Johnson & Johnson expands further with purchase of additional land for Cork site

New 16.5-acre site which was formerly a Regatta distribution centre will bring the pharma giant's total footprint in Cork to 116.5-acres

The site includes a 15,730 sqm industrial building and extensive parking facilities. Aerial view of Janssen Sciences Ireland in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson are set to further expand in Cork with the purchase of the former Regatta distribution centre in Ringaskiddy, which closed last year after just 18 months in operation.

The site is located next to Johnson & Johnson's existing Innovative Medicine (Janssen) manufacturing facility, with the newly purchased property emcompassing a 16.5-acre site, bringing the giant's total footprint in Ringaskiddy to 116.5-acres. 

The site includes a 15,730 sqm industrial building and extensive parking facilities. When fitted out, the building will provide additional office accommodation as well as an "enhanced" workplace experience for employees at the existing manufacturing facility.

Speaking at today’s announcement, Dana Daneshvari, General Manager & Vice President Manufacturing Large Molecule Site, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Ringaskiddy said: “The additional space will allow us to create a dynamic workplace environment that promotes collaboration, creativity, and well-being for our team.

In September last year, it was announced that the distribution centre for the clothing brand Regatta would close within months, resulting in the loss of 70 jobs.

"By expanding our footprint, we will be able to optimise our employee experience and enhance our ability to deliver for patients around the world.” 

The fit-out works are expected to be completed by early 2027.

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