BMC Manufacturing is set to become one of the biggest Irish business growth stories of the next two years, with the company confirming plans to create more than 500 new jobs in Ireland by the end of 2028. The announcement, backed by Enterprise Ireland, highlights strong momentum in Irish manufacturing, engineering and digital infrastructure, while reinforcing Ireland’s reputation as a competitive location for advanced industrial investment.
The jobs plan was unveiled alongside new annual export figures showing Enterprise Ireland-supported companies delivered record exports in 2025. For readers tracking developments across gov.ie, the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of the Taoiseach and enterprise policy, the update offers a clear signal that indigenous firms remain central to Ireland’s long-term economic strategy.
BMC Manufacturing jobs in Ireland: what was announced
BMC Manufacturing said the additional 500 roles will be created across its facilities in Dublin and Co Meath. The company expects recruitment to span several business areas, including:
- Engineering
- Technology
- Operations
- Manufacturing support functions
Founded in 1991 in Co Meath, BMC Manufacturing has built its reputation in low voltage switchgear and critical power solutions. Its products are used in global digital infrastructure projects, including work linked to data centre operators and major industry partners such as Amazon Web Services.
The expansion reflects rising international demand for specialist electrical engineering and power distribution systems, especially as data centre growth continues to influence investment in Transport, Climate Action, Housing and large-scale infrastructure planning.
Why this matters for Ireland
The scale of the hiring plan underlines confidence in Ireland’s industrial base and skilled workforce. It also connects with wider policy areas overseen by Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Finance, Education, Further and Higher Education, and Public Expenditure, where talent development and regional growth remain key priorities.
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Enterprise Ireland reports record export results
The BMC Manufacturing announcement came as Enterprise Ireland published its 2025 business results, showing client exports reached a record €38.86 billion. That marks an 8% increase year on year and an 89% rise since 2015.
Enterprise Ireland also said its client companies spent €43.73 billion in the Irish economy last year, or roughly €120 million each day, on payroll, goods and services. Those figures are relevant not just for investors but for agencies and public bodies including the CSO, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) and the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), all of which monitor economic activity and public policy impacts.
Key export highlights from 2025
- Europe exports exceeded €11 billion
- UK exports exceeded €11 billion
- North America exports reached €7.34 billion
- Nordics exports jumped 39% to €2.78 billion
- High-Tech Construction exports rose 24%
- Climate Tech and Renewable Energy exports rose 24%
The strongest growth came from sectors tied to advanced manufacturing, construction technology and renewable energy, showing how closely Ireland’s economic future is linked to innovation, critical infrastructure and international market diversification.
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What BMC Manufacturing signals for Irish industry
This expansion is more than a company hiring story. It points to sustained demand for Irish expertise in the global data centre supply chain and strengthens the case for coordinated support from gov.ie departments and agencies such as the Health Service Executive (HSE), Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), An Garda Síochána, National Transport Authority (NTA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local planning bodies where large employment growth affects communities and infrastructure.
It also reflects the broader ambition of building more Irish-owned global leaders. As enterprise policy increasingly overlaps with skills, sustainability and regional development, BMC Manufacturing stands out as an example of how an indigenous firm can scale from Meath roots to international relevance.
Conclusion
BMC Manufacturing has announced one of the most significant private-sector hiring plans in Ireland this year, with over 500 new jobs set to be added by 2028. Combined with record Enterprise Ireland export figures, the move reinforces confidence in Ireland’s engineering talent, export capacity and industrial future. For anyone following BMC Manufacturing, gov.ie policy updates and Ireland’s economic outlook, this is a strong sign that homegrown firms are continuing to power the next phase of national growth.
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