Minister for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock TD has announced that Entercoms, a provider of aftermarket supply chain services, is to establish its European Headquarters in Mallow, Co. Cork.

The new facility will create 30 highly skilled roles over a 3 year period, hiring specialised Industrial Engineers, Operations Research Scientists, and Business Intelligence Experts with Programme Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning and Business Analytics capabilities.

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Making the announcement, Minister Sherlock TD said: "The decision by Entercoms to choose Mallow as it European Headquarters is very significant. These jobs will provide a much needed boost to the local economy. This is the first time in many years that we have been able to attract high end jobs and a European Headquarters to the town. I look forward to working with Entercoms in developing their future expansion strategy.

"The decision by Entercoms to establish their European base in Mallow is welcome news which reflects the aims of the Government's Action Plan for Jobs in attracting companies who are looking to the future. The high skilled jobs to be created at the Mallow headquarters signify the high level of graduates our third level institutions are producing. I am delighted to welcome Entercoms to Mallow and I will continue to work with and support them, in my role as Minister, as they work towards the initial creation of 30 jobs."

(CD)