Cork-founded medical device firm Laser to expand to the UK
Dr Sarah Kingston GP, and Shane Hennessy, Chartered Physiotherapist, with laser-powered pain relief products sold by Laser Medical. Pic: Brian Lougheed
Cork company, Laser Medical has announced plans to grow the firm by 50% next year as it aims to expand both its employee headcount and UK reach by the end of 2024.
The firm, founded by chartered physiotherapist, Shane Hennessy and Cork GP, Sarah Kingston enables patients to manage chronic pain at home and is the first in Ireland to Rx Laser Pro and the Rx Laser Pad medical devices.
The company has also begun recruiting new team members with plans to add 10 new jobs by next year. It also hopes to expand into the UK, with plans to be selling in that market by early next year.
“We launched the company a few months ago and we have been overwhelmed with the response to our products in the market," said Shane Hennessey, who also runs his own practice in Ballincollig.
Laser Medical's devices work by stimulating cellular activity, promoting tissue repair, and reducing inflammation, with the products being successfully trialled by people with Arthritis pain across Ireland.
"We have seen a significant interest in people looking for a way of managing chronic pain at home. We are now investing more in the company and plan to grow by 50% next year and we are already recruiting for additional staff" Mr Hennessy continued.
"We are also receiving enquiries from the UK and we have targeted expansion into that market for 2024."
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