Blarney Manufacturing Facility
Courtesy of Merck
Merck opened a filter and membrane manufacturing facility in October of 2025 in Cork, Ireland. Offering 32,291 sf of cleanroom space, the €150 million ($174.5 million) building will meet global demand in the production process of vaccines and life-changing biomedical treatments, including monoclonal antibodies and cell and gene therapies. By locating these expanded manufacturing capacities in Europe, Merck aims to reduce cross-border dependencies and ensure reliable access to critical filtration technologies.
Advancing the company's sustainability goals, the climate-neutral structure is powered by 100 percent renewable electricity. An innovative heat recovery system will decrease emissions by up to 61 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents annually, and up to 95 percent of high-purity RO water will be reused to minimize waste. Spanning approximately 172,200 sf in total, the site offers laboratory and office spaces across four stories, as well as external plant and storage areas. Firms lending their expertise to the project included Tandem Project Management Ltd., CField Construction, and Horganlynch Consulting Engineers.
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Tandem Project Management Ltd.
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Project Management, Engineering Design, Procurement, Commissioning/Qualification Services Provider
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CField Construction
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General Contractor & Construction Supervisor
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Horganlynch Consulting Engineers
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Engineering Consultant
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