Medtronic (www.medtronic.com) have annoucned plans for wordwide cuts in their staffing. Up to 1,100 jobs worldwide are expected to go, which is almost 3% of it’s workforce. Thankfully this comes with a good note for Jobs in Galway , as Medtronic are moving their endovascular manufacturing operation from Santa Rosa, California, USA to Galway . The endovascular division makes stent grafts to treat aortic abdominal aneurysms. It is also moving some of it’s operations (diagnostic and cardiac rhythm disease management) to Holland.
Medtronic specialises in medial technology for chronic diseases. They manufacture products and therapies and services to alleviate pain and enhance peoples lives. Each year over 6 million people world wide use Medtronics services in the treatment of heart disease, diabetes and vascular illnesses.
What about all the manafacturing going to mexico from galway .galway is down sizing no question about that.our days are numbered
Look at the Medtronic news – they are going to hire now over 40 people in Santa Rosa. Are we safe in Galway – I don`t think so – it is a matter of the time- in 2 or 3 years time we we be closed down in Galway.
Medtronic in Galway is doing well, less of the doom and gloom people! There are never any guarantees but the future looks bright, be grateful and stop moaning!