McGeary Engineering specialises in pipe fabrications for numerous applications including quarry washing plant pipe work, manifold pipe fabrications, spray bars, flanged piping etc. The company wished to develop a new range of components to move itself from sub-contractor to producer in its own right. To this end, McGeary Engineering engaged a team of experts in engineering and fluid dynamics at Dundalk IT to work on a collaborative research project. The research resulted in the company developing a number of important piping and pre-fabricated piping systems for the water services industry with particular focus on water treatment facilities. This has enabled the company to manufacture its own off-the-shelf product and its new product range has been launched to market, positioning the company for growth and development.
The Innovation Office at Dundalk IT facilitated the initial engagement between McGeary Engineering and the research team at DkIT. The office provided project management support throughout the engagement as well as guidance on the management of contracts and agreements and funding of the project.
• INTERTRADEIRELAND FUSION PROGRAMME
• ENTERPRISE IRELAND GATEWAY NETWORK – CREDIT
"IntertradeIreland Fusion programme in collaboration with CREDIT Technology Gateway at Dundalk Institute of Technology allowed McGeary Engineering to develop a range a range of new off-the-shelf parts and components that comply with international standards and directives. From this project, the company has benefited from this collaborative project through manufacturing process improvements, ultimately resulting in increased sales." - John Paul McGeary, MD, McGeary Engineering
Published: 2022
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