Cork chosen as international base for US firm with 40 jobs to be created
Aruba Networks is based in California and makes products that connect mobile devices to local networks.
Ireland’s low corporation tax rate has been credited with securing the investment. The Cork operations will be the main base for all regions outside the US.
The centre, which will create 40 jobs over four years, will have responsibility for shared services, supply chain management, inside sales and customer support.
The IDA said it worked closely with the company to secure the investment for Ireland.
Jobs and Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton, who is currently on the west coast of the US with IDA chief executive Barry O’Leary, said that if Ireland is to turn the corner and get employment growing again, one vital part of this will be retaining and building on our traditional strengths.
Mr Bruton said: “I am delighted to announce, on the first full day of my trade mission to the USA, that another world-leading ICT company is choosing to locate its international headquarters in Ireland.”
He said this announcement demonstrates “once again the crucial importance of our low corporation tax, our skilled workforce and our existing base of hi-tech companies”.
“I am determined to build on those strengths to get jobs growth moving again,” Mr Bruton added.
The president and chief executive of Aruba Networks, Dominic Orr, said: “As the demand for our wireless products increases, so too does the need for us to be closer to our customers in Europe.
“We chose Ireland as a centre from which to expand our presence in the European market due to the country’s existing base of ICT companies, the talented workforce and the highly-efficient corporate tax structure.
Mr Orr said the company appreciates the assistance of IDA Ireland which worked closely with them to get this centre established in Cork.
“We are looking forward to working closely with the agency into the future,” he added.
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