MINISTER PRAISES CONNEMARA ELECTRONICS FIRM
Date Published: 10-Jul-2012
HID Global Galway is this afternoon marking its 150 millionth shipment of Irish high technology products from Connemara to government customers around the world.
The operation based in Baile na hAbhann in Tully outside Spiddal is one of Connemara’s largest employers with 226 employees and was established in West Galway 15 years ago.
It exports Irish high technology know-how to every continent, reaching 30 countries with its ePassport and 22 with other product offerings.
Minister Pat Rabbitte is officiating at the milestone event this afternoon and will also receive a tour of the Udaras supported 3 building state of the art facility.
Trevor Fox, the Finance Director of HID Global, says it's important to mark the company's success.
Minister Pat Rabbitte officiated at the celebration and said the product portfolio is key to the modern security consious environment.
He also commended Udaras for supporting the company's development into research and development.