Welcome to Irish Steel

We're Ireland's dedicated association for fabricators & manufacturers.

Welcome to Irish Steel – Ireland’s Association for Metal Fabricators & Manufacturers.

We help Businesses in the Metal Industry

Irish Steel offers a range of services that businesses in the metal fabrication and manufacturing industry can’t get in one place anywhere else.

We are a one-stop-shop for your needs – technology advice, compliance support and advice, training, certification, advocacy, sustainability, innovation, testing, implementing standards, making connections with peers, the list goes on!

We asked a few of our members to describe their experience of being a member of Irish Steel in just one or two words - some of the words that came back to us were: Reliable, Responsive, Facilitator, Unique, Partner, Member-driven, Technical, Always in pursuit of being better, Helpful, Connected and Knowledgeable.

 “If you are in the metalworking business in Ireland, north or south, and you want to be well-informed and deepen your connection within the industry, we are the trade association to support you”

Featured Members

President's Letter

Sandra Byrne

2025 President of Irish Steel, & Managing Director of EliteForm Manufacturing
“We believe that coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, but working together is success!”

What We Do at Irish Steel

Irish Steel provides much support including marketing and technical leadership to help our members improve and promote themselves as preferred suppliers to their customers in the building, construction and manufacturing sectors.

We want to act as an advocate for the industry, on both sides of the border.

Technical Innovation

We know lots of people who know lots about equipment, systems, processes and the industry in general - we help members quickly arrive at some really good strategic decisions, whether they are decisions to purchase new equipment, implement new systems or training, embark on new product or market diversification, and so on.

Our Association

Our members will experience us promoting and encouraging professionalism, cooperation, quality, safety, innovation, upskilling, business development, improvement and anything else good that we can do to support and advance the industry.

Knowledge Sharing

Join the Irish Steel community where you will gain access to a network where seasoned industry professionals, industry leaders, suppliers, advisors and experts, fabricators and manufacturers all share knowledge that can help you to improve your business.

Business Improvement

Get guidance and support on all aspects of the business of metalworking from seasoned industry professionals - from technical & operations advice, training & testing to preparation of detailed business plans.

Certification & Compliance

At Irish Steel, we promote certification & compliance and help you to comply with legislation & international standards.

Training & Development

Build on your team's expertise with Irish Steel's training & development programmes, designed to enhance your team's skills and knowledge in the latest industry-specific best practices.

Join Irish Steel

At Irish Steel, our overarching goal is to bring all of the metal industry stakeholders in Ireland together in a community to coordinate their total effort for the common good of our industry.
  • Member Categories
We support fabricators & manufacturers (businesses that design and manufacture products) and we also support industry partners (businesses that supply equipment, consumables and services into the manufacturing sector)
  • Member Benefits
We facilitate and encourage cooperation that creates business opportunities & improvements for our community of fabricators, manufacturers and industry partners.
  • Our Team
Our strong leadership team know lots about the metal industry so we can guide and help our members to make good decisions and we can support them to implement processes for improvement 
Our members will experience us promoting, supporting and encouraging professionalism, cooperation, quality, safety, innovation business development, improvement and everything else that is good to encourage like-minded people in the industry to come together in a knowledge-sharing and collaborative environment.

Featured Industry Partners
(Specialists, Suppliers & Consultants)

Irish Steel is proud to partner with a variety of industry-leading specialists & consultants covering most aspects of the business of steel fabrication & manufacturing. These partners assist our members in running more efficient & effective businesses.

View the full list of our featured specialists & consultants by using the link below - and if you'd like to see your business on this list, apply for membership with Irish Steel!
COMING SOON

TRUST Steel™

At Irish Steel, we know trust is crucial in business. That's why we created TRUST Steel™, our way of assessing, certifying, and promoting the best companies involved in metal fabrication and manufacturing.

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2025 President's Letter

Hello everyone,

It is an honour to introduce myself as the newly appointed President of Irish Steel for 2025. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to my predecessor, Fergus Naughton, for his unwavering dedication and leadership over the past year. Fergus, your contributions have paved the way for continued growth and success, and I am eager to build on the solid foundation you’ve established.

As I step into this role, my vision for Irish Steel is one of collaboration, growth, and community. Our industry is evolving rapidly, and it is my mission to ensure that Irish Steel continues to lead from the front. I am committed to fostering an environment where fabricators, suppliers, and industry partners come together with a shared purpose, working towards common goals.

A key focus for my presidency will be to expand our membership and deliver even greater value to those who have already invested in Irish Steel. We must ensure that this organisation remains dynamic and relevant, providing real, tangible benefits to all our members.

One of the cornerstone initiatives I will be prioritising is the rollout of the Trust Steel programme. This initiative will set new benchmarks for quality and safety within our industry, allowing members to demonstrate their commitment to excellence in health, safety, and environmental standards. Compliance with Trust Steel will enable fabricators and manufacturers to not only meet but exceed the highest industry requirements.

Additionally, we will reenergise our Irish Steel Roadshows and regional events. These gatherings will be more than just opportunities to network—they will be platforms for meaningful collaboration, bringing together professionals from across the industry to share knowledge, forge new partnerships, and explore growth opportunities.

Education is at the heart of our efforts. Investing in the skills and development of our workforce is vital to the future of our industry. Strengthening the connections between fabricators and industry partners will ensure the continued success and innovation of Irish Steel, benefiting not just individual businesses, but the entire sector.

In conclusion, I am excited to embark on this journey with all of you. Together, we have the power to shape the future of the steel industry in Ireland, pushing boundaries and achieving even greater things. Thank you for your trust, and I look forward to working with each of you in the year ahead.

Kind regards,

Sandra Byrne

2025 President of Irish Steel