Ireland’s industrial and export economy received another strong vote of confidence with news that BMC Manufacturing will add more than 500 roles by the end of 2028. The announcement, backed by Enterprise Ireland, highlights how Irish-owned firms are scaling globally while deepening their footprint at home across engineering, technology and operations.
The expansion was unveiled alongside fresh export data showing Enterprise Ireland client companies achieved a record €38.86 billion in exports in 2025. For readers tracking developments via gov.ie and agencies linked to Enterprise Ireland, the update offers a clear signal that indigenous business growth remains central to national economic strategy.
BMC Manufacturing growth marks a major jobs milestone
BMC Manufacturing, founded in County Meath in 1991, has grown into a specialist in low-voltage switchgear and critical power solutions used in global digital infrastructure. Its latest hiring plan will bring more than 500 additional jobs to facilities in Dublin and Meath, with recruitment spread across:
- Engineering and technical design
- Operations and production
- Technology-focused roles
- Support functions tied to expansion
The company’s growth is being driven by rising international demand for power infrastructure used in data centres and other mission-critical environments. Its relationship with major global clients, including Amazon Web Services, underlines the wider opportunity for Irish manufacturing in high-value supply chains.
This kind of expansion also aligns with broader state priorities across Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Finance and Education, where workforce development, innovation and export capacity continue to shape policy conversations often reflected on gov.ie.
Read more: Irish business and policy updates
Enterprise Ireland export results add wider economic context
The jobs announcement landed on the same day Enterprise Ireland published its annual business results for 2025. The figures show client exports rose 8% year on year to €38.86 billion, while client spending in the domestic economy reached €43.73 billion, or nearly €120 million every day.
That matters beyond headline numbers. It shows how exporting companies support jobs, suppliers and services across the country, including sectors connected to Local Government and Heritage, Transport and Public Expenditure through infrastructure demand and regional development.
Key export highlights from 2025
- Exports to Europe and the UK both topped €11 billion
- North America remained the third-largest market at €7.34 billion
- Nordic exports surged 39% to €2.78 billion
- Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Lifesciences rose 14%
- High-Tech Construction and Climate Tech portfolios each grew 24%
For observers of the Revenue Commissioners, CSO and IDA Ireland landscape, the results reinforce a familiar trend: Irish enterprise is becoming more diversified, more export-led and more technologically advanced.
Explore: More Irish economy and industry coverage
Why this matters for Ireland’s economic outlook
The BMC Manufacturing expansion is significant not only because of the job count, but because it illustrates how Irish-owned companies can move up the value chain. Rather than competing solely on cost, firms like BMC are building expertise in complex electrical systems and infrastructure essential to digital growth.
That creates spillover benefits across the wider economy, from supplier networks to skills development. It also complements national ambitions supported by Enterprise Ireland, the Department of the Taoiseach and agencies working across innovation, infrastructure and competitiveness.
In practical terms, the announcement suggests several trends are strengthening:
- Demand for advanced manufacturing talent is rising
- Irish firms are winning more global contracts
- Regional employment in Dublin and Meath remains resilient
- Export growth continues to translate into domestic economic activity
Read more: Business expansion and market insight
What comes next
Over the next two years, attention will turn to how quickly BMC Manufacturing can scale its workforce and delivery capacity. Recruitment, training and supply-chain execution will be key, particularly as Ireland competes internationally for engineering and technical talent.
Still, the broader message is clear. For those following gov.ie, Enterprise Ireland and the future of Irish exports, this is more than a company growth story. It is another example of how homegrown enterprise is helping shape Ireland’s industrial future, one expansion plan at a time.
As BMC Manufacturing grows and Enterprise Ireland posts record results, gov.ie watchers can take away one central point: Irish-owned firms remain a powerful engine for jobs, innovation and long-term economic resilience.
