Millipore opens new facility in Ireland

The company said that the 30,000sqft facility almost doubles its membrane production capabilities in Ireland.

The new $83 million dollar membrane casting facility is expected to produce a majority of the company’s membrane. As a core technology, these membranes are used in a range of Millipore products requiring precise filtration and purification.

Millipore’s products are used to sterilize drug solutions, test beverages for purity, filter IV fluids in patient care and to support many other applications in industry sectors including medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology.

Martin Madaus, chairman, president and CEO of Millipore, said: “Millipore is celebrating 20 years in Cork. By simultaneously opening this new facility, we are illustrating our strong commitment to continue our work in Ireland. Since 1988, our Cork operation has grown from the ground up into a Millipore Manufacturing Center of Excellence employing more than 580 people. We are very proud of our strong track record in process manufacturing.”