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Exact group achieves
medical accreditation
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ERRIGAL
INVESTS IN NEW
MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Errigal Contracts has purchased a
signifi cant site in County Antrim,
Northern Ireland following three
years of growth and international
expansion across Europe.
The company is investing
£20m over the next three-year
period towards the initial
development of the 70-acre site,
the former Enkalon industrial
estate, with plans to create a
centre of excellence for off -site
construction.
The company already has
manufacturing facilities in
Monaghan and this further
investment is part of the Brexit
strategy to make the business
more fl exible.
The market-leading
international construction
company specialises in partition
systems, external facade, interior
fi tout, ceilings and bespoke
solutions working throughout the
UK, Ireland and Europe.
With signifi cant growth in the
last three years, Errigal has more
than doubled its employee count
to 325 and this is projected to grow
further to 450 in the coming year.
It also has an extended workforce
of over 1,500 currently working
on-site across projects.
The company has also more
than doubled its turnover since
2016; growing from £52.4m in 2016
to £116.2m in 2019, with a strong
operating profi t in the last year
of £7.1m.
Newry-based engineering fi rm, Exact
Group, during the lockdown period,
has achieved the medical device compliance
international accreditation, ISO 13485, adding
to the company’s already prolifi c Aerospace
and Defence accreditations and awards.
ISO 13485 is a quality management
system that demonstrates compliance to
stringent medical device quality standards
that consistently meet customer and other
regulatory requirements.
Renowned for working in the aerospace,
marine and automotive industries, this
accreditation was sought and gained by the
Exact Group during the coronavirus pandemic.
This has helped the company to maintain its
workforce and contribute to the health and
wellbeing of the local community.
Founder and manager director Stephen
Cromie said, “I am delighted that we have
achieved this medical accreditation, which
clearly reinforces our commitment to quality
and process excellence. I would like to
thank our Quality Manager, Dermot Kelly
and his team, for gaining this accreditation
during these challenging times. Dermot was
only appointed as Quality and Continuous
Improvement Manager in February this year,
several weeks before the lockdown. To quickly
understand our ethos and culture, accept this
challenge and succeed in this short space of
time is testament to him, his team and the
Exact Group. Well done to all and thank you.”
The Exact Group’s process-oriented
approach to operations and commitment
to quality were instrumental in successfully
obtaining the certifi cation and ensuring the
implementation of compliance procedures.
“This medical ISO accreditation sets the
company in good stead for working with the
many companies in the pharma and medical
sectors across the UK, Ireland and beyond,”
continued Stephen.
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TFC boosts Irish presence
Leading supplier of
fasteners and supply
chain solutions TFC is helping
manufacturers in Ireland
recover from the eff ects of
lockdown by powering up its
new facility in Portadown,
Northern Ireland. The
company is embracing the
challenges of the new working
environments with the help of
customer video conferencing,
hygienic product handling
and safe vendor managed
inventory (VMI) installations.
TFC has also recruited a new
area sales manager to drive
customer interactions and
support.
As manufacturers in
Ireland begin returning to
work, many are facing supply
chain ineffi ciencies and
multiple purchase orders that
increase hard and soft costs.
With lockdown almost over,
the company is building its
position in the Irish market
at its recently opened facility
in Portadown, Northern
Ireland, while supporting
manufacturers with its
bespoke VMI and supply
chain solutions.
TFC recently added to
its team in Ireland by hiring
new area sales manager,
Kevin Basketfi eld. His 16
years’ of experience in the
construction industry will
bring a new perspective to
the team at TFC’s Portadown
facility. Kevin’s role will
include advising customers
on how they can streamline
their supply chains using
VMI. His appointment
enables TFC to continue
to build its presence in the
Irish market and support the
company’s plan for long-term
growth in the region.
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