Dundalk to get 100 new manufacturing jobs
Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc to establish precision parts cleaning facility
100 new manufacturing jobs are on the way to Dundalk following the announcement by that Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc, a subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, has announced the establishment of a precision parts cleaning facility in Mullagharlin.
According to IDA Ireland, the new facility is expected to create approximately 100 manufacturing jobs over the next five years, and it facility represents an expansion of services to the semiconductor industry in Ireland.
Headquartered in Japan, Pentagon Technologies Inc develops and provides innovative products and services to improve productivity and utilisation of semi-conductor manufacturing equipment. The IDA says that the new facility, located at the IDA Science and Technology Park, Mullagharlin, Dundalk is strategic in supporting Pentagon Technology’s Irish and European customers.
CEO for IDA Ireland Michael Lohan said: “Pentagon Technologies decision to expand its presence in Ireland with the establishment of a new state of the art facility in the North East region is a testament to the strategic appeal of Dundalk and the collaborative efforts between IDA Ireland and the team at Pentagon.
"The expected creation of 100 manufacturing jobs over the next five years is a substantial boost for the local economy, underscoring the attractiveness of Dundalk as a hub for cutting-edge technology and manufacturing. This announcement aligns with IDA Ireland’s ongoing efforts to position Ireland as a global leader in technology and innovation and exemplifies the success of our strategy to attract high-value investments to regional locations.”
Construction is in progress at the new site and the facility is expected to be operational in Q3 2024. Career opportunities at the new facility will include customer service, production, engineering, facilities, logistics and quality control.