Win for Stryker

from Chamberlink Issue 1 - Cork March on America

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The awards, in association with Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner, were presented at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner in Cork City Hall.

Cork Chamber announced Stryker as the overall winner of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2023. Now in their 25th year, these awards recognise the diversity and vibrancy that exists in the Cork business community. There were four individual category awards presented on the night:

• LegitFit: Emerging Cork Company of the Year 2023

• M&P O’ Sullivan: SME Cork Company of the Year 2023

• Amarenco: Large Cork Company of the Year 2023

• Stryker: International Cork Company of the Year 2023

“Tonight is a wonderful celebration for the business community in Cork,” commented Ronan Murray, Cork Chamber President. “The calibre of applicants for this years’ awards has been phenomenal, all of whom deserve recognition for their achievements. Our winners tonight LegitFit, M&P O’ Sullivan, Amarenco and Stryker, should feel exceptionally proud. It is clear that each has had a unique journey filled with ambition, vision and hard work, and I wish each winner every success as they continue to grow.”

On accepting the award Dr Bernard O’Connor, Vice President Advanced Operations & Global Additive Technologies at Stryker said: “We are thrilled to accept this prestigious award. This award is testament to the drive and dedication of our teams who are motivated to seek innovative and pioneering solutions in delivering our mission – together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.”

“Stryker’s story in Cork began with 20 people in 1998, 25 years later we now employ over 4,000 people across six sites. Stryker benefits from the talent pool in Cork and works closely with our education and business partners to drive a programme of lifelong learning. We are proud of our success. Our continued growth and investment means that Cork is a hub for our Manufacturing, Supply Chain management and R&D...We are embedded in our community and our success is only possible with its support. This award is dedicated to all of the people who are part of the Stryker story in Ireland. We look forward to our continued shared success.”

Sinéad Bryan, Managing Director of Vodafone Business Ireland commented on the awards: “Vodafone Ireland is proud to partner with Cork Chamber in celebrating the innovation, performance and growth of so many great companies. Through our support of businesses across the country, we are acutely aware of the challenging environment that currently exists, but we also recognise the determination and resilience that embodies Irish businesses and enterprise. Cork is well known for its competitiveness and ambitions for success, so it is a tremendous achievement for all of the finalists and the companies who came out on top in their categories. It is also encouraging to see the levels of diversity and depth of talent that’s based here in Cork which provides such a strong foundation for the impact and influence we see around the world. Congratulations especially to all the winners and we wish them all the best for the coming years.”