We continue to see a strong need around balloon component development,” said Todd McFarland, President of Biomerics FMI.
“Our focus will be on next-generation technologies, including micro and sensing balloons. Additionally, the facility will provide more capacity to support our strategic customers in the interventional markets we serve,” he added.
Founded in 1994, Biomerics provides services in engineering design and development, technical transfer manufacturing and contract manufacturing. This includes sterilisation and packaging for medical devices components, subassemblies and finished medical devices.
