Zeus, the Irish-owned global packaging solutions company, today announced a €27 million investment in new premises in Dublin and the UK. The investment will also lead to the creation of 80 jobs.

An investment of €15 million will see Zeus’ Dublin presence double in size to 250,000 sq ft, with the creation of 50 new jobs. Zeus is investing a further €12 million in their new 100,000 sq ft premises in Bedfordshire, England, which will create 30 new jobs.

Zeus employs 150 in Ireland, and 300 in total across 13 countries worldwide. In operation for 20 years, Zeus has also just opened their first Canadian site. In 2017, the group’s turnover was €135 million, and turnover is expected to increase to €150 million in 2018. Zeus has grown at a rate of 7 to 10 % per annum for the last 5 years.

Speaking on the announcement, Brian O’Sullivan, Managing Director of Zeus said “At Zeus, we are continually innovating, creating and driving comprehensive solutions that deliver for our clients, who have increasingly complex needs. It is this commitment to quality that has driven our recent growth, both in Ireland and internationally.

“We are reaffirming this growth in the Irish and UK markets with a major investment in the two new premises. This mirrors our global expansion, having recently opened our Canadian site, a new and exciting market for Zeus. We are also looking forward to growing our team, both in Ireland and the UK, which will further strengthen our increasingly diverse offering.”

Zeus is a leading global packaging solutions company, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. They provide a diverse range of products and supply solutions into a wide variety of markets. Zeus has offices worldwide, including Ireland, UK, Germany, Spain, Poland, New Zealand, Canada, China and Australia.