MEXICO – Irish plastics company, Mergon has officially opened its new green field facility in Ramos Arizpe, near Saltillo, Mexico.
Mergon, which makes plastic components for companies such as BMW, Rivian and Xerox, said in a statement that it expects to create 150 new jobs in the first year of operations at its new facility.
“The establishment of Mergon Mexico is a strong indicator of future growth for Mergon’s North American operations,” said the company.
“A major influence in the selection of Coahuila State was the support of the Federal and local Coahuila State Government, as well as Coahuila’s highly skilled workforce and proximity to key customers.”
Over the last decade, Mergon has become a key design & manufacturing partner for lightweight air management systems and clear vision systems to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in the US.
These companies are forecasting strong growth over the coming years and Mergon is helping them achieve their vision.
The Group, headquartered in Ireland has manufacturing operations in Ireland, the Czech Republic, the U.K., and the U.S.A., producing components and high-tech assemblies for a range of global customers.
The new purpose-built plant will allow Mergon to realize its ambitious growth plans, focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors.
Coinciding with the opening of its fifth global location, Mergon has appointed Aoife Beirne as Deputy CEO to drive the expansion of the organization.
Aoife is currently Mergon’s Chief Transformation Officer and was previously Chief of Staff at An Post, a state-owned provider of postal services in Ireland, where she steered the recent transformation of the State company.
Earlier this year Mergon acquired Weltonhurst, in Blackburn UK, a leading blow molder. The recent expansion sees Mergon employing over 1000 people worldwide, across 5 countries.
Pat Beirne, CEO of Mergon said: “I am excited about the opportunities that Mergon Mexico offers us. We have ambitious plans to grow our North American business, and this is an integral step in achieving that.
“In addition, I am delighted to appoint Aoife Beirne as Deputy CEO. Since Aoife re-joined Mergon in 2019 she has brought the corporate expertise to integrate new investments and oversee the expansion of the Group.
“I want to thank our 1000 employees worldwide for their skills which have made Mergon a leader in our industry.”
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