Industrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing
Does your company design and manufacture robust, high-performance steel equipment, vital sub-assemblies, or complete machines that are the workhorses of Ireland’s key sectors like Agriculture, Quarrying, Road building, Energy, Material Handling, Construction, or Mining?
We aim to celebrate the absolute best in Irish-made industrial equipment. This award recognises excellence in engineering design, material selection, fabrication quality, and the innovative functionality of steel-based machinery and components that deliver superior performance, durability, and efficiency for their end-users. It highlights the skill and precision involved in creating tools that build and power our industries.
Who should nominate?
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), specialist fabricators, and engineering design companies that produce high-quality steel equipment, sub-assemblies, or complete machines, demonstrating innovation and technical excellence.
Eligibility & Key considerations
The equipment must be substantially produced by a registered business based on the island of Ireland (though its final delivered/operational location can be worldwide).
Entries should showcase exceptional workmanship in fabrication and assembly, proficiency in bespoke design & machining if applicable, meticulous attention to detail in construction, clear technical precision, innovation in addressing user needs or industry challenges, and the delivery of industry-leading quality and reliability that positively impacts your company’s reputation.
What the Judges are looking for
Quality of the manufactured equipment, its durability, and fitness for purpose; Innovation in design, functionality, or manufacturing process; Technical Execution and precision in fabrication; Collaboration with end-users or component suppliers (if applicable); Uniqueness or superiority of the equipment in its market.
Submission Requirements
- Nomination Type
- Business Name
- Equipment/Product Title (and model, if applicable)
- Location of Manufacture
- Project Team (Essential where available): Details of the core design engineers, production managers, specialist fabricators/welders, quality control personnel, and any key collaborators or suppliers critical to the equipment’s development and manufacture.
- Equipment Summary (max 50 words)
- Full Equipment Description (max 1,000 words): Tell us the story of the project. Include details such as its purpose, key features, design innovation, manufacturing process, materials used, and benefits to the end-user or industry.
- Why Should It Win? – Focus on its performance, innovation, and quality.
- Product Images (min 2, max 5 high-quality, showing detail and application if possible)
- Company Logo (PNG)
- Optional: Video (equipment in action), technical specifications, customer testimonials.
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