Irish Steel offers a platform for Fabricator & Manufacturer-members to easily connect with a large number of like-minded metalwork business owners & managers, suppliers, professional experts and service providers.
Operating a successful metal fabrication business in today’s economy is full of challenges that include rising costs, labour shortages, and economic uncertainty. With those factors alone in mind, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to thrive in this industry.
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Connect with a wide array of metalwork business owners, managers, suppliers, and professional experts through our dedicated networking platform. This access fosters valuable relationships, providing a foundation for business growth and collaboration.
Gain insights and share knowledge at our regional seminars. These events are ideal for learning from industry experts, discussing trends, and collaborating with peers, providing an invaluable environment for both professional development and business advancement.
Celebrate your industry achievements and connect with peers at our prestigious annual Awards Dinner & Gala Night. This event provides a unique opportunity for recognition and networking in a celebratory setting.
Stay informed and connected through our Irish Steel App and Members Hub. These digital platforms ensure easy access to industry information and facilitate seamless communication with other industry members.
Utilise our Online Knowledge Hub for the latest industry reports, technical documents, and health & safety guidelines. This resource is vital for keeping your business informed and compliant with industry standards and innovations.
Benefit from the collective wisdom of the Irish Steel community. Sharing experiences and insights with other members can lead to improved business strategies, innovation, and even shared production opportunities, all contributing to a stronger bottom line.
Irish Steel is committed to creating a network where every member, big or small, can thrive by sharing their collective knowledge and experience. Our members, encompassing various business functions like marketing, production, and innovation, all strive towards a common goal of profitability and sectoral growth.
We offer various channels for this shared learning, including the Member’s App and Hub for seamless communication, regional seminars for collaborative learning and socializing, and our flagship Awards Dinner & Gala Night. These platforms not only replace traditional communication methods like WhatsApp groups but also offer more flexibility, wider reach, and access to valuable industry information.
By joining Irish Steel, members gain the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of experts and industry partners. This opens avenues for reduced risks, increased sales, and enhanced customer satisfaction. Our focus on face-to-face interactions and a comprehensive online knowledge hub ensures that our members stay connected, informed, and ahead in the industry.
Through Irish Steel, businesses are not just part of a network; they’re part of a community that fosters strong, trusting relationships, leading to mutual growth and success across the metal fabrication industry in Ireland.
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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
