Company reveals plans to open new office in Limerick

HEALTH company Vitalograph is to open a new office in Limerick city centre.

The firm, which exists to provide respiratory diagnostic solutions, has bought a 10,000 square foot office.

It means it will move away from its current base at the Innovation Hub, located at the Engine Building in Cecil Street.

The new premises, at number one Mount Kennett Place, is currently being remodelled to accommodate teams in research and development and cough analysis.

This week, Vitalograph marked its 50th anniversary in Ennis, and opened a special commemorative exhibition in the town's Glor cultural centre.

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The company develops and manufactures innovative respiratory diagnostic devices for all levels of the healthcare sector.

It also delivers clinical trial services to pharmaceutical companies around the world that are developing therapies with a respiratory focus.

It is the only company in the world providing American Food and Drugs Agency-validated objective cough monitoring to commercial pharmaceutical companies, biotech and research organizations.

Two years ago, increased global demand for its solutions saw it open a new site in Limerick with the creation of 200 jobs locally.

In total, 404 people are now employed in Vitalograph between Limerick and Ennis.

Vitalograph’s chief executive Frank Keane said: "We wanted to use the occasion of our 50th anniversary to pause and reflect upon the journey that we’ve had so far in Ireland. We’re really proud of what we have achieved and how we’ve contributed to the improved management of lung health. We are excited to continue our journey of innovation and excellence in respiratory diagnostics.".

The exhibition 'Vitalograph - 50 Years of Growing with Ennis' will remain open to the public at Glór until August 30, with free entry for all visitors.