US tech firm Acuity to create 100 new jobs in Cork over next three years
Acuity opens its new Global Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork City. Photo Credit: ProVision Photography
US industrial technology company Acuity has chosen Cork as the site of its new global digital centre of excellence, with the move expected to create over 100 new jobs.
Expected to be filled in the next three years, the roles on offer will spread across software engineers, data and AI engineers, product managers, architects and management.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity employs around 13,000 people and operates across the North America, Europe and Asia.
Speaking on the opening of its new office, Neil Ashe, president and chief executive of Acuity said: "Acuity is positioned for long term growth. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come.”
“Our Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork brings together the best of Acuity’s technologies, serving as a hub for research and development to build software expertise and innovation. This expansion strengthens our multi-national footprint and gives us access to exceptional software and engineering talent to drive data-forward, innovative work that will shape the future of our technology.”
Speaking to the Mr Ashe said choosing Cork was an easy decision from the global company, noting: "We evaluated locations across the world but we chose Cork city for many reasons, those being its talented populations, its access to universities and our already strong relationship with IDA Ireland.
"The future of Cork is bright and we think we're arriving at a very exciting time."
Asked whether the US company was concerned by the current economic landscape and tariffs from US President Donald Trump, Mr Ashe said: "The world is a dynamic place and we don not have the luxury of standing still.
"We need to move forward and build. We are confident that however things shape up, we will be able to build everything it is we want to build here."
Mr Ashe added that while it has many locations across Europe, its Digital Global Centre of Excellence might one day expand to become the company's European headquarters.
Minister of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers said “The opening of Acuity’s Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork is a testament to the city’s growing reputation as a hub for technology and innovation. This Centre will provide Acuity with access to our skilled workforce and supportive business environment, driving their mission to create impactful technological solutions.”
Latest earnings from Acuity Inc show the company recorded an operating profit of almost $140m (€119m) in the latest quarter of its fiscal year, with net sales rising significantly to $1.2bn (€1.02bn) in the same period.
The investment is supported by IDA Ireland, with CEO Michael Lohan adding: "Acuity’s decision to establish a Global Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork is a significant vote of confidence in Ireland’s world-class talent, robust innovation ecosystem, and our ability to support the digital transformation of global enterprises."
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