Merck to expand Cork operations adding 370 jobs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the expansion by Merck speaks volumes about Ireland's capacity to provide the right conditions for multinational organisations

Merck currently employs 750 people at its plant in Carrigtwohill.

Pharmaceutical giant Merck is to significantly expand its operations in Cork, investing €440m and creating 370 jobs.

The German company plans to increase its membrane manufacturing capacity at its existing facility in Carrigtwohill and to build a new filtration manufacturing plant at Blarney Business Park. It marks the single largest investment by the company in the life sciences sector.