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President Michael D. Higgins and Minister Costello this morning addressed the Enterprise Ireland business breakfast in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Minister for Trade and Development Mr Joe Costello pictured with Galway Company CPS and one of their key clients Transitions Optical during this week’s Enterprise Ireland trade mission of 42 Irish companies to Brazil.

Information on photographs and background information on trade mission and CPS below.

Notes for Editors:

Trade Mission

The aim of the trade mission is to boost trade between the two countries, and help Irish companies grow their export sales and create jobs in Ireland. Last year, Enterprise Ireland client companies grew exports to Brazil by 40% and further strong growth is expected this year.

The visit is being organised in close cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Embassy of Ireland in Brasilia. It is timed to coincide with the visit to Latin America by President Michael D. Higgins. The presence of both President Higgins and Minister Costello reflects the importance which the Government attaches to Ireland’s economic and trade relationship with Brazil.

Galway Company CPS

CPS is an automation and robotics company specialising in providing customised solutions to multinational clients. Based in Tuam Co. Galway, they employ 70+ people. CPS’s clients are mainly multinational blue chip companies and approx 50pc of their business is export-focussed.

Transitions Optical is one of CPS’s key clients in the Brazilian market. Transitions Optical operates in five continents, with over 1,200 dedicated people, creating eyewear solutions through lens technology that help promote healthy sight and wellness, enhancing the quality of vision everyday while protecting eyes from UV. They are market leaders in the field of photochromic lenses. Today, they offer adaptive solutions in more than 100 lens options and have partnerships with nearly a dozen lens manufacturers.