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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
50 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
5 January 2021
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2021
Foreseen end date
1 January 2024
Description
Logitech Ireland has announced the creation of more than 50 new job opportunities over the next three years across wide-ranging roles, including design, engineering, IT and supply chain functions.
The Swiss-headquartered company produces cloud peripheral products and is expanding its product offer to meet growing demand from businesses organising work remotely. According to the Irish Times, the Cork unit also "hosts leaders of Logitech’s sustainability team, addressing Logitech’s commitments to climate change, carbon impact and transparency, and renewable energy".
Eurofound (2021), Logitech, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 102975, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/102975.
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