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This state-of-the-art factory will play a critical role in allowing Dexcom to meet the growing demand for its continuous glucose monitoring systems across key markets in Europe… Factory 4 is being built in the med tech powerhouse region on the West Coast of Ireland, where Dexcom is already making a strong impact in the community.
Vice President of Operations, Dexcom Ireland
Dexcom
Dexcom is an American medical devices manufacturer that makes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for managing diabetes. Founded in 1999 in San Diego, California, the company employs close to 10,000 people worldwide and had revenues of $4.03 billion in 2024.Seeking a home in Europe
Seeking a new manufacturing hub for commercial production of its CGM systems in Europe, Dexcom chose Athenry near Galway in Ireland in late 2022, and construction began less than two years later in January 2024.Dexcom Factory 4 (F4) is a state-of-the-art 180,000-square-foot facility, situated on an 80-acre campus. When operational, the units produced will support Dexcom in meeting the growing demand for CGM systems across Europe. The facility is on track to open in 2026.
Rapid ramp-up in Ireland
Dexcom Ireland has already welcomed over 100 new team members in 2025 alone, with plans to reach 170 by the end of the year. These hires span engineering, quality, EHSS, supply chain, and more, with close to 50% of recruits holding advanced degrees. The company says it will employ close to 1,000 people directly at the site when it’s fully complete.How Ireland helps Dexcom
- Medical devices maker chooses Ireland as its European manufacturing hub
- 180,000 sq ft site will produce continuous glucose monitoring systems
- Roles in Ireland span multiple skills, many requiring advanced degrees
- Anticipated employment of ~1,000 people
Dexcom Factory 4 (F4) is a state-of-the-art 180,000-square-foot facility
180,000 sq ft site will produce continuous glucose monitoring systems.
Roles in Ireland span multiple skills, many requiring advanced degrees.
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