HID has announced the opening of its new logistics centre in Shannon, Ireland. The new facility is the company’s second largest logistics centre, supporting 55 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

The occasion was marked with an official ribbon-cutting and a visit from local government and business leaders, as well as the company’s operations leadership team. The new 4157 m2 logistics centre is double the size of its previous facility and employs 60 people with a goal of expanding headcount in the years to come. 

“The new logistic centre is strategic in sustaining the global growth we have experienced, and it demonstrates our commitment to fostering innovation and product availability across the region,” said Josh Freeman, HID’s Senior Vice President and Head of Operations.

“Congratulations to HID on the opening of their new Logistic Centre in Shannon,” said Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary. “Since 2006 the brand’s growth and expansion here in Ireland is truly a great success story, and the new centre will allow for an even better service to their European customers.

“I’m delighted that HID has chosen Shannon and the Mid-West Region for this new expansion, and welcome all growth opportunities, especially in regional areas. Shannon is thriving in the technology space and having a global leader such as HID open in the area is a very welcome addition. I wish all at the company the best with this new expansion and continued success.”

“I wish to congratulate HID for the establishment of its second site in Ireland, and its second largest Logistics Centre. A leading technology solutions company operating in several fast-growing markets, it is a welcome addition to the Midwest established Technology cluster. I wish the brand and the whole team in Shannon every success with this expansion,” said CEO of IDA Ireland, Michael Lohan.

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