Jobs boost for Mayo as Hollister Ballina makes €80m investment
Founded in 1921 in Illinois, Hollister has become one of the biggest employers in north Mayo since establishing its plant in Ballina in 1976.
Speaking at the announcement in Ballina, local TD and Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary said: 'This is a terrific day for Ballina with the announcement of 50 additional jobs for the town. After 50 years, Hollister is more than just a manufacturing plant in Ballina, it is a mainstay of our community. Today, second and third generations of families are employed there, boosting the local economy and contributing to the everyday life of the town.'
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Alan Dillon TD, described the investment as a 'powerful endorsement of Ballina's skilled workforce and Ireland's reputation as a hub for innovation in healthcare manufacturing'.
The company manufactures products for ostomy care and continence care in their Ballina facility.
It exports to 70 countries and has plants in India, Denmark, Lithuania and two in America.
'To see a long-standing employer, like Hollister, continue to grow and evolve through cutting-edge research and digital transformation is very encouraging,' said Mr Dillon.
IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan congratulated Hollister and assured them of IDA Ireland's continued support.
'Supporting Hollister and companies across IDA Ireland's client portfolio with R&D investment and digital transformation endeavours sits right at the heart of Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation 2025-29,' he added.
Shane Caher, Senior Director of Plant Operations and General Manager said the investment 'a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team'.
'We look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to deliver on Our Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for those who use our products and services,' he said.
Hollister, along with Westport-based AbbVie and Castlebar and Swinford-based Vantive, employ over 3,000 people in Mayo.
Uncertainty was cast over their future operations in Ireland US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on various EU goods earlier this year.
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