The brand new expert roles shall be created as a part of an preliminary five-year $350m funding.
AI infrastructure supplier Equinix will create 200 jobs in Dundalk, Co Louth via an funding of as much as $700m in a brand new facility that shall be constructed by native firm Hanley Vitality.
New roles on the facility shall be in technical fields resembling precision engineering, high quality assurance and lean manufacturing. Hiring has already begun, and there are plans for the ability to have interaction regionally with apprenticeship and coaching programmes.
The deal ensures an preliminary $350m throughout 5 years and is extendable to 10 years. The brand new facility shall be used completely to construct specialised energy tools for Equinix’s knowledge centres worldwide.
Adaire Fox-Martin, the CEO and president of Equinix, mentioned: “This funding builds upon Equinix’s longtime presence in Eire and displays the strategically essential function the nation performs within the world expertise ecosystem.
“Our enlargement in Dundalk additional strengthens our capacity to satisfy rising buyer demand whereas creating native jobs and supporting the neighborhood.”
Equinix mentioned that by centralising its manufacturing of parts resembling low-voltage switchgear, energy distribution items and distant energy panels on the new 150,000 sq ft facility, it expects to realize as much as 15pc quicker lead instances when in comparison with conventional procurement strategies.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD mentioned: “This vital announcement reinforces Eire’s place as a frontrunner in digital infrastructure and superior manufacturing. The creation of tons of of expert jobs and the introduction of world-class amenities in Dundalk is a significant increase for the area and for our nationwide economic system.”
Equinix, which runs 280 knowledge centres throughout six continents, works with companions resembling Amazon Net Providers, Nvidia, Azure and Google Cloud.
Managing director of Equinix Eire Peter Lantry mentioned the funding would safe the corporate’s provide chain regionally within the Louth area and guarantee its long-term presence there, whereas IDA Eire CEO Michael Lohan mentioned it could “ship vital financial advantages and high-value jobs in Dundalk and the broader area”.
Hanley Vitality, which employs round 850 worldwide, plans to construct the brand new facility utilizing “low-carbon supplies and environment friendly building practices”, based on Equinix. The power will even function a temperature-controlled testing laboratory – which Equinix claimed would be the solely one in every of its form in Eire or the UK.
Hanley CEO John O’Driscoll mentioned: “Partnering with Equinix on this transformative venture highlights the energy of Irish engineering and innovation. Our superior testing amenities and experience will make sure that the tools produced right here meets the best world requirements, supporting knowledge centres worldwide.”
On the finish of final yr, Hanley was acquired by US engineering and manufacturing firm Jabil for round $725m.
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