VistaMed to create 125 new jobs

A report in the Irish Times  has revealed that medical device company VistaMed has announced the creation of 125 new jobs as part of a €7 million investment in its plants in Carrick-on-Shannon and Roosky.

VistaMed, which produces catheter and extrusion devices, said at the opening of its extension to its Carrick-on-Shannon manufacturing facility, that  it is likely the posts will be filled by the end of the year.

Minister for jobs, Richard Bruton, told the Irish Times: “Medical technologies is a key sector which we have targeted as part of our Action Plan for Jobs, and in particular we have sought to support the growth of a strong cluster of Irish companies in this area.

“ In recent years despite difficulties we have seen an overall strong performance in this sector. VistaMed is a great example of an Irish company, with world-class product offering, performing strongly in highly competitive global markets and employing large numbers of people in Co Leitrim.”