Universal Display Corporation (UDC) and PPG today officially opened a new state-of-the-art organic light-emitting diode (OLED) manufacturing facility in Shannon, Ireland. This County Clare site is expected to double the production capacity and further diversify the worldwide manufacturing footprint for UDC's energy-efficient phosphorescent OLED emissive materials for the growing OLED market. UDC's initial investment of 10 million euros, and subsequent multimillion-euro expenditures and multiyear, multiphase expansions of the site are expected to have a significant positive economic impact on the region.

PPG produces UDC's highly-efficient, high-performing UniversalPHOLED materials. There are currently 50 people working at the new production site, and the headcount is expected to increase up to 100 as further investments roll out. The high-tech roles at the Shannon facility include engineering and operational disciplines, supply chain roles, synthetic chemists, and analytical technicians.