About Irish Steel

Founded in 2014 when new Construction Product Regulations left fabricators searching for guidance, Irish Steel has grown into Ireland's go-to support hub for the metal-working sector.

Who We Are

A Tightly Knit Community of Industry Professionals

When you join Irish Steel, you become part of a large community of like-minded industry professionals and businesses — big and small — from every corner of the country, each supporting one another.

We empower fabrication and manufacturing business members by providing easy access to expert guidance that helps to simplify complexities, build confidence, and accelerate profitability.

32
Counties Covered
10+
Years Supporting
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Member Focused

For Fabricators & Manufacturers

We help you simplify complexities, build confidence, and accelerate profitability with expert guidance tailored to your operations.

  • Grow your business & access new markets
  • Make your business more resilient
  • Comply with legislation & standards

For Industry Partners

We help you build robust pipelines with our fabrication and manufacturing membership, minimize risk, and gain credibility.

  • Connect with verified fabricators
  • Showcase at industry events
  • Build industry credibility
Our Vision

Building Ireland's Strongest Metal Community

Our association's leadership team is well informed, well-connected, and passionate about encouraging all of our members to engage in best practice across all functions of their businesses.

Everything we do targets your bottom line — reducing waste and costs while opening new revenue opportunities. We remain a beacon of excellence, innovation, and shared know-how for Ireland's metal community.

Excellence
Innovation
Collaboration
Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, but working together is success.
Fergus Naughton
Former President, Irish Steel
Our Story

From Portlaoise to All of Ireland

2014

The Beginning

When new Construction Product Regulations left fabricators searching for guidance, a group of industry leaders came together in Portlaoise. The Irish Association of Steel Fabricators was born.

2016

Growing Network

Membership expanded rapidly as fabricators and suppliers from across Ireland — north and south — joined the network. Training programmes launched and certifications became accessible.

2020

Digital Transformation

Adapted to new challenges by expanding online training and virtual networking, ensuring members stayed connected and supported throughout unprecedented times.

2023

Irish Steel Awards Launch

The inaugural Irish Steel Awards ceremony celebrated excellence across the industry, recognising outstanding achievements in fabrication, innovation, and sustainability.

Today

Ireland's Metal Hub

Now the go-to support hub for Ireland's metal-working sector, we continue expanding services — from compliance and certification to training, advocacy, and industry recognition.

Over a decade later, we're still driven by the same purpose: empowering Ireland's metal industry to thrive.

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