#IABCN members, Joe Burke (center) and Michael O’Rourke (far right) representing PA Trade Mission, meeting with Mayo County Council Economic Development Group this week.

PA Trade Mission visit to the McHale headquarters, just outside Ballinrobe, County Mayo.

#IABCN member, Joe Burke (2nd to left) with 2 Mayo County Council Economic Development Reps and (3rd from left) Paul McHale, Sales Manager; (center) Gene Barr, President & CEO of PA Chamber of Business and Industry; (2nd from right) Padraic McHale, Co-Owner and Founder.

McHale employs 250+, with 25% of their workforce is dedicated to R&D.

Almac Pod™ – Changing the Global Dynamics of Temperature Controlled Shipping Solutions

Introducing a new product to the US clinical trial supply marketplace

Craigavon, N.I., UK, 16 October 2017Almac Group, the global contract development and manufacturing organisation, has recognised the need for a change in dynamics of temperature controlled shipping with the launch of its new Almac Pod™ service solution in the United States.

Understanding the cost, logistical and compliance challenges posed by this changing environment, the Almac Pod was originally released in Europe and serves as a first-to-market service solution. The innovative solution incorporates the efficiencies of the Almac-approved, global courier network and advanced phase change material technology (PCM) to create a temperature-controlled shipping service solution that eases the burden for its global clinical supply customers.

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Almac Group Wins Export Achievement Award at the Pharma Industry Awards

Craigavon, N.I., 06 Oct 2017Almac Group, the global contract development and manufacturing organisation has won the Export Achievement award at Ireland’s Pharma Industry Awards.

The award recognises the Group for an effective and rewarding export strategy which demonstrated commitment to expand its global business.

Since launching in 2014, the Pharma Industry Awards recognise the successes and achievements of Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry and are seen as the benchmark for excellence for those operating within the sector. The winners were revealed at a Gala Awards dinner on 5th October at The Clayton Hotel, Dublin.

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Irish Airline To Begin Direct Flights From Philadelphia International
By Steve Tawa

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — More options are landing at Philadelphia International Airport to get you to Ireland, and beyond.

The Luck of the Irish will be smiling on you a week after St. Patrick’s Day, when Irish airline Aer Lingus initiates a direct route between PHL and Dublin.

Aer Lingus spokesman Declan Kearney says it’s a push to further strengthen Dublin Airport as a leading gateway.

 

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Aramark Staff Transform An Cosán Playground

A team of 57 Aramark staff rolled up their sleeves to help An Cosán, Ireland’s largest community education organisation, refurbish and revamp its playground in Kiltipper, Dublin 24.

Along with Aramark’s Health and Wellness ambassadors, Alan Quinlan and Natalya Coyle, Aramark employees donated their time, energy and expertise as part of the company’s 2017 Aramark Building Community Day — Aramark’s seventh annual global volunteering day aimed at giving back to the local community in addition to encouraging general health and wellbeing.

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