WuXi Biologics hosts Dundalk Chamber members

WuXi Biologics Ireland Hosts Dundalk Chamber Members for Site Tour, Celebrates Remarkable Growth

WuXi Biologics Ireland welcomed 30 members of the Dundalk Chamber for an exclusive site tour, showcasing the strides made since the construction of its state-of-the-art facility in 2019.

The building of the site initially created more than 7,000 construction jobs during the building phase. Today, the company employees over 800 full-time professionals across the two entities on the campus.

The company says that despite the challenges posed by the global landscape, their commitment to excellence and innovation led to the successful completion of its advanced facility. 

This culminated in the Facility of the Year Award from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).

Una McGoey, President of Dundalk Chamber, expressed her enthusiasm about the visit, stating:

"WuXi Biologics Ireland's contributions to our community and the region have been invaluable. Their growth story is a testament to the opportunities they provide and the collaborative spirit that drives their success."

Brendan McGrath, Site Head and VP of WuXi Biologics Ireland, shared his thoughts on the occasion, saying:

"We are proud to have reached this significant milestone. Our growth reflects the dedication and commitment of our team, as well as the unwavering support from the local community, including the Dundalk Chamber. We deeply appreciate the Chamber's support and look forward to further engaging with our local community."

He also emphasised the strategic location of Dundalk quoting from the Chamber’s affiliated website www.m1corridor.ie.  He explained that WuXi Biologics located in Dundalk, in part because of the population hinterland of over 2,000,000; 4 deep seaports, 3 airports and critically third level higher education, including DkIT, Queens and the Dublin universities.