Merck to close Arklow pharmaceutical plant, threatening 100 jobs

Merck to close Arklow pharmaceutical plant, threatening 100 jobs

German multinational to wind down Irish facility by 2028 while expanding Cork operations Pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Arklow, County Wicklow, by the end of 2028, putting up to 100 jobs at risk. The German multinational confirmed it is considering shutting down the plant’s active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) … Read more

US pharma company Merck to invest €440 million, create 370 jobs in Ireland

Pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced plans to invest €440 million in its Co Cork operations, and it will create more than 370 permanent jobs by the end of 2027. The €440m investment will include the expansion of Merck’s facility in Carrigtwohill and a new manufacturing facility at Blarney Business Park in Cork. Merck said this … Read more