Irish Firms Announce US Expansion Plans
Fourteen companies are growing their American operations following a trade mission to Texas and California.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Remote Work
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A delegation of 30 Enterprise Ireland-supported companies recently concluded a trade mission to Texas and Southern California to drive international growth. During the visit, 14 firms announced new contracts, partnerships, and plans for US market expansion.
Why it matters
The surge in demand for power, engineering, and specialist construction services in the US has created significant new opportunities for Irish businesses. This expansion is further accelerated by the rapid growth of AI infrastructure and data center requirements.
Enterprise Ireland-supported companies generated €6.62bn in global exports in 2025, including €2.1bn specifically linked to data center activity. The construction sector currently supports 35,000 jobs across 180 high-tech companies.
The players
Enterprise Ireland
This government organization is responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
LPI Group
The company specializes in providing lightning protection, grounding, and surge protection systems.
Akara
This firm develops and deploys sensor and AI analytics technology for hospital environments.
ControlSoft
This technology business focuses on industrial control systems and is opening a new innovation center in Dundalk.
Madcraft
The company is an Irish enterprise currently planning to expand its workforce by 20 positions.
The details
Companies involved in the mission reported diverse growth strategies, ranging from Akara launching hospital AI sensor technology to ControlSoft opening a new innovation center in Dundalk. LPI Group plans to create 250 jobs over the next five years, while Madcraft is set to add 20 new roles across its Irish and American operations.
Timeline
In 2025, supported companies generated €6.62bn in global exports.
The expansion announcements were confirmed on October 21, 2026.
Akara will roll out hospital technology over the next 12 to 18 months.
LPI Group plans to create 250 jobs over the next five years.
Market Landscape
This move mirrors the established trend of Irish engineering firms capitalizing on the global surge in AI infrastructure requirements. By aligning with large-scale projects, these companies are positioning themselves to compete for market share against domestic US service providers.
The expansion of these 14 firms into the US market may increase the availability of specialized engineering and AI healthcare solutions for American clients. Customers and hospital systems can expect a broader range of service providers for data center and surge protection needs in the coming years.
The takeaway
The successful integration of these Irish firms into the US market highlights the growing international reliance on niche technical services. Businesses looking to mirror this growth should prioritize alignment with high-demand sectors like AI infrastructure and specialized hospital technology.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in international corporate shifts on our Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Business Plus.
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