150 jobs created at Fermoy facility
A Fortune 500 company this week officially opened its expanded medical facility in Fermoy which is expected to create up to 150 jobs.
Sanmina Corporation’s operation in Fermoy dates back to the site’s opening in 1989. Since then, it has grown to become Sanmina’s largest medical facility in Europe.
The expansion to the site is expected to further enhance Sanmina’s capabilities for the finished medical device market, reinforcing Ireland’s role as a leading hub for medical technology manufacturing.
The site includes advanced manufacturing capabilities, and its first new automation line is already installed and commissioned.
The expansion includes a new ISO8 clean room and several high-volume automation lines dedicated to producing wearable medical devices.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin opened the new facility and said: “Sanmina has been part of the community in Fermoy since 1989, home to its largest medical facility in Europe.
“This expansion is a strong vote of confidence in the skills, talent and ability of the workforce in Cork and beyond, and of Ireland’s continued attractiveness as a destination for international investment and a global leader in medical technology innovation.”
Sean Moran, SVP of IMS Europe at Sanmina, said “This expansion underscores Sanmina’s long-term commitment to Fermoy and to Ireland as a centre of excellence for medical technology manufacturing. For over 36 years, our Fermoy site has been driven by exceptional talent and a strong culture of innovation and quality. That combination has been central to our success and to supporting the growth of our customers in the global medical device marketplace while creating high-quality employment and opportunity in the region.”
Mary Buckley, Executive Director of IDA Ireland, said: “Sanmina has been providing significant employment in Fermoy for many decades. This expansion future proofs the site and demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to the southwest region. I wish to congratulate Sanmina and assure them of the continued partnership with IDA Ireland.”
Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy said: “We are delighted to welcome Sanmina’s decision to expand its operations here in Cork. This investment speaks volumes about the strengths of our region, our skilled workforce, our connectivity and our favourable business environment. Sanmina has had a long-standing presence in Fermoy and this expansion underscores their commitment to Cork as a place to grow and innovate.
“This major milestone is a testament to the success of Sanmina’s Cork operations and the effective partnership with IDA Ireland in supporting and enabling continued expansion in the region.”