Menu
14/03/2006
Minister Opens New US Headquarters Of Precision Software
Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern, has officially opened the new US headquarters of Precision Software in Chicago, Illinois.
Minister Ahern is in Chicago to participate in the cities St. Patrick Day celebrations and to meet and address the Irish community and local, civic and business leaders.
Precision Software is an indigenous Irish company providing global logistics solutions. Precision moves goods for 900 medium and large scale customer sites in 55 countries world-wide.
Speaking at the official opening of the new headquarters in Chicago Minister Ahern said: “Precision Software is a fine example of the new breed of Irish company which is actively developing business opportunities across the United States. Irish companies now have over 300 offices in 35 States in the US and they employ over 52,000 people. Irish investment in the US has increased ten-fold in the last decade. And more is on the way."
Since Precision first entered the US market four years ago, it has been chalking up annual growth rates in excess of 50 percent. Last year alone, it has won important new customers of the calibre of Tyco Healthcare, Haemonetics, RR Donnelly, Fred Meyer, Jabil Circuits, Hunter Douglas, Speedline Technologies and the Kerry Group.
“The success of the TRAXi3 product, launched last year as its one-stop integrated solution for logistics, reflects the formidable knowledge and expertise that has been built up over the years and Precision’s commitment to maintaining its competitive edge by investing in R&D,” Minister Ahern said.
(CD)
Minister Ahern is in Chicago to participate in the cities St. Patrick Day celebrations and to meet and address the Irish community and local, civic and business leaders.
Precision Software is an indigenous Irish company providing global logistics solutions. Precision moves goods for 900 medium and large scale customer sites in 55 countries world-wide.
Speaking at the official opening of the new headquarters in Chicago Minister Ahern said: “Precision Software is a fine example of the new breed of Irish company which is actively developing business opportunities across the United States. Irish companies now have over 300 offices in 35 States in the US and they employ over 52,000 people. Irish investment in the US has increased ten-fold in the last decade. And more is on the way."
Since Precision first entered the US market four years ago, it has been chalking up annual growth rates in excess of 50 percent. Last year alone, it has won important new customers of the calibre of Tyco Healthcare, Haemonetics, RR Donnelly, Fred Meyer, Jabil Circuits, Hunter Douglas, Speedline Technologies and the Kerry Group.
“The success of the TRAXi3 product, launched last year as its one-stop integrated solution for logistics, reflects the formidable knowledge and expertise that has been built up over the years and Precision’s commitment to maintaining its competitive edge by investing in R&D,” Minister Ahern said.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 January 2013
Maydown Precision Engineering Secures Over 100 Jobs
A L'Derry engineering firm says it will secure over 100 jobs in 2013 and create additional jobs in the next four years to respond to growing demand for its services, thanks to a £500,000 loan from the £50m Growth Loan Fund.
Maydown Precision Engineering Secures Over 100 Jobs
A L'Derry engineering firm says it will secure over 100 jobs in 2013 and create additional jobs in the next four years to respond to growing demand for its services, thanks to a £500,000 loan from the £50m Growth Loan Fund.
02 June 2015
New Irish Biscuit Firm To Be Set Up In Drogheda
A new Irish biscuit company, East Coast Bakehouse, is to invest €15m in a new large scale commercial biscuit manufacturing facility located on Ireland's east coast in Drogheda. The investment will create 100 jobs. The project will transform a recently renovated 50,000 sq.ft. food production facility at Donore Rd business park in Drogheda, Co.
New Irish Biscuit Firm To Be Set Up In Drogheda
A new Irish biscuit company, East Coast Bakehouse, is to invest €15m in a new large scale commercial biscuit manufacturing facility located on Ireland's east coast in Drogheda. The investment will create 100 jobs. The project will transform a recently renovated 50,000 sq.ft. food production facility at Donore Rd business park in Drogheda, Co.
06 September 2011
Sales Firm Creates Galway Jobs
Sixty-five new jobs have been announced at Galway-based SalesSense International. The 'sales outsourcing' firm is creating the new positions over the next three months throughout the country in counties Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. Six of the roles are management positions.
Sales Firm Creates Galway Jobs
Sixty-five new jobs have been announced at Galway-based SalesSense International. The 'sales outsourcing' firm is creating the new positions over the next three months throughout the country in counties Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. Six of the roles are management positions.
08 October 2012
42 Irish Companies Seek Export Growth In Latin American Market
The Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., will today lead an Enterprise Ireland trade mission of 42 Irish companies to Brazil to boost trade between the two countries, and help Irish companies grow their export sales and create jobs in Ireland.
42 Irish Companies Seek Export Growth In Latin American Market
The Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., will today lead an Enterprise Ireland trade mission of 42 Irish companies to Brazil to boost trade between the two countries, and help Irish companies grow their export sales and create jobs in Ireland.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A fine dry days weather with sunshine quite widespread, particularly from mid-morning. Temperatures best across southern districts. North to northwesy breezes occasionally freshening around the coasts. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Most dry with good clear spells bringing a rural frost in the south for some. Cloudier around northern coasts where the odd light shower may develop. Northerly breezes persisting. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
