Digital infrastructure firm Vertiv has plans to expand its Donegal operation and create up to 300 new jobs.
The Ohio-based company, which develops power, cooling and IT infrastructure for data centres and other commercial settings, operates in more than 130 countries.
Vertiv has announced plans to submit an application to Donegal County Council to develop a further 7,000 sq m production facility at its current base in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
The new space will add to the company’s existing operations in Burnfoot, Co. Donegal, Campsie in Derry, its central procurement office in Limerick and a sales and service office in Dublin. The company now employs close to 2,500 people in Ireland.
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Vertiv’s president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, Paul Ryan, said the expansion reflects the strategic importance of Ireland to the firm’s global business.
“As demand for critical digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we are helping customers to deploy AI and data centre capacity worldwide,” he said.
“The expected extension, together with continued recruitment across our facilities, is part of our ongoing actions to support continued growth, while creating opportunities for skills development and career growth across the region.”
IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan, whose organisation has supported the investment by Vertiv, said the US group’s move shows global companies can scale from regional locations in Ireland.
“The expansion of its Letterkenny facility reflects the capability of the local team, the strength of the wider northwest talent base, and the strategic importance of Vertiv’s Irish operations within its global business.
“IDA Ireland is pleased to support this investment and looks forward to continuing to work closely with Vertiv as it delivers on its ambitious growth plans.”
Since the beginning of the year, Vertiv has added more than 500 new staff to its Irish operations.
Further positions are still open at the group’s several locations in Ireland, including engineering and operational roles.
