ActionZero, an Irish-owned climate technology company, has opened a new manufacturing, research, and development centre in Tralee.<\/p>\n
The facility, located at the site of a former BorgWarner plant, will manufacture the company’s EscoPod heat pump system and create up to 50 jobs in the local area.<\/p>\n
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, was present for the official opening today, along with representatives from Enterprise Ireland and Brendan Griffin TD.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s announcement by ActionZero is welcome news for the Kerry and Tralee region and represents a real boost to the local economy with key jobs and skills in this important sector,” Mr McGrath said.<\/p>\n
“I very much welcome ActionZero\u2019s commitment to manufacturing in Ireland and the climate change challenge which is to the fore of all our minds. I wish ActionZero every success in its continued growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Denis Collins, CEO of ActionZero, said that the new facility will be central to the company’s technological developments.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019re proud to help lead the acceleration of a viable global energy hub in Ireland and Munster. Our decision to locate Manufacturing and R&D in Tralee is a testament to the skills and talent available locally,” Mr Collins said.<\/p>\n
CEO of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy added: \u201cActionZero\u2019s announcement today represents a really strong commitment to Tralee and to scaling its impact in the climate technology sector. ActionZero is providing solutions to enable and accelerate our goal to lead in a changing world where climate change is a key global priority. That focus on driving sustainability represents a great opportunity and will be a key growth area for Irish business.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"