Tech Irish virtual reality start-up Mersus lands major European tech awardMersus Technologies, an Athlone-based start-up company that specialises in immersive technology, won the European tech award for best virtual reality platform
MedTech Medtech machine firm Adapt Engineering to quadruple staff under new ownershipThe Dublin-based company has been bought by British firm PCE, which sees Ireland as a ‘gateway’ to the European market
Tech Irish tech job losses a boon for life sciences’ firmsThe life sciences sector, which includes chemicals and medical devices companies, currently employs at about 16 per cent of all workers under the remit of state agency companies in Ireland
Companies Boston Scientific to create over 400 jobs in €80m investmentMedical device company expanding its site in Clonmel with hiring already underway
Boston Scientific to invest €100m in its Galway campus as part of significant expansionThe US medical device company will hire an additional 300 people and increase manufacturing site by 40,000 sq ft
American horizons: Why the IDA is still upbeat about US investment in Ireland Last year, there were 250 foreign direct investments by multinationals in this country and despite global uncertainty, the IDA is positive about the future