1985
Irema was established as a contract manufacturer and one of the first global suppliers of disposable surgical face masks.
Irema was established as a contract manufacturer and one of the first global suppliers of disposable surgical face masks.
Irema Ireland became a world leader in the filtration industry, pioneering the introduction of the first synthetic melt-blown material for HVAC applications
Irema Ireland expanded its air filter material production warehouse to continually produce newer, high quality, fine fibre filter material.
The introduction of the new EN 14683 quality standard for face masks placed Irema products at the forefront of performance and reliability.
The Irema Thailand production plant was opened to meet the global demand in the face mask sector. All masks are manufactured to European quality standards.
High quality fine filtration demand led Irema to develop the Micro 3000, a pleatable polypropylene material.
Increased awareness of air quality and pollution led Irema to develop the Facemate branded FFP2, FFP3 and N95 respirator face masks.
Irema expanded its air filter portfolio to include pleated filter material, pleated panel filters and rigid compact filters.
Irema responded to the global healthcare crisis by moving to a 24×7 working week and invested in additional production lines to provide the extra capacity needed.
Irema complies with MDR (Medical Device Regulation) EU 2017/745 which was introduced in May. All class 1 medical devices sold in Europe must conform to this regulation.
Kilmallock Business Park
Kilmallock
Co Limerick
V35 TF30
Ireland
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