North Cork firm Alps boosts medtech capabilities with latest ISO certification 

The company employs 350 people at its facility in Millstreet

John Foley of Alps Electric EMS in Millstreet with their ISO 13485 award.

Cork manufacturing firm Alps Electric EMS has looked to strengthen its position in the medical technology sector after achieving ISO 13485 certification, a standard recognised in the industry.

Headquartered in Japan, Alps has had a presence in Millstreet in North Cork since 1988, manufacturing electronic parts for the global automotive industry. The company employs 350 people at its Cork facility. In recent years, with the development of Alps Electric EMS, the company has developed its standing in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector beyond automotives to areas including medtech.