Vitalograph outgrew its space at the Innovation Hub in Limerick and recently purchased a 10,000 sq ft office on Mount Kennet Street which is currently being remodelled to accommodate its Cough Analysis and R&D teams.

The acquisition of a facility adjacent to its Ennis headquarters at Gort Road Industrial Estate has also been completed, increasing Vitalograph’s footprint by 40,000 sqft. This new warehouse space will facilitate Vitalograph’s growing exports of PFT and spirometry devices as well as its consumables.

Vitalograph develops and manufactures respiratory diagnostic devices for all levels of the healthcare sector. It also delivers clinical trial services to pharmaceutical companies that are developing therapies with a respiratory focus. This includes FDA-validated objective cough monitoring to commercial pharmaceutical companies, biotech and research organisations.

To mark its presence in Ireland, the company also opened a special commemorative exhibition in Glór entitled “50 Years of Growing with Ennis”. 

CEO Frank Keane said: “We wanted to use the occasion of our 50th anniversary to pause and reflect upon the journey that we’ve had so far in Ireland. We’re really proud of what we have achieved and how we’ve contributed to the improved management of lung health. We are excited to continue our journey of innovation and excellence in respiratory diagnostics.

"The central focus of this exhibition is our people, past and present. If it weren’t for the Vitalograph team over the past 50 years, Vitalograph would not be where it is today, or indeed be in existence at all. 

"We are one of the largest employers in Ennis and we want to celebrate the fact that you can develop a world-class company right here. The support, infrastructure and talent are here and they’ve been crucial to our success,” he added.