Taoiseach meets Baxter management in Illinois

 

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has met with the senior management of Baxter during a trade mission to the United States. 

 

During his visit to Baxter headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois, the executive team of Baxter provided a comprehensive overview of the company, as well as restating their commitment to Ireland and Castlebar.

They also informed the Taoiseach that the company has recently moved 100 jobs to their facility in Castlebar from Poland and Turkey. These positions have now been filled at the Castlebar plant.

Said Mr. Kenny said: “It was very welcome news that Baxter continue their long standing commitment to Castlebar and it is important to highlight the positive developments happening at the plant.

“Oftentimes, the good news stories from Baxter are not highlighted enough and the future plans for the company include an ongoing commitment to Ireland and Mayo.”