December 15, 2021 – BD recently announced plans to create over 130 and invest over $78 million over five years in BD’s Research Centre Ireland R&D Centre of Excellence in Limerick.
This investment is designed to position the facility as a base for the development of health and infection monitoring solution for clinical and non-clinical settings, adding approximately 130 research and development positions in engineering and scientific disciplines such as software, electronics, hardware and immunology. The expansion of the facility will include a state-of-the-art laboratory, workspaces and technologies to support cutting-edge innovation.
Speaking at the BD Limerick site, Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy TD, welcomed the investment: “I’m delighted to officially announce the expansion and significant investment here at BD’s R&D facility in Limerick . BD are one of the world’s leading MedTech companies and have a long and proud history in Ireland since 1964. This 70 million investment will result in 130 highly skilled new jobs in Limerick. Their continued expansion in Ireland is testament to the skills and talent here in Limerick and indeed Ireland. The research carried out here will improve healthcare and patients’ lives better for years to come.”
An integral part of the BD research ecosystem, the BD Research Centre Ireland has grown to house centers of excellence in highly relevant specialized disciplines—such as information security, bio-compatibility and toxicology.