New York-listed medtech company Stryker has officially opened its 156,000 sq ft 3D printing facility in Anngrove, Co Cork with capacity for 600 high-tech jobs.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, representatives from IDA Ireland and other local guests were on site to celebrate the opening of the additive manufacturing facility following significant investment by Stryker.
Stryker has led the development of applications for additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, in the manufacturing of specialised medical devices, and the company makes products to treat bone-related conditions across knees, hips, shoulder, ankle, craniomaxillofacial and spine.
It also develops patient-specific solutions for people with significant disease progression often with no alternative. In addition to its manufacturing facilities, Anngrove will also serve as the headquarters for Stryker's additive manufacturing centre of excellence, the AMagine Institute.
"The new facility and talent will continue to unlock new opportunities that were previously not possible, accelerate innovation globally and further support our mission to make healthcare better together with our customers," said Viju Menon, group president of global quality and operations at Stryker.
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"With our experience and proprietary technology, we are excited to impact more patients and drive growth with this additional investment. We are also pleased to expand our talent base in Ireland with engaging roles across a range of disciplines. At Stryker we are committed to a diverse, safe and inclusive work environment.”
The Taoiseach said the opening was a "very welcome development for Cork and the South West region" and that the government would work to ensure Ireland is an "attractive location for the medtech sector."
Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said: "Stryker has been innovating in additive manufacturing within the medtech industry for more than 20 years and opened its Anngrove facility in 2016.
"The expanded facility furthers the company’s four-decade commitment to Ireland and recognises the strong ecosystem of universities, engineering talent and partners such as the IDA.
"It also builds on Stryker’s outstanding track record for innovation and shows the key role Anngrove plays in the company’s global additive technology research and development."
Stryker employs more than 4,000 people across eight facilities in Belfast, Cork and Limerick.
Photo: Styker's 3D printing facility in Anngrove, Co Cork.
