Funding for the expansion was approved by the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta as part of the Government’s COVID-19 Jobs Stimulus Package. This 2,088 square metre expansion will provide extra production/manufacturing space and administration offices at the company’s current substantial facilities in An Spidéal in Conamara where recruitment for the 40+ new jobs has already commenced. The refurbishment will provide Cambus Medical/Freudenberg Medical with the opportunity to overcome previous capacity limitations, develop new manufacturing capabilities and explore new business opportunities and secure new customers.
Barry Comerford, Cambus Medical CEO announced the expansion saying, “The Cambus Medical team is delighted with the support from all of our stakeholders; Freudenberg Medical, for its support and confidence in us, Údarás na Gaeltachta for investing in the site, and all of our Staff for making this a reality. ‘Our Dedication Shows’, is our commitment to growing a strong sustainable business in An Spidéal and delivering high skilled interesting jobs for people, jobs that make a real difference to the lives of patients across the globe. We are sure that thanks to our culture, values, determination and persistence, we will someday achieve our goal of 500 people working at Cambus Medical.”
Dr. Max Gisbert Kley, Chief Executive Officer of Freudenberg Medical added, “Freudenberg Medical is proud to support the expansion of Cambus Medical as a joint-venture partner. Since the initial investment of Freudenberg Medical in 2013 Cambus has grown significantly faster than the market and has more than tripled the number of employees in An Spidéal. This is a testament to Cambus’ strong market position as the technology leader for hypotubes and metal components for medical devices.”
The Irish Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D. welcomed the expansion on behalf of the Government. “I would like to congratulate Cambus Medical and its entire staff on the news of their significant job creation and expansion as the company continues to provide valuable sustainable employment in the An Spidéal area. The Cois Fharraige area has seen the announcement of up to 200 jobs in the medical device sector over the past few months, which is proof of what can be achieved on the west coast of Ireland with targeted state support.”
The Government Chief Whip, Jack Chambers, T.D. added: “The announcement of 40+ new jobs in a rural area like An Spidéal is another significant boost to the area and the availability of highly skilled jobs is very welcome at a time when the country is finding its feet following the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope this announcement will highlight to companies and those looking to relocate to Gaeltacht areas of the benefits and opportunities it can provide to businesses and people. The Gaeltacht is now home to a substantial number of medical device companies and we hope that the news of Cambus Medical’s expansion and opportunities for job creation will be replicated further.”
Anna Ní Ghallachair, Chairperson of the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta (The local Development Board) said: “On behalf of the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, I wish to congratulate Cambus Medical/Freudenberg Medical and its team on this expansion and the creation of 40 new jobs. This innovative company, established by two local entrepreneurs with the support of Údarás na Gaeltachta, employs many people in the area and continues to contribute greatly to the local economy.”
Mícheál Ó hÉanaigh, Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Chief Executive Officer outlined the assistance available to companies who locate in the Gaeltacht Areas using the high quality skills available.
• Cambus Medical, a Freudenberg Medical Joint Venture partner, specialises in the development and manufacture of technologically advanced Hypotubes, Specialty Needles and Metal Micro-Component solutions for minimally invasive medical devices used in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The company was established by Barry Comerford and John Farragher in 2006 and has grown its customer base significantly in Ireland and overseas since then. In 2013 the company entered into a strategic partnership with Freudenberg Medical, a global leader in manufacturing in the medical device sector.
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