Posted: 17 March 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc has opened a new 70,000 sq.ft. distribution centre in Bracetown, County Meath, Ireland, significantly expanding the company’s infrastructure within one of the world’s leading hubs for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
The purpose-built facility is aimed at increasing Thermo Fisher’s in-country distribution capacity by more than 400%, enabling a broader portfolio of products to be supplied and stored to support drug discovery research, clinical development and commercial manufacturing.
Claire Wallace, president of the Research & Safety Market Division, Europe and Europe Commercial at Thermo Fisher Scientific, stated that the expansion reflects the company’s continued commitment to supporting the life sciences community in Ireland. “Today’s opening reflects Thermo Fisher’s long-term commitment to serving Ireland’s vibrant life sciences sector,” Wallace said. “By expanding our local distribution capacity, we are responding more efficiently to the needs of our customers, partnering with them to improve the quality, speed and reliability of their supply chains.”
The new facility has also been designed with sustainability and long-term energy performance in mind. An on-site solar energy system is expected to generate approximately 120,000 kWh of electricity annually, while a high-efficiency heat pump enables operations to run on 100% renewable energy. The building has achieved an A2 Building Energy Rating (BER), reflecting strong energy efficiency standards.
The centre has been officially opened during a ribbon-cutting event attended by Minister Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Rory Mullen, Head of Life Sciences for Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Ireland, and representatives from Ireland’s life sciences and academic sectors.
Minister Burke stated that the investment reinforces Ireland’s global leadership in life sciences manufacturing and strengthens the country’s critical supply chain infrastructure.
