Jobs double at firm in Blanchardstown

A TOP agri-food software firm in Dublin 15 is set to almost double its workforce over the next 18 months.

Blanchardstown based Emydex Technology will create 20 new full-time jobs following a major deal with the Meat Corporation (MeatCo) of Namibia in Africa.

The meat processing and marketing organisation works on behalf of Namibian farmers and the two-year e300,000 contract will involve six separate MeatCo sites in the Sub-Saharan country.

It’s a welcome anniversary present for Emydex, which already employs 22 staff, as the company is celebrating its ten year anniversary this year.

The software firm was set-up with the support of the Fingal Local Enterprise Office and company development continues to be supported by the Department of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland both here and overseas.

Emydex develops and exports factory floor data capture, production reporting and traceability software systems to leading meat and food processing companies around the world.

Working in Ireland, the UK, France and now Africa, the company’s impressive client list already includes Kepak, Dawn Meats, Dunbia, Moy Park and the Kerry Group.

Recruitment for the new jobs starts immediately and the company is welcoming applications from software programmers in the area. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, welcomed the news.

“ICT is a sector which we have specifically targeted as part of our Action Plan for Jobs, and in recent years we have seen significant growth in this area,

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“The announcement that Emydex, an Irish-owned company which has grown with the support of the Fingal Local Enterprise Office and Enterprise Ireland, is expanding further and creating 20 additional jobs is a great boost.

“I congratulate them on this project and wish them every success for the future.

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CEO of Emydex Technology, David McMahon, said the company is benefitting from export-led growth in the Agri-food sector.

“Thanks to the solid growth in Irish food exports, there is a corresponding growth in demand for more sophisticated and robust software systems for production management, reporting and traceability,

? he explained.

“Responding to this growing demand, we will be doubling our workforce over the next 18 months, recruiting 20 highly skilled software programmers to work in our three main operating divisions in Dublin.

“Alongside the country’s reputation for high quality food processing, Ireland is also becoming better known for its food processing software capabilities.

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Originally founded in 2004 by Redmond Burke, now a Non-Executive Director, and James Grennan, Emydex’s Product Director, the company received feasibility and employment grants from the Fingal Local Enterprise Office and more recently, continues to be supported by Enterprise Ireland.

Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise at the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, said:

“The business community in this region is growing in confidence, innovation and is better equipped to explore new opportunities both at home and abroad than ever before.

“The story behind Emydex Technology’s success demonstrates the long-term benefits of supporting a business during its crucial start-up phase.

“On-going investment and support for start-ups and growing businesses strengthens the local economy, leading to genuine job creation and overall economic growth.

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The new software programming, team leader and support positions will be based at Emydex Technology’s Blanchardstown headquarters in Northwest Business Park.

Of the new specialist roles announced, ten will be hired immediately, with the remaining ten to be recruited over the next 18 months. Further information about the recruitment campaign for the new roles is available at www.emydex.com.