Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland has announced a €100m investment in Limerick.
The firm, which is a division of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, will use the investment to expand its existing site in Plassey, Limerick.
The company’s ongoing investment in Ireland will also result in the creation of up to 80 additional jobs.
The Johnson & Johnson Vision site in Limerick is one of the largest contact lens manufacturing facilities in the world.
The expansion project will see the location install fully automated flexible manufacturing lines.
The company said this technology will support the growth of the astigmatism product line and also help deliver the company’s new products in the future.
Construction is currently underway with production expected to commence in 2024.
The facility is now hiring for a variety of positions, including those in operations, engineering, and quality.
“Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a vision impairment,” said Chris Ewer, vice president, and E2E supply chain leader.
“With the growth of our manufacturing operations in Limerick and our strong supply chain network around the world, we look forward to supporting more patients and eye care professionals with the products they need where they need them.”
Johnson & Johnson has been in Limerick for more than 25 years. The facility is now powered by electricity from 100pc renewable sources, including wind generation from a wind turbine located on the site.
The American multinational was founded in 1886 and is one of the world’s biggest healthcare companies.