Stryker launches new training centre of excellence in East Cork

Stryker have launched a new Training Centre of Excellence at the company’s facility in Tullagreen, Co Cork.

A global leader in medical technologies, the new centre will feature a workforce transformation programme that is focused on upskilling and reskilling employees in the business.

The three-year training initiative, developed with the support of IDA Ireland, will equip employees at Stryker’s Tullagreen facility with the skills for the future of work, promote innovative thinking and enable a culture of continuous improvement.

“This new initiative will help future-proof our investment in our Tullagreen facility and strengthen our team’s ability to develop cutting-edge products that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes long into the future,” said Ian Corkey, site lead Tullagreen Stryker in Ireland.

“The Tullagreen Training Centre of Excellence will also serve as a lighthouse for other Stryker sites across Ireland. We are grateful to IDA Ireland for their invaluable support in bringing this initiative to life.

“The launch of Stryker’s Training Centre of Excellence in Tullagreen represents a significant step in our journey toward operational excellence and propelling innovation forward. 

“By investing in our people and their skills, we can ensure that they thrive in a rapidly changing world and foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.”

The centre will also allow employees pursue a range of courses including environmental sustainability awareness which will drive sustainability initiatives for Tullagreen.

Stryker first established a presence in Tullagreen in 1998 with an initial team of 20 employees. 

Since then, the facility has expanded and evolved with employees now focused on manufacturing medical implants for joint replacement, spine and trauma and extremities which are positively impacting patients across the world.