TAOISEACH Micheál Martin was in Limerick last week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Analog Devices (ADI) in Raheen.
Since establishing its first Irish operations in 1976, ADI has invested more than €5billion in capital projects across its Ireland and today operates a significant manufacturing, research, and development operation at its sites in Limerick, Cork and Dublin.
Over five decades, Ireland has become a cornerstone of ADI’s global operations, supporting advanced semiconductor research, product development, and manufacturing that enables innovation across healthcare, communications, industrial automation, mobility, energy, and sustainability.
The anniversary milestone at ADI Catalyst – the company’s 100,000-square-foot innovation and collaboration hub in Raheen – recognised the company’s long-standing contribution to Ireland’s economic development, technological leadership, and global reputation as a destination for high-value investment and innovation.
The Taoiseach addressed more than 500 associates gathered at Catalyst and later toured the R&D facility.
“ADI’s commitment to Ireland over the past 50 years has made a significant contribution to our economy and to Ireland’s reputation as a global technology hub. By choosing Ireland and continuing to invest here decade after decade, the company helped pave the way for many of the international businesses that followed in setting up here,” An Taoiseach Mr Martin said.
“What is also striking is that 50 years after establishing operations here, ADI remains one of the world’s most advanced and innovative semiconductor companies.
“The technologies being developed by its teams in Ireland and around the world are helping address some of the most important challenges facing society.”
Vincent Roche, CEO and chair of ADI, said: “This is a celebration of the people, partnerships, and vision that have helped shape ADI’s success in Ireland, Europe, and globally over the past five decades. Ireland has played a pivotal role in our growth - from our initial small manufacturing site to today’s cutting-edge R&D and manufacturing operations.”