04/22/2026
West was proud to participate in the Manufacturing the Future Conference 2026 hosted by Ibec in Galway, Ireland last week. As Chair of the Ibec Medtech and Engineering Advanced Manufacturing Working Group, Mike Farrell, Director Transformation & Business Excellence delivered a welcome address setting the tone for discussions focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of manufacturing in Ireland. Ann Clarkin, Sr. Manager, HR also represented West on a panel discussion around workforce development and talent strategy. She shared insights into talent strategy, highlighting how our teams address workforce challenges and build the capabilities needed to support sustainable growth. We are honored to contribute to conversations that are shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and strengthening Ireland’s position as a global MedTech leader.