Report: J&J plans €100m expansion in Ireland, to add 100 jobs

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is reportedly planning to expand its vision business in Ireland with a €100 million project that’s slated to add 100 jobs to the local economy.

The plant in Limerick is expected to bring 100 permanent jobs on top of 200 temporary construction jobs, Silicon Republic reported.

“We believe that the new manufacturing roles being introduced in Limerick in 2019 will be foundational in helping us bring new, innovative contact lens products to our patients and customers around the world at an industry-leading pace,” J&J Vision Care plant leader John Lynch said.

J&J Vision employs roughly 1,000 people in Limerick, according to the website.

Last week Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) said it’s looking to open a new facility in Limerick that could bring in up to 600 new jobs for the region.

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