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The 32 companies basedat Westpark BusinessCampus now employ 750people and contribute inthe region of €100 millionper annum to the regionaleconomy in wages andprocurement of goods andservices.

The Westpark business community consists ofa unique mix of industry sectors and scale ofenterprise. There are vibrant clusters ofaviation, ICT, finance and logistics firms. Theclient base ranges from start-ups and small &medium enterprises (SMEs) to high potentialstart-ups (HPSUs) and multinationals.

The Australian-headquartered financial servicesmultinational, Pepper Asset Servicing, is the latest firmto decide to locate at Westpark.

Marking its first entry into the European market, thecompany took up occupancy of a 13,000 sq ft office suiteat the campus this month which will accommodate 130people.

Westpark’s ability to offer a turnkey solution and thefact that it was able to provide Pepper with an officesuite consistent with the quality and fit-out standard ofits corporate HQ in Sydney were key factors in itsdecision to locate.

A number of existing clients have also expanded theiroperation within the campus, availing of the flexibleoptions on offer. A financial services HPSU, Vanderbook &Co., is the latest example.

“We had a very high level of activity in the second half of2012, signing agreements with a number of companies tooccupy 35,000 sq ft of net lettable space,” said BrianO’Connell, Westpark Managing Director.

Note: Further details on Pepper’s new Westparkfacility will be featured in the next edition.

WESTPARK COMPANIES EMPLOY 750 PEOPLE €100 million addition to regional economy

Picture shows Patrick Tuttle, Pepper Managing Director and CEO (right) and Fraser

Gemmell, Pepper Chief Operating Officer (left), being welcomed to Westpark

by Brian O'Connell, Westpark Shannon Managing Director.

Campus firms collaborateThe business community at Westpark is now a very vibrant andcohesive driving force in its own right, according to BrianO’Connell.

“A number of tenant networking events have fostered and facilitated practicalcollaboration and co-operation between companies on the campus. Thesecompanies’ greatly valued confidence in the campus is the greatest endorsementwe could have for Westpark,” he said.

Other factors that have influenced firms to locate include the provision of aone-stop-shop solution by campus management.

“Whatever the required needs, we tailor our approach accordingly. Our offeringranges from physical space and flexible leasing terms to high-quality onsiteservices such as state-of-the-art ICT/Data Centre infrastructure, facilitymanagement and extensive conference and restaurant facilities,” the MD added.

“What makes Westpark unique in many ways is the diversity of industry andenterprise levels you find here, which offers much potential for beneficiallinkages. You also have the full spectrum of campus facilities and wide-rangingsupports that are geared to support their operations at all stages,” concluded MrO’Connell.

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Illustrating the close linkages between Westpark and furthereducation/training interests, four staff members from three campus

companies were among the first nine graduates to emerge recentlyfrom Ireland's only Corporate MBA in Aviation ManagementMasters Degree Programme at the University of Limerick.

Conferred with their Masters Degrees were Susan Keating (SES),Anton Tames and Brian Martin (GECAS), and Liam Bagnell(Aero Inspection International).

The two year MBA course was designed by the University ofLimerick and aviation industry experts to meet therequirements of the fast-growing sector in Ireland. It focusedon key areas, such as International Management, AirportBusiness, Financial Reporting, Aircraft Leasing, Strategy andAirline Marketing.

Liam Bagnell, Technical Director of Aero Inspection Interna-tional, said it was very beneficial and would play a fundamentalrole in the strategic development of the company.

A fusion of:• Industry Sectors• Enterprise Types

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THE UNIQUE WESTPARK MIX

Having ready access to furthereducation and training opportunities, suchas this course, is one of the key additional

benefits for us in being located at thecampus, as part of a thriving

aviation cluster.Liam Bagnell

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Turnkey SolutionSEKO offers suite of IT-based logistics servicesSEKO Global Logistics, which has a regional office at Westpark, provides a suite of IT-based logistics

services that enable clients to use their supply chain as a competitive differentiator.

With over 120 offices in 40 countries worldwide, the company’s unique shareholdermanagement model provides global implementation experience and expertise across all

industry sectors, coupled with vital local knowledge and service.

“The customized, web-based transportation and logistics suite, ‘MySEKO’, provides access to ourbest-in-class technology,” said Jacquie Whelan, Regional Manager with SEKO.

“This caters for diverse logistics needs – from inventory andtransportation management solutions to e-commercewebsites, offshore vendor management and real-time GPSshipment tracking,” she added.

The Shannon firm provides the full spectrum of interna-tional logistics services, including various air and oceanfreight options plus import/export-related services andconsultancy. It also offers express courier services for smallparcel requirements through all the major couriercompanies, including a U.S. domestic account.

SEKO established its regional office at Westpark last yearto cater for increasing demand for its services in thewest of Ireland.

Prestigious/Strategic Location Vanderbrook sets up global HQ at Westpark

International wealth solutions firm,Vanderbrook & Co., has set up a global HQ

hub at Westpark Business Campus.Vanderbrook & Co. offers tax advisory and wealth planning solutions for U.S.

connected global families and the institutions that serve them. Specialitiesinclude tax advisory, private placement life insurance & reinsurance, forensic andtrust accounting, insurance administration & management, foreign trustcompliance, and fund management.

Adrian Lynch, head of the Irish operations and a partner in the group, said “Weare a business-to-business provider of services to law and accounting firms,private banks, trust companies, investment advisers, insurance brokers and life

insurance companies.”

As a result of U.S. regulatory changes, suchas FATCA, the provision of transparentsolutions that fully comply with U.S. taxregulations is now a high priority for allAmerican citizens, Mr Lynch stressed.

A native of Limerick City, Adrian worked inthe insurance/reinsurance sectors with AONin the U.S. and Cayman Islands for a numberof years before setting up the company withhis partner, W Brent Vanderbrook, a U.S. taxattorney based in Zurich.

“The Westpark facility, which has beenapproved for a HPSU equity injection by

Enterprise Ireland/Shannon Development, will play a crucial role in our global plans,” explained Adrian.

“We aim to set up offices in markets of strategic interest for us. However, Westpark will act as a central hub, carrying out various important back-office centralised functions for the whole group, such as accounting, insurance and audit services.”

Having the flexibility to seamlessly expand within the campus, as well as access to highly educated and skilled staff and colleges such as ULand LIT, were very important considerations, he said.

Pictured (on right) is Adrian Lynch with Jason O’Connell,

Property Commercial Manager at Westpark

Jacquie Whelan (left) with Margaret O’Looney,

Westpark General Manager

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$1.5 billion dealWestpark-based international aircraft leasingfirm, Aldus Aviation Limited has signed aUS$1.5 billion contract with Embraer S.A.,the world’s largest manufacturer ofcommercial jets up to 120 seats.

Aldus focuses on the ownership and leasingof Embraer’s E-Jet family of aircraft and, atthe end of 2012, it had 21-owned Embraeraircraft deployed in Europe, Middle East,Australasia, Central and South America.Headquartered in Westpark, it has offices inthe UK, U.S. and South Africa.

Regional foodpromotionWestpark is to be the venue for a novel‘Business to Business’ food-relatedluncheon promotion to be held by AtlanticWay Food in April.

Artisan food producers, restaurants andother related interests will showcase theirproduce at the April luncheon. Experts fromthe food, horticulture and tourism sectorswill also speak on plans for the sector andpotential for future growth.

Shoes For Crews (Europe) Ltd. putbest foot forward in Europe!

Westpark-based Shoes For CrewsEurope (SFCE) unveiled their latestdesigns in slip-resistant footwear forthe fast food, hospitality, hotel, cateringand other industries at major Europeantrade shows recently.

The company exhibited at the SIRHA Interna-tional Hotel Catering and Food TradeExhibition at Eurexpo-Lyon in France.

It also showcased its products at a two-dayexhibition organised by IOSH (The Institution

of Occupational Safety and Health) at theExcel Exhibition Centre in London and at theprestigious INTERNORGA international tradeshow for catering and food services atHamburg Messe in Germany.

“SFCE was delighted to have the opportunityto demonstrate the extensive and innovativecollection of athletic, dress and safety footwearfeatured in our 2013 catalogue at theseinternational events,” said Gosia Sobierajska,Marketing Manager, SFCE.

“A multilingual team at our European HQ atWestpark services fast food, hospitality andfood manufacturing facilities in more than 25European countries.

“I am delighted to announce that, due toexcellent market demand for our productline and positive customer feedback, we arehiring extra staff to strengthen the Sales &Marketing team,” Mrs Sobierajska said.

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RECENT ARRIVALSAND EXPANSIONS

AT WESTPARK

Another 25,000 sq ft of Westparkoffice space on the marketWestpark Business Campus is to make a further 25,000 sq ft of high-quality, flexible office space available during the current year.

Westpark’s unique mix of highly competitive office accommodation and comprehensivesupport services led to an extra 35,000 sq ft of ultra-modern offices being leased to a varietyof enterprises over the past 12 months.

“Now we are developing this successful approach further by rolling out the next phase, whichis to bring a further 25,000 sq ft of offices to the market during 2013,” Brian O’Connell,Managing Director, Westpark Shannon Ltd confirmed.

Mr O’Connell added: “The combination of excellent office accommodation with wide-ranging supports and services tailored to the particular needs of each prospective clienthas underpinned our success.

“The message to potential clients is: whatever the sector or company size, we can meetyour requirements.”

Next building phase on the cardsActive consideration is being given by Westpark management at present to the constructionof the next phase of development at the campus as economic conditions continue toimprove.

Over €100 million has already been invested in the 38-acre campus which has attracted 32leading companies across various industry sectors to date.

“As the upturn in the Irish economy continues and market demands grow in line, we aregiving serious thought to commencing the next building phase within the campus,”Brian O’Connell, Westpark MD said.