Shannon firm announces new jobs

The company intends to create 20 new jobs, of which 15 will be created at the company’s Shannon Free Zone facility with a further 5 jobs being created overseas.

Shannon-based Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy says the announcement is a significant boost to the indigenous manufacturing sector in the town and surrounding region: "As one of the Shannon Region's main employers, Ei Electronics is sending out a positive message to the wider manufacturing sector that this part of the country remains a good place to do business despite the downturn in the domestic economy."

"I believe that the continued development of new services from Shannon Airport and the potential for air cargo business development at the facility have had a significant bearing on the company's investment decision. Quality connectivity to international markets is key to exporting companies which continue to buck the trend in terms of growth in recent years. As an Irish company, I think Ei Electronics has shown the way for other indigenous firms to continue to invest in their operations and in doing so play a central role in rebuilding the local, regional and national economy.”