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Trojan Battery Establishes New R&D Centre in Ireland
Trojan Battery Co LLC, manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) capabilities with the opening of a new R&D centre in Sligo. Known as Trojan Battery Ireland Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Co LLC, the facility is located on the campus of the Institute of Technology, at its Innovation Centre.
“The addition of Trojan Battery to our list of resident technology companies exemplifies the strategic focus of the IT Sligo – to provide an advanced setting for companies to further their innovative research and product development efforts,” said Niall McEvoy, Head of Innovation for the IT Sligo. “Trojan will have access to some of the world’s most advanced R&D capabilities available.”
Trojan Battery Ireland will focus on R&D of advanced material additives, fundamental electrochemistry and other innovative technologies which will play a role in the continued
Western Hygiene Acquires The Janitorial Division
Of Celtic Linen In May, Western Hygiene Supplies Ltd. announced the acquisition of the Janitorial and Chemical Division of Celtic Linen Ltd., with the intention of providing customers with best-in-class hygiene and healthcare products and services.
For strategic reasons Celtic Linen have 08
advancement of Trojan batteries. These developments will enhance Trojan’s battery offerings for its foundational and emerging market segments. In addition, the Advanced Materials Centre will enable Trojan to introduce ground-breaking advancements in deep-cycle battery technology more quickly.
“Establishing the Sligo facility is a key step in expanding Trojan’s R&D activities, and will strengthen our ability to remain on the cutting edge of battery technology research,” said Gordon Beckley, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Quality Assurance for Trojan Battery. “By having a research facility separate from any of Trojan’s manufacturing plants, it allows the Sligo engineering team to remain focused on true research and advanced development, while not being pulled into manufacturing continuous improvement projects. This independence is important as technology innovation plays a larger role in our long term success.”
Trojan has appointed two research scientists to manage various Trojan projects at the new Sligo R&D facility. Cormac O’Keeffe, PhD, serves as the supervisor of advance materials and manages the overall research and development efforts at the centre. He earned his Doctorate degree in
decided to concentrate on their core laundry, linen and ancillary business. To continue supply to their customer base and to preserve the goodwill of the customers for other services, they have worked with Western Hygiene to supply janitorial and chemical requirements to their customers.
Philip Scallan, Managing Director of Celtic Linen, said: “We have collaborated with Western Hygiene to look after this business as their reputation for quality, supply and service are second to none and we know that our customers will be delighted with their broad range of
inorganic chemistry from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and is currently studying for a Master’s degree in hybrid inorganic/organic material development from the Athlone Institute of Technology.
Anita Hamilton, PhD, serves as Trojan’s lab research chemist. She earned her Doctorate degree in electrochemistry from National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
As Trojan continues to rapidly expand its international business, the Sligo facility will be key to providing the technical resources and expertise to customers in the region, expand Trojan’s European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business, as well as better support our existing European customers.
“Trojan Battery will benefit from the innovative facilities located within the Institute of Technology Sligo, enabling the company to conduct research and testing, as well as continue to bring the most innovative deep-cycle battery technologies to the market,” said Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of IT Sligo.
products and services.”
Kevin Collins, Managing Director of Western Hygiene added: “We are excited to announce our collaboration with Celtic Linen, which fits well with our strategy to double our sales by 2017 through acquisitions and geographical expansion. Our primary objective is to provide a continuous quality of service to Celtic Linen customers.”
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