Modular Automation Unveils a €3m Shannon Expansion

(L-R) Commercial Director, Martin Dolan and Enterprise Ireland CEO, Julie Sinnamon at the expansion in Shannon. Modular Automation.
Picture: Sean Curtin//True Media.

Modular Automation, a leading supplier of automation solutions for Medical Device and Technology multinationals, opened a €3m expansion at its Shannon, Co Clare headquarters this Monday, September 5.

The enhanced facility, which was constructed by Nautic Building Co and designed by architect Noel Kerley, was unveiled by Enterprise Ireland CEO Julie Sinnamon.

The expansion doubles the company’s footprint in Shannon to 50,000 sq. ft., and includes a state of the art Innovation Centre and Technology Lab. The new Innovation Centre strengthens Modular Automation’s position as the preferred partner in the delivery of high-performance automation and robotics solutions for its growing client base.

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This project is part of a strategic growth plan, which also involved the opening of a subsidiary in Florida in 2015, and coincides with the company’s 30-year business anniversary.

Modular Automation, who now employ 110 people, has experienced significant growth over recent years and this has resulted in the generation of many highly skilled positions. To support future growth, the company is recruiting for talented engineers ranging from apprentices to junior and senior level engineering roles.

CEO of Modular Automation, Mike Lane commented, “The expansion project is a strategically important investment in the growth of our business. Investing in our facility in Shannon was an easy decision; our talented team and a high-quality innovative offering give us confidence that we will continue to win projects in Europe and the US.”

Commercial Director, Martin Dolan added, “Everyone at Modular is proud and excited to share our expansion plans. We have experienced incredible growth and have doubled our team in the last 3 years. We recently opened a sales and service subsidiary based in Florida, 50% of our revenue now comes from exports and the investment in this expansion is essential for us to maintain this momentum.”

Enterprise Ireland CEO, Julie Sinnamon and CEO, Mike Lane, Modular Automation at the expansion in Shannon.
Picture:: Sean Curtin//True Media.

Enterprise Ireland CEO, Julie Sinnamon said, “Enterprise Ireland has worked closely with Modular Automation over the years and I warmly congratulate them on their latest expansion. As a significant employer in the Shannon region, it is a great pleasure to watch this innovative company go from strength-to-strength, growing a strong customer base internationally and recruiting people at home. Enterprise Ireland will continue to work with the company as they expand in global markets and we wish them every success for the future”.  Modular Automation is an award winning leader in the delivery of technologically advanced turnkey automation solutions as well as the management of large integration projects. Its multinational client base includes many well-known brands from the Medical device and Technology sectors.

Modular Automation is an award winning leader in the delivery of technologically advanced turnkey automation solutions as well as the management of large integration projects. Its multinational client base includes many well-known brands from the Medical device and Technology sectors.

A reputation for delivering high-quality automation equipment combined with a strong customer base has afforded this indigenous Irish company steady growth both at home and in international markets, particularly in the US.

Modular Automation has been recognized for the third year running as a Best Managed Company, this award recognizes indigenous Irish companies across Ireland which are operating at the highest levels of business performance.

Find out more about Modular Automation here.

Read more about Shannon, Co. Clare here.