Celebrating Irish Manufacturing Excellence at the MEA Awards 2025

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