Sysco Limerick has been officially opened, following a major refurbishment of the foodservice specialist’s Mid-West hub.
The project took two years and an investment of €2.6 million, with the site upgraded into a modern facility, specifically designed to meet growing industry demands across the region.
Local minister Patrick O’Donovan TD and Tom Ruddle, councillor for Newcastle West, were both on hand to open the new facility.
“Sysco is an important and valued employer in this region – it sustains families and communities far beyond these walls in so many different ways,” said Minister O’Donovan.
“The government recognises and supports the continued development and ambition of the Mid-West: to be a destination for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and to attract more high-skilled, well-paid jobs.”
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Renovation work to enhance the site includes the creation of contemporary office spaces, a state-of-the-art development kitchen and an extended warehouse space, as well as updated canteen and gym facilities, designed and built to meet the company’s sustainability ambitions.
Following a successful recruitment drive in late 2023, more than 400 people are currently employed at the site in a range of roles, including contact centre, warehousing, IT and procurement staff.
“It is a point of pride to see the team’s hard work and vision come together to provide this facility that is home to our growing Sysco Limerick family,” said Mark Lee, chief executive officer.
“We are here to be an active player in the local community, to boost the local economy and achieve our wider business growth goals across the island of Ireland.”
