Facility Information

SWORDS, IRELAND
WORLDWIDE MEDICINES

Facts and Figures

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

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

Community and Social Progress

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

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

+353-1813-9000

(see also Bristol-Myers Squibb Ireland)

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