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Zeltiq Aesthetics

Announced: June 16 2016

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No of jobs: 60
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Jobs take effect: over 18 months

About Zeltiq Aesthetics

Medtech company Zeltiq Aesthetics has today announced the establishment of a European manufacturing facility in Galway, and the creation of 60 new jobs.

Zeltiq Aesthetics, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, operates in the medical aesthetics sphere, utilising its CoolSculpting technology to target and selectively reduce unwanted fat that may not respond to diet or exercise.

The company’s entrance to Galway’s extensive medtech sector was welcomed by IDA Ireland’s CEO, Martin Shanahan: “I’m delighted to see this innovative medical technology company establish a European manufacturing facility in Galway, adding to the growing number of medical technology companies here and further enhancing the region’s reputation as an excellent location for such business.”

Zeltiq has developed a proprietary controlled-cooling technology platform that reduces the temperature of fat cells through a process known as apoptosis. The company’s first commercial product, the CoolSculpting system, is designed to reduce unwanted fat that doe not respond to diet or exercise. The product is available in 70 countries.

Zeltiq employs more than 600 people worldwide.