Equinix, a United States colocation and interconnection operator, has committed up to $700 million (€588 million) to support a new Hanley Energy manufacturing facility in Dundalk, Ireland, improving supply of critical power equipment for data centres and creating hundreds of skilled jobs, according to DataCentreNews Ireland.

The 150,000-square-foot site is planned as a manufacturing hub for components used in data centre power distribution.

Equinix will commit $350 million (€294 million) initially, rising to $700 million over time, under a five-year arrangement that can extend to 10 years.

The deal includes a minimum annual Equinix spend of $70 million (€58.8 million). The project was announced in the presence of Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Recruitment has begun for an initial 200 engineers and technicians, covering precision engineering, quality assurance and lean manufacturing.

The companies also plan apprenticeship and training programmes linked to the facility.

Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and president of Equinix, said the investment builds upon Equinix's longtime presence in Ireland and reflects the strategically important role the country plays in the global technology ecosystem. "Our expansion in Dundalk further strengthens our ability to meet growing customer demand while creating local jobs and supporting the community," she stated.

Peter Lantry, managing director of Equinix Ireland, said the project represents a huge win for Ireland and the Louth region, highlighting the world-class engineering talent that Ireland continues to develop. "By securing our supply chain and investing in local manufacturing, we're not only accelerating delivery but also creating hundreds of high-skilled jobs," he stated.

The Dundalk factory will produce low-voltage switchgear, Power Distribution Units and Remote Power Panels. The development will include a temperature-controlled testing laboratory.

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