Sample Shannon Free Zone Case Studies
Business Sectors at Shannon Free Zone
When the multi-national business community compares investment locations in the EU, Shannon Free Zone regularly emerges as the superior option. Shannon has been chosen by leading international corporations across a wide range of sectors.
Shannon Free Zone covers 240 hectares (600 acres) adjacent to Shannon
International Airport, and is home to 100 companies with an employment level
of 7,000 people employed. These companies generated €3.3 billion in
sales, with over 90% in exports.
Overseas companies, attracted by a positive pro-business environment, low
corporation tax and a well-educated, skilled workforce, use Shannon to serve
global markets.
Internationally-traded service activities now account for over 60% of enterprises
and approximately 40% of employment
Key sectors at Shannon include:
» Aerospace
» Technology
» Engineering
» Pharmaceuticals
» Healthcare
Key business activities carried out at Shannon include:
» Customer support and Contact Centres
» Financial Services
» Supply Chain Management
» Shared Services
» Production
» Headquarters
