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Jobs Minister Richard Bruton today announced the creation of 125 new jobs at VistaMed in Carrick-on-Shannon and Roosky, Co. Leitrim. The announcement was made at the official opening of VistaMed’s new state-of-the-art extension to its Carrick-on-Shannon manufacturing facility.

is an Irish extrusion and catheter provider to the global medical device industry.

The announcement is part of a new investment programme of more than €7million. Recruitment for these positions is ongoing and positions are expected to be filled by the end of 2014.

This new investment is in response to increased demand in the global medical device market for sophisticated and innovative catheter and stent delivery systems.

Officially opening the new facility Minister Bruton said:

Medical technologies is a key sector which we have targeted as part of our Action Plan for Jobs, and in particular we have sought to support the growth of a strong cluster of Irish companies in this area. In recent years despite difficulties we have seen an overall strong performance in this sector. VistaMed is a great example of an Irish company, with world-class product offering, performing strongly in highly competitive global markets and employing large numbers of people in Co. Leitrim.

VistaMed’s announcement today is a compelling example of what is possible for companies in every region of the country and I commend them on their achievement.