Published on
175 new jobs for Galway
Pharmaceuticals company Chanelle has today announced a €70 million investment at its Galway headquarters, creating 175 new jobs. The company is expanding its manufacturing capacity as well as investing in expanded Research and Development facilities.
The company headquarters are in Loughrea, County Galway and the new jobs will be created there over the next five years.
Welcoming the announcement today, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said:
I am delighted to welcome this €70 million investment by the Chanelle Group which is a vote of confidence in Ireland as a world class manufacturing location and as a leading centre for research and development in both human and veterinary pharmaceuticals. It is most welcome that Chanelle is increasing its workforce to over 550 people in the West of Ireland.
Construction on the expansion of production facilities which will add 30,000 sq ft of manufacturing plant will commence in March. 45 jobs will be created during construction.
READ NEXT: Looking for funding for your business?