Filtertek to invest €2m in NPD programme – Med-Tech Innovation

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Design in Design Innovation | 0 Comments

Newcastle West-based medical device manufacturer Filtertek, an ITW Medical company, has announced plans to invest almost €2 million in an innovative NPD programme.

Pictured L-R Gina Powers Vice President & General Manager, ITW Medical, Minister for Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan TD, Michael Lohan, IDA Ireland, Margaret Doherty, ITW Filtertek, Will Corcoran, IDA Ireland, Elizabeth O’Connor, Operations Manager ITW Filtertek, Maureen Timlin, IDA Ireland at ITW Filtertek in Newcastle West as ITW Medical announce €1.9m investment in Next Generation Medical Device Products. Photo credit – True Media

This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 250 company and is a diversified manufacturer of specialised industrial equipment, automotive components, various consumables, and related service businesses. ITW has operations in 55 countries and employs approximately 48,000 people globally.

Filtertek has been in operation in Newcastle West for 40 years and was acquired by ITW in 2007. Currently 67 people are employed at the Newcastle West facility.

Today’s announcement by ITW Medical supports the production of next-generation IV check valves and filtration products, the development of new filtration and flow control technology, and adds new moulding and assembly capability to the operations at the Newcastle West.

Tánaiste and minister for enterprise, trade and employment Leo Varadkar TD said: “Filtertek has a long and proud history, stretching back forty years in Limerick, where it employs 67 people. This significant new investment will improve the site’s capabilities and enable the team to produce the next generation of products. Filtertek’s four decades in Newcastle West is a testament to the talent and dedication of its staff. I wish the team the very best for the future.”

Gina Powers, vice president/general manager, ITW Medical, added: “Our facility in Ireland has a long-standing history of world-class manufacturing, innovative product design and serving our customers with excellence. This has been a testament to the level of talent and support available in Ireland. We are excited to be working with the IDA to continue investing in Ireland, bringing the power of the ITW Business model and ITW Medical’s unique flow control and filtration capabilities to our OEM customers as we partner to advance healthcare around the world.”