Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D, Officially Launches Netwatch in the United States

On Friday, 17 February 2012, An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D., officially launched our US expansion at a reception to mark the opening of our North American headquarters in Boston.

We are investing over €3 million in our expansion in North America and will create 50 jobs over the next 18 months. 30 jobs will be created between our Boston and Carlow operations by the end of 2012, bringing our total employment to over 120 people. Kathleen O’Toole, the former Boston Chief of Police has joined the Netwatch Board and is helping us to drive into the US market.

Speaking at a reception in Boston, An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D., said: “There is a long and close social, cultural and economic relationship between Boston and Ireland. That relationship is stronger today than ever before and it is reflected in the decision of Netwatch to establish its North American headquarters in this great city.

“Harnessing modern technologies, Netwatch has changed the way security and protection services are provided to private individuals and to companies. It is now bringing this game changing technology to North America with its establishment in Boston. Netwatch is a prime example of the potential of Irish services companies to become multinational companies, creating jobs and wealth not only for Ireland but also for Boston. I wish the company every success in its new venture.”

The reception was also attended by the Irish Ambassador to the United States, Michael Collins and the Mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Menino as well as senior representatives of the business community in Boston.

Speaking at the event our Chief Execuritve David Walsh, said, “We are delighted with our success in North America and with the reaction to the Netwatch system. US companies understand immediately the advantage of managed protection services from Netwatch. In the past three months, we have successfully won a number of contracts in the greater Boston area, including providing protection services to Toyota Falmouth, one of the premier Toyota dealerships in Cape Cod.”

David also announced that the Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates Logan International Airport and the Port of Boston is piloting the Netwatch Security System. “Logan Airport was the departure airport for two of the airplanes hijacked on 9/11 and security is a priority for the Massachusetts Port Authority. That the Authority is willing to pilot the system speaks volumes for the integrity and quality of the Netwatch system.”