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Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 December 2025
Employment effect (start)
8 December 2025
Foreseen end date
1 April 2026
Description
Japanese information technology equipment manufacturer Epson will create around 150 new jobs in Latvia with the opening of its new regional office and European Business Services (EBS) centre in Rīga. According to Rīga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs, a large share of these positions will be filled by local talent, and the new centre is scheduled to open next April. The company has chosen Rīga after assessing cities across 18 countries and identified Latvia’s workforce qualifications, language skills, cost structure, and stability as decisive strengths.
Epson plans to invest EUR 6 million in the new office which will serve as a key operational hub within Europe. The company emphasises that this investment represents a significant contribution to Latvia’s business environment and reflects a commitment to establishing a long-term presence in the country. Prime Minister Evika Siliņa welcomed the announcement, noting that such investments strengthen the national economy, create high-quality jobs, and support the development of export-oriented services.
Epson Europe COO Rob Clark highlighted that strong support from the Latvian government contributed to the final decision, and described the centre as being built around collaboration, diversity, equality, and employee development. Clark underscored Epson’s intention to support local talent and foster innovation as it expands its operations in Latvia.
Sources
9 December 2025: Public Broadcasting of Latvia (eng.lsm.lv)
8 December 2025: Latvian Investment and Developement agency (business.gov.lv)
Citation
Eurofound (2025), Epson , Business expansion in Latvia, factsheet number 203843, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203843.
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