Robotics firm expanding in Cork seeks engineers and technicians

The pandemic has accelerated the requirement for automation in manufacturing

Noel Horgan, KAON Automation's regional manager, at the company's new facility in Little Island in Cork. Picture: Cathal Noonan

The growing demand for automation and robotics in a range of industries has led to expansion plans by Irish firm KAON Automation.

The Sligo company has opened a new facility in Cork's Little Island to service firms in the southern region with plans to recruit new staff for both facilities.