Expansion of IBM’s software developer and R&D presence in Waterford creating additional high-value jobs

IBM have announced plans to create additional high-value jobs in the South East of the country with the support of IDA Ireland. The leading global technology company will, over the next three years, hire up to 75 software engineers, dedicated to research and development (R&D), based in Waterford. Read more

Suir Engineering Achieves Record Profit as Growth Accelerates Across Irish and UK Markets

Waterford-headquartered Suir Engineering recorded a 56% increase in operating profit in 2024, making it the most successful year in the company’s 41-year history — and underscoring the South East’s growing reputation as a base for internationally competitive engineering and construction excellence. Read more

Historic day for Waterford City as new Glassworks Building One launched at the former Waterford Crystal site

‘Where University meets Enterprise’ is the tagline for the Glassworks Building One, launched today and which sees the transformation of the former Waterford Crystal site into a co-located university enterprise quarter. Read more

TriviumVet has announced that it has been acquired by PBI-Gordon Corporation

TriviumVet, the innovative Irish veterinary research and development company, has been acquired by U.S.-based PBI-Gordon Corporation, in a landmark deal that underscores Ireland’s growing reputation as a hub for world-class life sciences innovation. Read more

Enterprise Ireland is investing €1m in a new business advancement programme to help companies scale in the South East

Enterprise Ireland is investing €1m in a new business advancement programme to help companies scale in the South East and to create jobs growth in participating companies. Read more

Energia Renewables meets with the South East Offshore Wind Partnership

Managing Director of Energia Renewables Peter Baillie was invited to speak to the South East Offshore Wind Partnership last week at Kilkenny County Chamber. Read more

South East Jobs and Skills Fair is on Saturday, 22nd February in the Granville Hotel, Waterford

Waterford Chamber is delighted to announce the return of the South East Jobs and Skills Fair on Saturday, 22nd February in the Granville Hotel, Waterford, from 9am to 3pm. Read more

Abbott Opens State-of-the-Art Global Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny

Abbott today marked the official opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, Ireland with a ceremony attended by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris, TD, and Abbott Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ford. Read more

UKG Launches Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny and the creation of 200 jobs

UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions and the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world, has announced the establishment of its newest Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny, Ireland. Read more

Opening of 80,000 sq. ft. expansion of Integer’s guidewire manufacturing facility in New Ross, County Wexford

Integer Holdings Corporation, a leading medical device contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), formally announced the official opening of an 80,000 sq. ft. expansion of Integer’s guidewire manufacturing facility in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland, earlier this month. Read more