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Taoiseach Micheál Martin Opens New Ei E Shannon, and Announces Plans to Cre
n Friday last Shannon based Company Ei Electronics welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin to officially open its state-of-the-art new Group Headquarters on its existing Campus. The Company also announced plans to hire 200 additional staff over the coming 12 months at its Shannon Facility.
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The new Headquarters Building on the existing Ei Campus comprises a 10,000m2 facility. It includes significant additional manufacturing capacity, Research and Development, and office space. The expansion underpins a strategy of maintaining 100% of manufacturing in Shannon, in addition to the co-location of other key functions on a single site. Commenting on the announcement at the Ei Electronics Campus in Shannon, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “Iʼm pleased to be here to witness first-hand the continued expansion of Ei Electronics, one of Irelandʼs largest and most successful manufacturing and electronic companies. For over five decades the company has been a remarkable contribution to Shannon and the Mid-West region and its ambitious plans for future growth and job creation are very welcome. Ei Electronics is an outstanding Irish-owned company creating solutions with a global reach and I commend Michael and his team on todayʼs milestone announcement.” With a turnover in 2021 of circa €320m, and 1,100 employees worldwide, Ei Electronics www.eielectronics.com. commands a leadership position globally as a manufacturer of residential fire and gas detection products. The Company is 100% Irish owned, and is in existence for over 55 years. Over 30 years ago it became a fully-fledged Irish Company after a management buy-out from General Electric in 1988. Today Ei Electronics is one of the most significant employers in Irelandʼs Midwest. Ei CEO Michael Guinee added, “We are delighted to welcome An Taoiseach for what is another milestone in Eiʼs long history. Today we embark on our next phase of growth, on the site in Shannon we have occupied for over 55 years. This building is a testament to the dedication of very many people over several decades, built on a strong culture of loyalty, respect, commitment and long service.”
Ei Electronics Manufacturing Director Jim Duignan, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Ei Electronics CEO Mick Guinee
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