US safety firm picks Shannon for EU HQ

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Leo Varadkar said the announcement confirms 25 highly skilled jobs for the Mid-West. File picture: Julien Behal Photography

An American safety firm has chosen Shannon to set up its European headquarters, creating 25 new jobs over the next five years. 

Exida, which specialises in functional safety, industrial cybersecurity, and alarm management, will open in Shannon's Gateway Hub, supported by IDA Ireland.