US biomedical and polymer technology company Ortec is to create up to 110 engineering and science jobs in Limerick. The skilled engineering and science jobs are to be created once Ortec’s new European headquarters in Newcastle West, Limerick is operational. Ortec offers custom materials used in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other health related FDA/EMA regulated industries. “This is our first investment outside of the US, and we are pleased to be doing it in Ireland. It is a strategic part of our global expansion. Bringing the project to this stage has required a great deal of collaboration,” said Ortec’s senior vice president Christopher Brotherton. “We have received tremendous support from IDA Ireland, Limerick City and County Council, Shannon Properties, and a multitude of local professional advisors. The developers Peter Byrne, Derry McMahon, and Stephen O’Donovan have been tireless in promoting our project, the town, and the entire area. We are excited to be part of the community in Newcastle West.” “It’s great to see this project come to fruition. It is a terrific win for Newcastle West, for Limerick and the wider region. Ortec’s plans to quickly scale up its operations here demonstrates a firm commitment which will be of significant benefit in terms of jobs and benefit to the local community. I wish Christopher and his team every success here,” said IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan. To apply for the new roles contact: www.ortecncw.ie or info@ortecncw.ie