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SWORDS, IRELAND
WORLDWIDE MEDICINES

Facts and Figures Top of Page

  • The operation in Ireland began in Swords, Co. Dublin in 1964.
  • The facility manufactures bulk pharmaceuticals, including active ingredients for cardiovascular and oncology products.
  • Additional information about the facility can be found on the
    BMS Ireland website.

Economic Development Top of Page

  • The facility directly contributes to the local economy through employee wages and benefits.

Community and Social Progress Top of Page

Awards and recognition

  • For seven consecutive years (1997 - 2003 inclusive) Swords Laboratories won a safety award from NISO (National Irish Safety Organization).
  • Swords Laboratories has won awards for the appearance of our site, including the 'Best Factory Frontage,' awarded by Fingal Horticultural Society.
  • A staff of 10 Safety and Environmental professionals is employed onsite.
  • We achieved the milestone of 1,000,000 hours worked without a lost-time accident in August 2005.
  • We operate a Safety Incentive Scheme with monies awarded to each area onsite which are then donated to nominated charities.

Environmental Performance Top of Page

  • Awarded ISO 14001 (environmental management system standard) in December 1997
  • We work with the Irish Wildlife Trust in improving the habitat of our adopted endangered species, the Otter.
  • Swords Laboratories operates under the strict controls of an Integrated Pollution Control Licence (IPA) issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Facility Contact Information  Top of Page

+353-1813-9000

(see also Bristol-Myers Squibb Ireland)

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