US construction materials and testing group Fenagh Engineering is to establish its first European base in Dublin with a €3 million investment over three years.
Founded by Irish-American entrepreneur Patrick Greenan, the firm specialises in materials testing and regulatory compliance services.
The Dublin expansion will create 35 jobs, and will serve as a launch pad for Fenagh’s broader European expansion plans, which include the UK, the company said, while noting the new roles will be in key areas, including materials testing, assigned certification, specialist inspection, geotechnical engineering, business development, project management, and support functions.
“Fenagh’s expansion into Dublin builds on its established reputation in the United States, where it has provided proactive and innovative solutions to high-profile clients such as Apple, Tesla, US state hospitals, data centres, and leading universities including MIT, Harvard, and Columbia,” it said.
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“This strategic move reinforces Fenagh’s goal of establishing a competitive presence across the Continent, providing trusted support to construction professionals navigating a dynamic and evolving industry,” the company said.
Fenagh’s managing director Darren Bergin said: “With our proprietary technologies, skilled team, and dedication to quality and accountability, Fenagh is ready to play an essential role in supporting Ireland’s construction industry. This is the beginning of a long-term commitment to help meet the country’s housing and infrastructure goals while setting new benchmarks for quality, compliance and excellence.”
IDA Ireland chief Michael Lohan said Ireland offers companies like Fenagh Engineering and Testing “a great opportunity to expand and grow into Europe”.
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