Thermo Fisher opens new distribution centre in Ireland
Lucy Batizovsky | March 12, 2026 | News story | Warehousing & distribution | Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific, distribution
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of a new 70,000sqft distribution centre in Bracetown, County Meath, Ireland, expanding its infrastructure in Ireland.
The site will increase the company’s in-country distribution capacity by over 400% and enable the supply and storage of a broader portfolio of products.
The investment will also bring strengthened supply chain resilience in Ireland and enhanced local access to critical materials, chemicals and temperature-sensitive products.
Sustainability and energy efficiency are at the forefront of the new design with an on-site solar system, expected to generate approximately 120,000kWh of electricity annually, and a heat pump installed at the facility. These efforts have led to the site achieving an A2 Building Energy Rating (BER), signalling a strong energy performance.
Claire Wallace, president, Research & Safety Market Division, Europe and Europe Commercial, Thermo Fisher Scientific, said: “By expanding our local distribution capacity, we are responding more efficiently to the needs of our customers, partnering with them to improve the quality, speed and reliability of their supply chains.”
A ribbon cutting event for the facility was attended by multiple high-profile guests, including Minister Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and Rory Mullen, Head of Life Sciences for Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Ireland.
Minister Burke said: “The new distribution centre strengthens vital supply chain infrastructure and reflects continued confidence in Ireland’s scientific talent, pro-enterprise environment and long-term strategic vision to be a world-class hub for life sciences.”
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