A US medical technology firm is planning to create 65 jobs at its new global manufacturing facility in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
Integra Lifesciences develops medical devices for use in neuro trauma and neurosurgery, reconstructive surgery, general surgery and soft tissue repair.
The new positions will be in engineering and other technical areas, and will be supported by IDA Ireland.
The company officially opened its global manufacturing facility in Tullamore earlier today. The plant produces an ultrasonic aspirator used for the destruction of tissue that is used for tumour-removal procedures.
Minister for Finance Brian Cowen welcomed the new jobs. "In 2004, Integra established a shared services centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin to support its European manufacturing and sales activities.
"Due to the success of this venture . . . the company chose Ireland to further expand its activities," he said.
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