First Minister of Wales opens Healthcare Technology Centre of Excellence in Llanberis
New generation of allergen tests to support faster, more accurate diagnosis worldwide
25 Nov 2025
[From left to right] Annette Crowley-Luke – managing director of Siemens Healthineers Llanberis, Christian Viefers – chief finance officer and head of specialty lab solutions business line, Lisa Cratty – head of specialty lab solutions, supply chain & manufacturing at Siemens Healthineers, Eluned Morgan - First Minister of Wales
Siemens Healthineers welcomed the First Minister of Wales to officially open its new building, marking the establishment of the IMMULITE Centre of Excellence for Immunoassay and Allergen Diagnostics at the 36-acre site in Llanberis, Gwynedd.
This signifies the culmination of a multi-million pound investment programme supported by the Welsh Government. At the heart of this expansion is a dedicated critical raw materials manufacturing facility, new instrument manufacturing capabilities in addition to a growing research and development department (R&D).
The expansion secures more than 400 existing roles and creates 100 highly skilled roles, supported by a new on-site training centre for North West Europe.
The critical raw materials facility will ensure essential supply of raw materials for global immunoassay production, including conjugated antibodies and allergens. Meanwhile, the expanded instrument manufacturing facilities serve as the global manufacturing hub for the IMMULITE blood analysis system, supporting hospitals and laboratories in over 50 countries with diagnostics for allergies, fertility issues, and thyroid disorders.
The centre’s R&D department will drive the development of next-generation allergy and immunoassay diagnostics, enabling laboratories worldwide to deliver a broader portfolio of routine and speciality blood tests.
As part of this expansion, Siemens Healthineers has launched nine new allergen tests, detecting sensitivities to substances such as peanuts, wheat, and dust mites. These innovations mark the start of a new generation of diagnostic tools, enabling faster and more precise assessments that help clinicians deliver better care worldwide.
Alongside expansion of its manufacturing and R&D footprint, Siemens Healthineers is continuing to invest in people, skills and training. New roles include scientists and engineers with qualifications from bachelor’s to PhD level in fields such as molecular biology, biochemistry and electrical and mechanical engineering.
Recruitment is taking place both nationally and internationally. The site also works closely with Bangor, Swansea and Cardiff universities, as well as schools and colleges, to offer internships, apprenticeships and STEM programmes. Internal and external training programmes ensure that both employees and clinicians can continue to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Welsh Government support has been central to the expansion, in line with its vision to create high-quality employment, strengthen skills development and build sustainable industries for the future.
“I welcome the opening of the Centre of Excellence and the long term commitment of Siemens Healthineers to Llanberis, which will secure hundreds of high-quality jobs in the area,” states first minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan.
“This is exactly the type of investment we want in Wales, especially in an area not traditionally associated with large scale manufacturing. I cannot overstate how important it is to so many people in the community that these highly skilled, well-paid jobs are supported. We successfully secured this centre despite strong international competition, thanks to the vital support of the Welsh Government, which played a key role in turning this investment opportunity into a reality. This provides economic security for the future for many people in this part of north west Wales,” she added.
“Llanberis has been a cornerstone of our global diagnostics operations for more than 30 years and today marks an exciting new chapter,” states Annette Crowley-Luke, managing director of Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics Llanberis. “This Centre of Excellence equips our teams with the facilities, the technology and the training to innovate faster and deliver better care - for our local community and for patients around the world.”