MDS Global Technologies, SWG open international offices in Co Meath

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Pictured: Gerry Moan, SmartInvest; Jeremy Whyte, SWG; Minister of State at the Departments of Education & Skills and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation with Special Responsibility for Skills, Research & Innovation Damien English; Michael McLoughlin, Connect Ireland; Mike Hoprich, MDS Global Technology; Jim Luciano, SWG

MDS Global Technologies and SWG Inc have officially opened their international headquarters in Kells, Meath, creating a total of 50 jobs.

The companies were introduced to Ireland through ConnectIreland, the company responsible for delivering the Government’s Succeed in Ireland initiative, in association with IDA Ireland, and SmartInvest, a transatlantic accelerator fund for high-potential technology companies.

Both companies will begin recruitment immediately for their operations at Kells Enterprise Technology Centre and hope to fill the positions over the coming three years.

MDS is a US-based technology company that manufactures equipment to enable IP traffic over existing coaxial cable to the MDU and hospitality space. The Kells operation will manufacture IP equipment, as well as head up the global sales, technical support, administrative and financial divisions of the company. The company is looking to fil positions in engineering, logistical, sales and general office administration.

Jim Luciano, MD of MDS, said: “Key for me in choosing a location was that when we were looking, Ireland had the most interest in what we were trying to do. Secondly, resources. Ireland has really good resources and also to me, it’s been pretty easy. People have been really receptive to what we’ve planned and what our vision is. Everyone has embraced what we’re trying to do.

“We do a lot of business in Europe and Asia and an operation out of Ireland made sense. Meath seemed like a good landing spot for the business. With our product there is really nice potential to grow and Kells will be able to accommodate that growth.”

SWG buys, sells and repairs wireless and network equipment and will locate its first operation outside of the US in Kells. The Meath site will be used for R&D and repurposing of equipment. The company is looking to take on 25 employees in technical roles over the next three years.

Greg Kopa, co-founder of SWG, said: “We know we can build a business in Ireland and know we can grow from a solid base and branch out. The location is very easily accessible. The Kells Enterprise Centre is outside of Dublin, already set up for high tech companies with fibre optics, and it’s a nice area. The people have all been very positive.”

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