Vertiv plans Donegal expansion creating up to 300 jobs

Vertiv, a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, has announced plans to significantly expand its operations in County Donegal, Ireland, with the potential creation of up to 300 new jobs. The Ohio-based company, which specialises in power, cooling, and IT infrastructure for data centres and other commercial environments, operates in over 130 countries. It aims to submit an application to Donegal County Council for an additional 7,000 square metres of space at its existing Letterkenny facility. This expansion would complement its current operations in Burnfoot, Co. Donegal, Campsie in Derry, its central procurement office in Limerick, and a sales and service office in Dublin. Vertiv currently employs nearly 2,500 people in Ireland. The proposed expansion is driven by increasing global demand for infrastructure solutions that support artificial intelligence, colocation, and hyperscale data centre deployments. Colocation involves businesses renting space in third-party data centres, while hyperscale data centres are typically linked to large-scale data producers. The new positions will focus on engineering and operational roles aimed at expanding manufacturing capabilities and enhancing technical expertise. Since the start of the year, Vertiv has already added more than 500 new staff members across its Irish sites, and it continues to seek additional personnel for these roles. Paul Ryan, president of Vertiv for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, highlighted the strategic significance of Ireland to the company’s global strategy. He stated that the expansion aligns with efforts to meet rising demand for critical digital infrastructure, enabling customers to deploy AI and data centre capacity globally. The anticipated growth, combined with ongoing hiring initiatives, supports sustained business expansion and provides opportunities for skill development and career progression in the region. Supporting this initiative, IDA Ireland, the state agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, has played a key role in facilitating Vertiv’s expansion. Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, noted that the company’s decision underscores the capability of the local workforce and the broader talent pool in the northwest. He described the expansion as evidence of how global firms can scale high-value operations from regional locations in Ireland. The government has expressed its backing for the project, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin calling the announcement “very welcome news” for the region and the country. Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment, praised Letterkenny’s ability to attract investment from a global leader in critical digital infrastructure. He noted that the proposed expansion would enable professionals to build careers within a multinational corporation while benefiting from the unique lifestyle offered by the northwest. The minister also acknowledged the importance of such investments in promoting balanced regional development and strengthening Ireland’s enterprise sector. Vertiv, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, maintains its headquarters in Westerville, Ohio, and operates in more than 130 countries. Its presence in Ireland includes multiple facilities spread across different counties, reflecting its commitment to leveraging the country’s skilled workforce and strategic location. As the company moves forward with its application to Donegal County Council, it continues to explore opportunities for growth and expansion within its Irish operations. The company has indicated that it remains actively engaged in recruiting for engineering and operational roles across its various sites in the country.