The company is also investing approximately €3m in state-of-the-art technology for the production of precast concrete tunnel segments.
Established in 1981, Shay Murtagh Precast Ltd is a second generation family business and one of Ireland’s leading pre-cast concrete production companies. The company has created the jobs to support its significant export-led growth. Exports account for more than 75% of the company’s total sales.
Making the announcement Minister Bruton said: “A central part of the Government’s plan for jobs and growth is creating a powerful engine of indigenous, export-focused companies. Manufacturing must be a particular focus as we seek to create the jobs we need, and last week we announced the establishment of a manufacturing development forum which will report back within six months on specific measures which we can take to develop this sector.
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“Today’s announcement that Shay Murtagh Precast has expanded to create 41 new jobs is great news for Mullingar and the surrounding region. Through continued implementation of the Action Plan for Jobs, I am determined to ensure that we can see more announcements like this around the country over the coming years.”
Ciaran Murtagh Managing Director of Shay Murtagh Precast added:“The tunnel infrastructure sector has been a key area of focus for our company over the last number of years and we are delighted to be in a position today where we have not only created 41 new jobs, but more importantly secured the jobs of our existing 75 employees. We have invested a lot of energy in a strategic and focused expansion into the UK Infrastructure market. This solid expansion plan has provided our company with a platform for the future and we look forward to continued support from Enterprise Ireland in our ongoing pursuit of new and exciting opportunities.”
(GK)
