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Edwards Lifesciences Corporation today celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing center in Castletroy, Limerick City, and announced its intention to increase its workforce to 850 employees in the coming years. This represents the creation of 250 additional jobs compared to what was initially announced at the groundbreaking in 2019. Edwards established operations in Ireland in 2018 at a facility in the Shannon Freezone and still employs people there. The new purpose-built facility will focus on the manufacture of breakthrough innovative therapies and life-saving medical technologies for patients suffering from heart valve disease. “Our announcement illustrates the continued growth of our company globally and demonstrates our confidence to the Mid-West of Ireland. By expanding our presence in the area, we aim to create a hub for Europe and bring us closer to the patients in the region who will receive these life-saving therapies.” says Michael A Mussallem, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Edwards Lifesciences. Employees at the plant will …
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