Netwatch security to create 50 new jobs
CARLOW company Netwatch will create 50 new jobs over the next 18 months with 30 of these created by the end of the year.
The jobs which will be created in both Carlow and the company's newly opened North American headquarters in Boston.
Netwatch, the award winning protection services company is investing over €3 million in its expansion in North America and will create 50 jobs over the next 18 months. 30 jobs will be created between its Boston and Carlow operations by the end of 2012, bringing its total employment to over 120 people. Kathleen O'toole, the former Boston Chief of Police has joined the Netwatch Board and is helping the company's drive into the US market.
Speaking at a reception in Boston, An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D., said ' there is a long and close social, cultural and economic relationship between Boston and Ireland. That relationship is stronger today than ever before and it is reflected in the decision of Netwatch to establish its North American headquarters in this great city.
'Harnessing modern technologies, Netwatch has changed the way security and protection services are provided to private individuals and to companies. It is now bringing this game changing technology to North America with its establishment in Boston. Netwatch is a prime example of the potential of Irish services companies to become multinational companies, creating jobs and wealth not only for Ireland but also for Boston. I wish the company every success in its new venture.'
The reception was also attended by the Irish Ambassador to the United States, Michael Collins and the Mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Menino as well as senior representatives of the business community in Boston.
Netwatch provides real time remote security monitoring to businesses and private residences in Ireland and internationally. All monitoring of the US sites will be undertaken by intervention specialists at Netwatch's Irish headquarters in Carlow. As the business grows in the US, the company will also establish a communications hub for North America in Boston.
David Walsh, Chief Executive, Netwatch said, 'we are delighted with our success in North America and with the reaction to the Netwatch system. US companies understand immediately the advantage of managed protection services from Netwatch.
'In the past three months, we have successfully won a number of contracts in the greater Boston area, including providing protection services to Toyota Falmouth, one of the premier Toyota dealerships in Cape Cod.
In addition to Ireland and North America, Netwatch also has a presence in the UK market.
- PADRAIG BYRNE
