On May 7th, 2025, the Manufacturing Excellence Awards (MEA) brought together industry leaders to recognize outstanding achievements in Irish manufacturing. ReaDI-Watch's Chief Scientific Officer, Gerry Byrne, attended the event as an invited guest. With his background as the former President of Engineers Ireland, Gerry has consistently championed innovation and excellence within the sector.meawards.ie
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our client, Lawrence Engineering, who secured the Manufacturer of the Year – Life Sciences award. Their dedication to precision engineering and continuous improvement sets a benchmark in the industry.
The MEA Awards also celebrated numerous other organizations for their exceptional contributions:
Overall Manufacturing Excellence Award: Astellas Ireland (Kerry Plant)
Manufacturing Team of the Year: Boston Scientific Galway - PSPI Team
Manufacturer of the Year – Small Business: Hygeia
Manufacturer of the Year – Medium Business: DesignPro Automation
Manufacturer of the Year – Large Business: Astellas Ireland (Kerry Plant)
Manufacturer of the Year – Wood Products: Cygnum Timber Frame
Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages: Glenpatrick Spring Water
Excellence in Health & Safety: Aerogen
Innovation of the Year: Heron Joinery - Custom Roller/Turntable
Best Use of Technology: Seagate Technology - AI-Enabled Generic Image Focus Quality System
Operational Excellence Award: Viatris Little Island
Supply Chain Achievement Award: ARYZTA Ireland
Energy Achievement Award: C&D Foods
Waste Management Award: Astellas Ireland (Kerry Plant)
Digital Transformation Award: Boston Scientific Clonmel
HR Achievement Award: Irish DistillersIndustrial Compliance+17meawards.ie+17meawards.ie+17
These accolades underscore the dynamic and innovative spirit driving Ireland's manufacturing sector forward. At ReaDI-Watch, we are proud to support and collaborate with organizations that exemplify such excellence.EIN Presswire+1meawards.ie+1