A Wicklow-based firm Automatic Plastics, which specialises in plastic manufacturing for industries such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices, has announced significant expansion plans.
Automatic Plastics (APL) is celebrating its 50th year in operation in the county by creating 80 new jobs.
APL will also invest millions of euros in a new expansion plan for its Tinahely plant.
The positions are planned to be added over the following three years, bringing the firm’s total headcount to 130.
The initiative is being supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar said the announcement is a !welcome addition to Government plans to ensure jobs growth in every region of Ireland”.
“For 50 years APL has provided sustainable and bespoke injection moulding of the highest standard to its clients. The company’s recent acquisition by Comar shows just how important Ireland’s EU membership is for overseas investment.
“I congratulate APL and wish the company every success with its future endeavours,” the Tánaiste said. Established in 1972, Automatic Plastics specialises in custom injection moulding for pharma and medtech, providing firms in Ireland and overseas.