Minister Emer Higgins visits Airmid Healthgroup’s world-leading research facilities in Citywest, Dublin

Pictured (l-r) CEO of Enterprise Ireland, Leo Clancy, Mayor South Dublin County Councillor Baby Pereppadan, Oliver Dsa, Senior Scientific Officer, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Emer Higgins TD, Dr John Ryan, CEO of Airmid Healthgroup, Paula Jaramillo, Senior Scientific Officer


Dublin, June 28 – Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Emer Higgins today visited the world-leading research facilities of Airmid Healthgroup in Citywest, Dublin, celebrating the recent relaunch of its new state-of-the-art allergen, microbiological and virus laboratories and environmental testing chambers.

Minister Higgins was accompanied on the site visit by Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy, underscoring the strategic importance of Airmid Healthgroup’s innovative work and its significant contributions to the industry. 

Airmid Healthgroup is dedicated to transforming indoor air quality and supporting the safe production of effective environmental air quality solutions globally. The company plays a crucial role in aiding world-leading manufacturers such as Alstom, Dyson, and Novaerus to develop, innovate, audit, and differentiate their products, especially for individuals with respiratory and pulmonary conditions.

The recent relocation of Airmid Healthgroup to Citywest, Dublin, and the opening of its new laboratory facilities mark a significant milestone for the company. This move not only enhances Airmid Healthgroup’s capacity for cutting-edge research and development but also demonstrates its commitment to expanding its global impact. The company plans to create more jobs in Ireland, reinforcing its dedication to scientific innovation and collaboration with Enterprise Ireland.

Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Emer Higgins commented: “I am delighted to support Airmid Healthgroup in relaunching its new suite of state-of-the-art facilities. Indoor air quality is an important factor in public health outcomes, largely because air-borne allergens, toxins and pollutants are not visible to the eye. These can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, and existing health conditions. Airmid Healthgroup is an example of a company providing life-improving technology that supports Ireland’s broader commitment to R&D and scientific innovation.”

CEO of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy said: “Airmid Healthgroup is bringing innovation and adaptability to the critical area of indoor air quality across homes and workplaces. Enterprise Ireland is proud to support the company on its scaling journey and I’d like to congratulate the team on the opening of the state-of-the-art laboratories and environmental testing facilities here in Citywest. This company has gone from strength-to-strength, establishing a strong presence in international markets, creating and sustaining high quality jobs here in Ireland, while continuing to invest in innovation. Enterprise Ireland looks forward to continuing to work with the company on their growth trajectory, improving the outcomes for so many suffering with respiratory health issues right across the globe.”

Dr John Ryan, Chairman of Airmid Healthgroup commented: “We are very proud to host Minister Higgins and Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy at our world-leading facilities. This recognition signals support and trust in our vision of the future, in which every home and workplace globally is equipped with solutions that ensure the highest standards of indoor air quality, safeguarding health and well-being for all people. Through testing the capability and efficiency of air and surface cleaners, purifiers, ventilation systems, and other innovative respiratory health-oriented technologies, we provide crucial work in service of addressing public health challenges related to respiratory health such as high asthma rates, which in Ireland, is nearly 30% above the EU average.”

Airmid Healthgroup is part of the iAIR Group, whose founders are committed to establishing export-led businesses headquartered in Ireland that invest heavily in research and development while creating local employment opportunities. Recently, the iAIR Group became the first Irish entity to sign the International WELL Building Institute’s Healthy Building Accord. They are also active members of the EU's 'Breathe Healthy Air Together' Project, aimed at comprehensively investigating urban indoor air quality, and are an approved provider for the US Government's Building Resilient Environments for Air and Total Health (BREATHE) program. Central to their mission is developing intellectual property in Ireland to enhance organisational value, thereby showcasing Irish scientific excellence to a global audience.

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About Airmid Healthgroup: 

Founded in Dublin by Dr. John McKeon, Airmid Healthgroup is dedicated to making the invisible visible by measuring and analysing the presence of airborne elements, including viruses, bacteria, fungal spores, allergens, and toxins. With sophisticated laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art environmental chambers, Airmid Healthgroup provides manufacturers with critical data and insights to develop and market products that significantly reduce indoor pollutants and protect respiratory health.

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