Zeus, the Irish-owned global packaging supply chain solutions company, has opened a 70,000 sq ft logistics facility in Watergrasshill, Cork.

The company said that 40 new roles will be created at the facility over the next 18 months.

Set to be operational by April, the new site is part of Zeus’ national logistics and distribution strategy, with four key facilities to be positioned throughout the island of Ireland. The new roles are the areas of logistics, distribution, commercial and administration.

With over 12,000 pallet space, the Watergrasshill facility has 12 metre clear internal eaves, five dock levellers and uses voice controlled ‘Warehouse Management System’ integrating four other logistics centres within Limerick and Dublin.

Customers of Zeus include Kaufland, Lidl, Aldi, ABP, Harrods, Musgrave, Ryanair and McDonalds. 

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Adrian Lannon, chief operations officer, commented: “As Zeus has expanded organically through strategic acquisition, we now need to future-proof our operational capacity and capability.

“This new modern facility will allow optimised placement of stocks around the country, bringing products closer to our customers. We also have plans for further investment in our Limerick operations, consolidating our JJ O’Toole, Limerick Packaging and Zeus Limerick business operations.”

Zeus founder Brian O’Sullivan stated: “I grew up in east Cork, and it’s where I started my working life. I am very proud to now be reinvesting back in my local roots, opening this new facility in Watergrasshill.

“This will greatly improve our capability within the region, create new jobs, deliver a better work life balance for our colleagues and importantly, deliver greater service options to our customers.”

Finance minister and local TD Michael McGrath performed the official opening.

The minister stated: “Zeus is an inspirational example of a home-grown company scaling internationally, having been founded by Brian O’Sullivan in 1998. Having followed their global growth with interest, I am delighted to today open the new Watergrasshill logistics facility, which will provide a major boost for the local economy.”

Established by Brian O’Sullivan in 1998, Zeus employs over 900 people worldwide.

During the past 12 months, the company says it has added €75m of revenue through acquisition. Zeus acquired Polpack in Poland in February 2023.