Midwest region attracts investment from global players
Shannon proves itself a major hub for foreign direct investment with more than 4,000 jobs created in the last three years
Shannon is home to 58 IDA-supported companies employing 5,665 people.
“Companies such as Lufthansa, Molex, Zimmer and Intel manage key functions of global significance from Shannon, while €3 billion in exports alone can be linked to the Shannon area,” said Dennis Curran, the IDA’s divisional manager for regional business development.
“The area welcomed a new IDA client in 2018 with the decision by Jaguar Land Rover, a world-leading car manufacturer, to establish its ...