Sulzer ’ s global R & D team is based in Wexford
Investment in technology and people drives 50 years ’ success in Sulzer ’ s Wexford plant
Keeping ahead of the competition requires a dedicated team of experts and investment in both manufacturing facilities as well as research and development ( R & D ). In Wexford , this formula has enabled the manufacturing site to remain at the forefront of pump technology as well supporting industry with products for aeration and agitation . After 50 years , Sulzer ’ s plant continues to deliversome of the most efficient and reliable products available to customers around the world .
In fact , after covering national demand , 97 % of the equipment manufactured in the Wexford plant goes for export , mainly to Europe and North America . In support of this , the personnel also provide extensive research and development work for other Sulzer sites as well as technical assistance for customer projects .
Brendan Sinnott , Managing Director at Sulzer ’ s Wexford plant , explains : “ The innovation and commitment to excellence in this plant has been well-recognized and we have managed to secure repeated investments that enable us to complete many research and development projects . Now that we have expanded our offering to include Sulzer ’ s grinder range in Wexford , we will be supplying these market-leading products all over the world as well .”
Successive management teams have invested in the site to expand product lines and introduce modern processes , such as robot painting facilities . In addition , the Industrial Development Agency ( IDA ) of Ireland has supported expansion , training and R & D programs at the site . More recent investments are aimed at meeting sustainability goals in the manufacturing facility and looking to reduce the company ’ s carbon footprint .
In addition to its extensive global customer base , there are still many opportunities for Sulzer products in the domestic market and the company continues to increase sales across the board . The increased sales of the JWC range of grinders , for example , has meant that the European manufacturing base has moved to the Wexford plant where a lean manufacturing approach has made the integration of the additional product line possible .
Sulzer is renowned for its market-leading pump products and many of those designed for the wastewater industry are manufactured in Wexford . In addition , more recent investment has brought other important products to the site including aeration products for wastewater treatment and dewatering pump ranges designed for mining and civil engineering projects .
Brendan concludes : “ We have developed market-leading products that are exported around the world , all thanks to our outstanding workforce and the investments that have enabled us to continue innovating . At a time when energy costs are so high , our laser focus on efficiency is allowing customers to reduce operating costs and achieve more of their sustainability goals .”
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