Our focus is on fostering connections that catalyse new opportunities for increasing revenue, reducing costs, and enhancing skills and productivity.
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Our Member Hub serves as the central nerve of Irish Steel's networking services. Here, members can engage in discussions, access a wealth of resources, and find potential partners or suppliers with ease. The Hub’s interactive design facilitates seamless communication and collaboration, fostering a vibrant community of industry professionals.
The Irish Steel App revolutionises the way members interact. Whether you're on the shop floor or in the office, this app keeps you connected. Get instant updates on industry news, upcoming events, and engage in real-time discussions with peers. It's your pocket guide to staying informed and interconnected in the steel industry.
Throughout 2024, Irish Steel will host a series of regional events aimed at fostering face-to-face interactions among members. These gatherings are perfect for strengthening existing connections and forging new ones, all while experiencing the local flavor of Ireland's diverse steel industry.
The highlight of our annual calendar, the Irish Steel Awards Dinner & Gala Night in Portlaoise, is an exclusive event celebrating industry achievements. It's an unparalleled opportunity for members to network in a festive, prestigious setting, recognising the best in the field.
Our resources are designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences among members. From tackling common challenges to discussing innovative strategies, these forums are a goldmine for shared learning and collective problem-solving. They empower members to leverage each other's strengths and experiences, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
By joining Irish Steel, members can forge strategic industry relationships that accelerate business growth, expand market reach, and create value for customers and fellow members.
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Hello everyone,
I’d like to begin this letter by expressing my immense pride and privilege in being the inaugural President of Irish Steel. Our organisation is dedicated to aiding SMEs in the metalwork fabrication and manufacturing industry across Ireland, aiming to fortify and advance their businesses. We are committed to supporting our members in enhancing their business performance and competitive edge by fostering connections for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences.
The term “Knowledge sharing” may seem abstract, but in the context of Irish Steel, it translates to empowering industry professionals to achieve success! Our focus is on aiding industry members in becoming more professional, profitable, connected, and organised.
My initial encounter with the benefits Irish Steel offers was in 2016 when I joined and was added by Pat to the WhatsApp group he established to connect fabricators nationwide. Shortly after joining, while on a job in Cork, we faced a shortage of 16 special bolts. Despite efforts, no supplier could fulfil our need. I reached out through the WhatsApp group, and remarkably, within hours, a fellow member whom I'd never met before drove over a hundred miles to assist me. This experience truly showcased the incredible potential of connecting individuals who share similar day-to-day challenges.
Such instances are a daily occurrence at Irish Steel, where the team actively provides practical support to its members.
The organisation experienced challenges during the Covid lockdowns, which impacted many people and businesses. However, Irish Steel has now reinvigorated itself, moving past the dark days of Covid. The Association is investing heavily, emerging stronger, more focused, and better than ever. I am honoured to be part of this team, which organised the first-ever awards ceremony tailored for the metalworking industry in Ireland. It was extraordinary to witness so many like-minded individuals gathered, celebrating achievements, and fostering business relationships. I eagerly anticipate the 2024 Irish Steel Awards Dinner & Gala Night.
Earlier, I mentioned the power of connections. Being allied with this team, benefiting from their knowledge, experience, and network, is something that industry members should earnestly consider.
Irish Steel is managed by industry veterans who have established a vast network of members, both domestically and internationally. They have also convened a cadre of technical and business expert consultants aligned with Irish Steel to serve our members. This team, proficient in steel fabrication, manufacturing, and various aspects of running successful manufacturing and contracting businesses, is dedicated to helping members reduce waste, avoid errors, prevent financial losses, build resilience, stimulate growth, innovate, ensure safety, comply with legal requirements, boost profits, diversify, innovate, and scale – the list is extensive.
Kind regards,
Fergus Naughton
2024 President of Irish Steel
