CROOM Medical has broken ground on a significant expansion at its Limerick campus, marking the largest single investment in the company’s 42-year history.
The development, known as ACOT (Advanced Centre of Orthopaedic Technologies) is a purpose-built, 38,000 sq/ft facility which will integrate the full spectrum of orthopaedic manufacturing under one roof, the company said.
This includes precision CNC machining, lights-out machining and grinding, palletised loading, multi-material additive manufacturing, vacuum furnace heat treatment, electropolishing, anodising, automated polishing and finishing, digital inspection, and clean-and-pack operations.
Construction of the Advanced Centre of Orthopaedic Technologies is now underway, with completion expected by the end of this year.
Once operational, the facility will play a central role in supporting Ireland’s Mid West medtech ecosystem while reinforcing Croom Medical’s position as a full-service orthopaedic manufacturing partner for global OEMs, the company said.
Patrick Byrnes,Croom Medical CEO, said: “ACOT is a strategic investment designed around where this industry is going next. For our OEM (original equipment manufacturer) partners, it means deeper integration, advanced capability, and a facility built around their roadmaps.”
“At the same time, it creates high-value roles and long-term career opportunities here in Croom, strengthening the local economy and the community that has supported us for over four decades. This facility was built on the trust our partners place in our team, and we’re proud that our growth benefits both our global customers and the town of Croom.”
For OEM partners, Croom Medical said, ACOT will enable deeper integration across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage design and prototyping through to validated serial production, across shoulder, hip, knee, spine, trauma, and sports medicine devices.
The company said that ACOT represents the next phase in Croom Medical’s evolution. Founded by Paddy Byrnes in 1984 as a small precision engineering firm, the company has grown into a global manufacturing partner for leading medtech companies.
Over that period, Croom Medical has invested more than €12million in advanced technologies including additive manufacturing, automation, and new machining centres. Today, the company employs approximately 150 professionals locally and is one of the largest employers in Croom.