NEWS Skillnet Innovation Exchange expands into Limerick
Skillnet Innovation Exchange, the initiative that connects large businesses facing innovation challenges with SMEs that can fast track the solutions, has announced an expansion into the southwest region through its regional partner, RDI Hub, as part of its continuing nationwide expansion. RDI Hub and Innovate Limerick will join forces to
to businesses in Limerick city and county. The partnership will offer ambitious and innovative SMEs the opportunity to get connected with large companies looking to access digital transformation solutions. Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, said: “I’m delighted that Skillnet Innovation Exchange in doing so, is contributing to the competitiveness of companies in the region. “Now, through Innovate Limerick, SMEs in the
Innovation Exchange has to offer including upskilling, networking and access to business opportunities.” The nationwide expansion of the programme
offers more SMEs access to a wide range of pipeline, upskilling and collaboration opportunities with large corporations.
To date, the Innovation Exchange has facilitated the delivery of 50 innovation challenges to its SME member base. Corporate members of the Innovation Exchange, which now number over 40, include some of Ireland’s leading companies including EY, Hilton Foods, BWG, Coolmore Stud, ESB, Ryanair, An Post, and many more.
XPO Logistics celebrates 10 years of Key-PL service
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end- to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has celebrated a decade of innovation with its Key-PL business providing customers with seamless collaboration in connection with their logistics activities. This includes managing and scheduling customer transport including road, rail, sea and air. XPO has set ambitious medium-
term targets for its Key-PL business in Europe, to develop its expertise by strengthening management services and expanding logistics and international global forwarding.
Jean-Marc Lami, managing director of Key-PL Europe at XPO Logistics, said: “We are proud to celebrate a decade of innovation and success with Key-PL. Over the years, we have consolidated our market position through a continuous improvement approach, whether processes or to the evolution of our order management system. “Our Key-PL application,
developed in-house, is designed to be ever more effective in facilitating and optimizing the management of supply chain operations. Our ‘control tower’ expertise also is
widely recognised, and has created deep customer loyalty from the beginning.”
The 4PL sector is booming, with more and more companies
using it to outsource their internal transport services, centralise information and gain visibility over their European transport activities.
PTC Therapeutics Ireland celebrates 10 years of operation in Dublin
PTC Therapeutics, a global biopharmaceutical company that delivers transformative therapies for children and adults living with rare diseases, celebrated its 10th anniversary of operations in The site, which serves as the company’s
international headquarters, is designed to support PTC’s future growth and impact across the region. The site will play a key role in the company’s expanding commercial portfolio and pipeline, ensuring PTC’s innovative medicines reach more patients worldwide.
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Adrian Haigh, company director Ireland and head of emerging markets, said: “We are proud to celebrate a decade of operations in Ireland and of the impact we’ve made through initiatives that help to improve outcomes and support children and adults with rare diseases. “Our Dublin site has been instrumental in the company’s regional success and global growth, global and multidisciplinary teams as a vibrant international hub.”
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