Griffdon Engineering, a family-run electrical engineering company, is to create 48 new jobs at its headquarters in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
The announcement was made at an event at its offices today (Monday, June 9th) which was attended by Minister of State with responsibility for Employment, Small Business and Retail, and the Circular Economy Alan Dillon T.D.and Enterprise Ireland CEO Designate Jenny Melia.
The creation of the new jobs is being supported by Enterprise Ireland’s Company Development Fund. Future Cast, a not-for-profit centre for innovation, education and R&D for the construction, manufacturing and quarrying industries based in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, helped to secure the funding.
The company’s growth will boost local employment as well as enhance skills in the electrical service and maintenance sector and capitalise on the growing need for support among multinationals in the tech, pharmaceuticals and agrifood industries. Griffdon already employ 350 people.
Griffdon Engineering also provides services to semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries, the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and ICT firms involved in data centre construction.
Griffdon Engineering is led by Managing Director Seamus Griffin and EHS Director Elayne Griffin, the son and daughter of company founders Martin and Mary Griffin. The siblings took over the running of the company in 2017. Since then, the company has grown considerably, taking on large scale projects in Ireland and across Europe.
Jenny Melia, Executive Director and Enterprise Ireland CEO Designate, said: “Enterprise Ireland is delighted to support this family-owned business as it grows from strength-to-strength by capitalising on the growing trend towards more offsite manufacturing (OSM) and prefabrication in the construction industry. Enterprise Ireland is committed to supporting companies like Griffdon Engineering to increase their level of innovation, improve their competitiveness and expand their global footprint, with the ultimate goal of delivering export growth and jobs in Ireland and we look forward to continuing to work with the company in the future.”
Director of Griffdon Engineering Seamus Griffin said: “On behalf of everyone at Griffdon Engineering, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Enterprise Ireland for their invaluable support and funding, which has played a pivotal role in helping us reach this important milestone in our company’s growth. Its commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening Irish enterprise has empowered businesses like ours to invest with confidence, create high-quality employment, and contribute meaningfully to our regional and national economy.
“I would also like to extend a warm thank you to Minister Alan Dillon for joining us in Ballaghaderreen for this special occasion. His presence underscores the importance of regional development and the government’s continued support for local industry and job creation. We’re honoured to welcome him as we share our plans for the future.
“This is a proud day for Griffdon Engineering, for Ballaghaderreen, and for the wider community. We are excited to build on this momentum and look forward to what we can achieve—together.”
