One of Mayo's biggest employers Hollister have today announced that they are going to invest €80 million in their facility in Ballina. This investment by Hollister will build upon their existing continence care portfolio of intermittent catheter products and services including their next generation hydrophilic catheters.
The company which first set up in Ballina in 1976, has in the past seven years seen significant investments made in the Ballina plant, both in infrastructure and equipment. During that period, a number of additional functions have been added to the original manufacturing process including research and technology development, new product development, corporate project engineering and technical services. The Ballina operation also coordinates the inventory, distribution and sales invoicing for Hollister throughout Europe and the EMEA region.
Welcoming the announcement today An Taoiseach Enda Kenny said “the investment by Hollister Incorporated of €80m in their Ballina plant is fantastic news for Mayo and the north west. The investment by Hollister represents a vote of confidence in Ballina and the local workforce. The Government's mission is to rebuild Ireland's economy and this can only be achieved by creating a supportive environment for business and jobs. New investments by companies like Hollister are critical in getting Ireland working again and the Government will do everything possible to win more investments into Ireland and Mayo."
More on this story in this weeks edition of the Mayo Advertiser which will be out on Friday.
