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Vertiv to create 300 jobs in the north west
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Vertiv to create 300 jobs in the north west

From RTÉ News · () English

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  • Technology manufacturer Vertiv plans a major expansion of its Letterkenny, Co Donegal facility, creating 300 new skilled jobs.
  • The expansion is driven by increasing demand for infrastructure solutions supporting AI, colocation, and hyperscale data centers.
  • The project, supported by IDA Ireland, aims to boost regional development and strengthen Ireland's position as a growth location for international companies.

Technology manufacturer Vertiv has announced significant expansion plans for its Letterkenny facility in Co Donegal, Ireland, which is expected to create 300 new skilled jobs in the north west region. The company, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, intends to add 7,000 square meters of space to its Letterkenny operations.

Vertiv's decision to expand in Donegal and create hundreds of new skilled jobs was "very welcome news" for the region and for Ireland.

— Micheál MartinThe Taoiseach commented on the announcement of Vertiv's expansion and job creation.

The expansion is a direct response to the escalating global demand for infrastructure solutions that support artificial intelligence (AI), colocation, and hyperscale data center deployments. Vertiv highlighted that the new positions will encompass various engineering and operational roles, crucial for increasing manufacturing capacity and enhancing technical expertise within the company.

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed the announcement, describing it as "very welcome news" for the region and the country. He emphasized that investments of this magnitude are vital for balanced regional development, reinforcing Ireland's enterprise base, and showcasing the confidence international firms have in Ireland for long-term growth. The project is receiving support from the government through IDA Ireland.

Investments of this scale support balanced regional development, strengthen our enterprise base, and demonstrate the confidence international companies continue to place in Ireland as a location for long-term growth.

— Micheál MartinThe Taoiseach highlighted the economic benefits of Vertiv's expansion for Ireland.

Paul Ryan, President of Vertiv in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, stated that the planned investment underscores the strategic importance of Vertiv's operations in Ireland's north west. "As demand for critical digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we are helping customers to deploy AI and data centre capacity worldwide," he said. Vertiv, which has facilities across Ireland and operates in over 130 countries, has already hired over 500 employees in its Irish facilities this year.

As demand for critical digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we are helping customers to deploy AI and data centre capacity worldwide.

— Paul RyanVertiv's President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa discussed the company's role in meeting global demand.
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