Representatives of LPI Group join Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland delegates during a trade mission to Texas and Southern California
LPI targets 250 US jobs
BALDONNELL-headquartered LPI Group announced plans to create 250 new jobs in the United States over the next five years.
The announcement of the company with a base at Baldonnell Business Park comes as one of a series of new US investments, contracts and partnerships announced by companies across the country, as rapid growth in AI infrastructure in the US drives demand for power, data centres, engineering and advanced technology.
In the case of LPI, demand grows for its lightning protection, earthing and surge-protection systems across data centres, renewable energy and critical infrastructure.
The group is Europe’s leading electrical safety specialist and provides turnkey lightning protection, grounding and surge protection systems to the critical infrastructure sectors.
The expansion is expected to strengthen its capacity to deliver bespoke electrical safety solutions to its customers in the States, where they already hold UL and IEC certifications.
LPI made the announcement while on an Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland trade mission to Texas and Southern California.
The programme included engagements in Dallas, Austin, San Diego and Los Angeles with major American organisations, tech partners and industry leaders.
Enterprise Ireland CEO Jenny Melia described the US as “a crucial market” and outlined the local company’s plans to expand as an example of national groups turning opportunities into growth.
The CEO said: “The US is a critical market for Enterprise Ireland client companies and continues to be a major driver of international growth.
‘Despite a more complex global trade environment, Irish companies remain ambitious about the market and continue to invest, hire and win new business in the U.S.
“Texas and Southern California are particularly strong growth markets across AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and enterprise technology.
‘The investment taking place in data centres, power, semiconductors and critical infrastructure plays directly to capabilities Irish companies have developed over many years.
“LPI Group’s plans to create 250 US jobs, alongside the new contracts, partnerships and expansion plans being announced across this mission, demonstrate how Irish companies are translating that opportunity into real commercial growth.”
