Primecore Exceeds Revenue Expectations and Launches Advanced Technology Offering

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2026--

Primecore, the international life sciences and advanced technology program management company, is accelerating international growth plans as it announces the appointment of former DPS Group managing director Kevin Fenton as managing partner of Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS).

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The appointment follows a period of significant growth within the company, which has recorded 50% revenue growth to more than $18 million in the past six months.

The company is now forecasting $50 million in revenue by 2028, following the expansion of its multinational client base in life sciences and advanced technology. Having appointed 15 new staff in the last quarter, Primecore now expects to create 150 new jobs across their offices in Ireland, Philadelphia and Boston over three years to 2028 in line with forecasted revenue growth.

The revised jobs target is 50% higher than originally forecast by Primecore’s management team in December 2025, when the company said it expected to create 100 jobs over the three years.

Commenting on the expansion of the business, Aidan O’Dwyer, CEO, Primecore, said: “We have expanded our multinational client base to include major advanced technology and semiconductor blue chip clients as we support capital programmes in complex operating environments. Our clients in life sciences and ATS need senior people who have been in the seat before, who understand the complex programmes, and who can be accountable from advisory through to delivery.

“We have made significant progress since we set out our growth plans in December. Now Kevin’s appointment as ATS managing partner gives us the leadership, sector experience and credibility to grow our capability at pace across Ireland, the US and international markets. This is a natural extension of our Life Sciences heritage and our core strengths. Ireland has a strong international reputation in life sciences, engineering and advanced manufacturing. We are supporting clients on major programmes on both sides of the Atlantic with a trusted model that ensures capital investments translate into commercial success.”

Mr Fenton, an engineering programme and project leader with more than 30 years’ international experience across advanced technology and life sciences, has previously held senior leadership roles including as managing director at consultancy, engineering and construction management company, DPS Group, where he worked with Aidan O’Dwyer, Primecore CFO Eddie Kent and chair Donal Roche, before it was sold to Arcadis for around $270m in 2022.

Kevin Fenton, Managing Partner, of Advanced Technology Solutions at Primecore said: “Primecore has a strong platform for sustainable growth because it understands the leadership and strategic outcomes clients need from major capital programmes. In advanced technology solutions, clients need partners who can bring structure, clarity and senior delivery experience into fast-moving environments.

“My focus will be on leading our advanced technology solutions offering from accountable, credible and practical strategic advice to hands-on delivery for major advanced technology and semiconductor blue chip clients. I have worked with several of Primecore’s leadership team before and am very proud to be joining an outstanding business which is already recognised for its rigour and client delivery focus.”

Primecore was established in 2008, with offices now in Cork, Dublin, Philadelphia and Boston. The company’s leadership team includes Aidan O’Dwyer, CEO; Eddie Kent, CFO; Donal Roche, Chair; and Dara Kernan, Managing Partner.

Primecore last month announced the appointment of former DPS Engineering senior consultant Aidan Harrington as programme manager and Thomas Ryan joined as a partner focused on biopharma capital program delivery in North America.

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About Primecore

Founded in 2008, Primecore is an international life sciences and advanced technology program management company, working with major advanced technology and semiconductor blue chip clients.

Primecore acts as an operational partner and client advocate on complex capital programs that are critical to business performance. The company’s advisory capability supports clients at the strategic decision point, before commitment, procurement or execution begins, while its delivery capability embeds experienced professionals within client organizations to manage programs from mobilization through to operational handover.

Through its expanded Advanced Technology Solutions capability, Primecore brings its practitioner-led model to advanced technology environments, including semiconductor and data center programs, where capital intensity, speed to market, technical certainty and disciplined execution are critical.

Across advisory and delivery, Primecore helps clients turn complex capital investments into strategic, operational and commercial outcomes.

For more information, visit www.primecorepm.com.

REPRO FEE FREE - Conor Ó Mearáin - 02.06.26 - Aidan O’Dwyer, CEO, Primecore; Kevin Fenton, Managing Partner, Primecore and Eddie Kent, CFO, Primecore pictured as Primecore, the international life sciences and advanced technology program management company, accelerates international growth plans and announces the appointment of former DPS managing director Kevin Fenton as Managing Partner of Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS). Primecore has recorded 50% revenue growth to more than $18 million in the past six months. The company is now forecasting $50 million in revenue by 2028, following the expansion of its multinational client base in life sciences and advanced technology. Having appointed 15 new staff in the last quarter, Primecore now expects to create 150 new jobs across their offices across Ireland and the US over three years to 2028 in line with forecasted revenue growth. For more information, visit www.primecorepm.com - Image: Conor Ó Mearáin

COLUMBIA, S.C (AP) — A South Carolina jury on Monday found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old.

The jury returned the verdict for Chikei Rick Chow. Chow, 61, who is Asian, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son.

The killing sent waves of anguish and grief through the African American community in Richland County, where nearly half the population is Black.

After the verdict was read, sobs and cries of distress could be heard coming from Carmack-Belton’s family seated in the gallery. Chow sat silently frozen before slowly bowing his head onto his interlocked hands.

Defense lawyer Jack Swerling said they're very pleased with the verdict but also feel for Carmack-Belton's family.

“My heart goes out to them, but 14-year-old kid should not be roaming the streets of Columbia or South Carolina with semiautomatic pistol loaded and ready to fire,” he said.

Todd Rutherford, an attorney and representative in the South Carolina Legislature, stood next to Carmack-Belton’s father as he told reporters that they don't agree with the verdict.

“This makes us feel as if our children don't matter and they do,” he said. "This makes us feel like Cyrus' life didn't matter and it did."

Rutherford announced they will pursue a civil lawsuit.

“I've been practicing law for almost 30 years. I've never seen anything like this. I don't understand it,” he said.

Prosecutors and a defense lawyer in closing arguments painted different pictures of the 2023 shooting. Prosecutors said Chow acted in anger because he wrongly thought the teen had stolen four bottles of water from the store. A defense lawyer said Chow fired to defend his son only after the teen pointed a gun at him.

“This case is not about a shoplifter. This case is about a father who sees a gun pointed at his son and had to make a decision,” Defense attorney Shaun Kent told jurors during closing arguments. The defense attorney said Andy Chow testified that Carmack-Belton pointed a gun at him.

Prosecutors acknowledged Carmack-Belton had a semiautomatic pistol, but they say it fell on the ground during the chase, and he never threatened anyone with it. Prosecutors said Chow chased the teen more than 130 yards (119 meters) from the store.

Gipson told jurors that Chow “chased a kid down, shot him in the back.”

During closing arguments, Gipson placed a bottle of water before jurors. Gipson said that Chow “at the end of the day, believed that a human is not more than that.”

Gipson said multiple witnesses testified that they didn’t see anything in Carmack-Belton’s hands and didn’t see him point a gun as he ran from the store.

“Nobody testified that happened that doesn’t have the last name Chow,” Gipson said.

The fatal shooting prompted vigils and protests outside the store. Empty water bottles were arranged to spell out “Cyrus” at one 2023 vigil.

Defense attorney Shaun Kent speaks during closing arguments in the murder trial against Chikei Rick Chow, accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, is escorted out of the courtroom during closing arguments in his murder trial, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Solicitor Byron E. Gipson speaks during closing arguments in the murder trial against Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

An image of Cyrus Carmack-Belton is displayed in court during closing arguments in the murder trial against his shooter, Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of the 14-year-old, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, appears in court during closing arguments in his murder trial, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Andy Chow testifies as a defense witness in the murder trial against his father Chikei Rick Chow, accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, shown in the screen above, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Chikei Rick Chow, left, accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, is escorted in the courtroom during his murder trial, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)