New Frontiers Alumus Company Xerotech Expand their Workforce

ATU Galway-Mayo New Frontiers alumnus company Xerotech, a world leader in advanced battery systems for non-road mobile machinery applications, recently announced that it plans to hire over 100 new employees to meet the growing demand for its configurable battery pack technology.

Xerotech has a proven track record of delivering high-performance battery solutions for a wide range of applications, from mining and construction equipment to marine and aviation vehicles. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, the company is dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for its customers while reducing their environmental impact.

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has hailed Xerotech’s continued success and outlined what an important contribution this news is to the economy, saying:

“Xerotech is one of the most innovative and interesting Irish companies I have engaged with. Batteries are going to be a big part of our post-fossil fuels future and it’s extra-ordinary how advanced these technologies are. It’s great that it’s happening in the west of Ireland.”

The new roles coming on stream include various technical and support roles, including engineering, production, sales and marketing, research and development, quality assurance, machine build and design, supply chain, and testing.

Xerotech is an Enterprise Ireland supported company. CEO of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy said, “Xerotech is a highly innovative company delivering high performance energy and power management solutions for large machinery. A key goal for Enterprise Ireland is to support companies to make the transition to the low-carbon, resourceefficient economy of the future and innovative solutions like Xerotech’s Hibernium® battery pack technology is key to supporting this critical agenda.”