Firms to set up in Czech Republic

THREE Irish companies are set to expand in the Czech Republic. Westmeath-based Mergon International will invest €3 million in a new plant in Brno, the country’s second largest city, that will employ 80 people.

The company makes car components and parts for business machines. Its new Czech operation will also make components for power tools.

Managing director Patrick Beirne said it was important to have a central European location to supply its customer base on the continent.