Abbott opens €440M diabetes tech plant in Ireland, creating 800 jobs and producing finger-prick-free sensors.

Abbott has opened a new €440 million diabetes technology manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, Ireland, creating over 800 jobs. The site produces FreeStyle Libre sensors, eliminating the need for frequent finger-prick tests for diabetes patients. The facility is fully electric and includes sustainability features like solar panels and rainwater collection tanks. Abbott also expanded in Donegal, creating 200 more jobs, and invested £85 million in a UK facility to boost European manufacturing capacity.

November 18, 2024
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