Irish Medtech

At Irish Medtech, for almost 3 years, we've been vigorously advocating for the urgent need to develop & support the implementation of a new National Life Science strategy for #Ireland - a call which we've continued to make through our Priorities for the Next Govt Campaign. As the party manifestos have been published over the past week or so, we've been encouraged to see both Fine Gael and Sinn Féin echo and support this important policy priority for our country. The Irish life sciences sectors - biopharma, medtech, and digital health - have shown their value in enhancing lives and driving economic growth, even amid global challenges. With over 600 companies and 94,000 employees, Ireland's Life Sciences sector has a significant global impact, with exports exceeding €120 billion. This joined-up national approach will help us overcome rising obstacles, diversify beyond manufacturing and supply chains, foster a thriving environment for start-ups and SMEs, and ensure access to world-class talent, as well as patient access to innovative medicines and technologies. We must maintain our hard-won competitiveness while advancing next-generation innovations. To read the aforementioned party manifestos - visit; Fine Gael https://lnkd.in/egSrEe5E Sinn Féin https://lnkd.in/e3gyztPR To read our full Priorities for the Next Government document - visit: https://lnkd.in/eqqU7NNS Ciara Finlay Sinead Keogh Emer Sherry Jenny Hughes Adrienne McDonnell BioPharmaChem Ireland Ibec Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Department of the Taoiseach #competitivness #innovation #sustainability #talent #marketaccess #sharedservice #manufacturing #digitalhealth #medtech #tech #pharma #biopharma #ireland

Vice President and General Manager of Freudenberg Medical’s Co. Leitrim facility in Carrick-on-Shannon, Barry Regan, said: “This award celebrates the innovative mindset of our teams, from successful customer collaborations to deliver transformative medical devices to our investments in smart manufacturing, VR training, and AI-powered planning tools. Our teams are passionate about their responsibility to deliver high-quality products that improve patient care, and this recognition is a testament to their dedication.” Steven Langan, Vice President and General Manager of Freudenberg Medical’s Galway facility added: “We sincerely thank Irish Medtech, IDA Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland for this recognition. These awards not only celebrate the accomplishments of our Irish teams but also highlight the strategic importance of Ireland within Freudenberg Medical’s global network. The recent expansions at both sites demonstrate our commitment to innovation and excellence in our Irish operations.” https://lnkd.in/ebnXwu6P #MedtechRising

Ireland’s medtech sector’s workforce is expected to grow at a rate of 3% annually in the next four years, with 56,000 workers expected to be directly employed by 2028, Director Eoghan Ó Faoláin writes for the Mediaplanet #CareersInStemIE campaign in today's Irish Independent. Read the full editorial here: https://lnkd.in/eHDJdVz2 Find out more about the Irish Medtech Skillnet here: https://lnkd.in/dvQZmWJ

Sustainable Medtech Company of the Year Award is given to the organisation that demonstrates project innovation, economic and long-term sustainable impact, and collaboration: Stryker Ireland #MedtechRising #IrishMedtechAwards

Three top accolades for Galway at Medtech National awards Galway has scooped three of the top accolades at this year's Medtech National awards, held in Galway city's Galmont Hotel last night. Galway based Freudenberg Medical has been named Medtech Company of the Year. It specialises in devices which measure the heart’s electrical activity and employs over 1,000 people in Ireland with sites in Galway and Leitrim Freudenberg also won Medtech Partner/Supplier of the Year Award for its catheter-based EP solutions. https://lnkd.in/eBZ58mBn

The winners of the Irish Medtech awards 2024 have been announced at a ceremony in Galway. Medtech Company of the Year was Freudenberg Medical, which employs over 1,000 people and has recently announced plans to hire a further 350 staff. The company, which has sites in both Leitrim and Galway, specialises in electrophysiology devices, which measure the heart’s electrical activity. Dr Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Irish Medtech Director, said: "These devices are used every two minutes in life changing treatment, and one in four ablation procedures, for irregular heartbeats, globally are supported by them. Read more here https://lnkd.in/eiJ5_qDe

Congratulations to all the winners at the Irish Medtech Awards 2024. Irish Medtech, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland revealed the winners of the Irish Medtech Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 5 December, in The Galmont, Galway. The winners are: - Medtech Company of the Year Award: Freudenberg Medical - Emerging Medtech Company of the Year Award: LUMA Vision - Best Process-Product Innovation in Medtech Award: Boston Scientific Cork - Digital Health Innovation of the Year Award: Galenband - Collaboration in Medtech Award: University of Galway and Medtronic Signature Innovation Partnership - Medtech Partner/Supplier of the Year Award: Freudenberg Medical - Sustainable Medtech Company of the Year Award: Stryker Ireland - Best Talent Strategy in Medtech Award: Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Best Diversity and Representation Company Initiative Award: Stryker Ireland - Outstanding Contribution to Medtech Award: Dr Sinead Keoghéad Keogh #IrishMedtechAwards #MedtechRising

That's a wrap on #MedtechRising The Business Leaders' Conference, co-hosted with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. This unmissable event spanned 34+ speakers across 9 sessions, with 500 medtech industry leaders gathered in Galway to get the latest on global trends and network. Thank you to all involved in making this ambitious flagship event possible. We hope to see you again next year.

Freudenberg Medical bags Irish medtech company of the year award. Other winners on the night include LUMA Vision, Boston Scientific and Stryker Ireland. Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the Irish medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland announced the winners as part of the Medtech Rising business conference in Galway on 5 December. Irish Medtech runs the annual event to celebrate the achievements and diversity in the industry, and this year’s event explored the shifting global trends, Ireland’s competitive position, disruptive innovation, sustainability in medtech and fostering diverse workforces. Read more https://lnkd.in/eFiGZZwP

Dr Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Irish Medtech Director, said, “Congratulations to all the winners at the Irish Medtech Awards 2024. I’m delighted to announce that this year’s Medtech Company of the Year is Freudenberg Medical, a contract manufacturer of choice, employing over 1,000 people in Ireland with sites in Leitrim and Galway, with 350 new jobs announced over the past 14 months.” Barry Regan, Vice President and General Manager of Freudenberg Medical’s Co. Leitrim facility in Carrick-on-Shannon, said: “This award celebrates the innovative mindset of our teams at Freudenberg Medical , from successful customer collaborations to deliver transformative medical devices to our investments in smart manufacturing, VR training, and AI-powered planning tools. Our teams are passionate about their responsibility to deliver high-quality products that improve patient care, and this recognition is a testament to their dedication.” Find the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/efPipHhy #MedtechRising