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INDUSTRY’S FINEST JOIN FTA FOR NI LOGISTICS LUNCH R


enowned logistics industry experts from the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium


(NIRC) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) will be speaking at FTA’s Northern Ireland Logistics Lunch, to be held at the Merchant Hotel in Belfast on 10 May 2019. Seamus Leheny, FTA’s policy manager for


Northern Ireland, will be joined by Aodhán Connolly, director of NIRC, and Pamela Dennison, national officer for Northern Ireland at CILT, for a welcome presentation exploring the key issues and opportunities facing the logistics sector. Sponsored by Denn-Part, the event presents an


opportunity to recognise industry achievements, network with peers, enjoy a delicious three course lunch. John Hartson, the renowned ex-professional footballer and respected BBC and BT Sport pundit, is the guest speaker at the event; he will be sharing an inspirational account of his struggles and victories on and off the pitch, from becoming one


of Wales’ most prolific goal scorers to overcoming an aggressive form of testicular cancer. Seamus Leheny, policy manager for Northern


Ireland at FTA, the only business group representing all of the logistics industry, commented: “I am thrilled two of the finest experts within the Northern Ireland logistics sector have decided to join us to present at FTA’s third annual Logistics Lunch. While the logistics sector has faced a challenging and uncertain year, the lunch is perfect opportunity to celebrate our collective achievements, hear from inspirational guest speakers, and network with industry peers, colleagues and clients – we hope to see you there.” A table of 10 places is available to book for


£1,100, or individual places are priced at £125 per person. For more information or to book a place, please visit:


https://fta.co.uk/nilogistics19


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RENISHAW FOUNDER NAMED AS ONE OF IRELAND’S GREATEST INVENTORS S W


elcome to the April & May issue of Irish


Manufacturing. In this issue you’ll find a focus on chemicals & pharmaceuticals and features on sensors & sensing systems, boilers, pumps & valves plus much more. Please get in touch via my details on the contents page if you are interested in featuring in our next issue!


Rachel Tucker - Editor


ir David McMurtry, co-founder of Gloucestershire-based


engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has been named as one of Ireland’s greatest inventors. Born in Dublin, Sir David McMurtry’s recognition is a result of his hard work and impressive achievements throughout his career. The Business podcast, by Irish broadcaster RTÉ, dedicated an episode to discussing Ireland’s greatest inventors, selecting Sir David as one of the top four. RTÉ’s podcast identified four of


the greatest Irish inventors from throughout history including, Charles Parsons, best known for his invention of the compound steam turbine. Also on the list was Vincent


Barry, the scientist who developed the cure for leprosy, Kay McNulty a computer programmer, who developed one of the first electronic digital computers and Sir David. Sir McMurtry grew up in Dublin


and moved to England at 18 to become an apprentice for Bristol Aero Engines that ultimately became Rolls-Royce. He rapidly progressed to become the company’s youngest ever Assistant Chief of Engine Design. At Rolls- Royce Sir McMurtry was named as an inventor or co-inventor on 47 patents. Notably, these patents include the invention of the touch- trigger probe, a device designed to measure small diameter instrumentation pipes for the


Concorde’s Olympus engine. Following this invention, Renishaw


was co-founded in 1973 by Sir McMurtry and his colleague John Deer. The pair commercialised the touch-trigger probe and then grew Renishaw into the global, 5,000- people strong engineering business it is today. Sir McMurtry is currently the Executive Chairman of Renishaw and holds responsibility for group innovation and product strategy. “Sir McMurtry’s achievements


are a real inspiration,” explained Chris Pockett, head of communications at Renishaw. “His name is now featured on around 200 patents at Renishaw.” For more information visit www.renishaw.com


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MANDATA APPOINTS NEW SALES MANAGER TO DRIVE IRELAND BUSINESS He believes his understanding of the


ransport management system specialist Mandata Ltd has strengthened its


operations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with the appointment of a new regional sales manager. Phil Newton, based in Belfast, joins in a move


that will see him provide dedicated sales support to local transport and haulage companies investing in technology to drive improvements and secure operational efficiencies. He brings extensive experience of the haulage


industry having worked in the telecommunications and telematics sector and is now planning to develop sales of Mandata technologies in the region, which include the Mandata TMS and tracking and app integrated solutions.


challenges operators face will help businesses get ahead with technology, which brings all systems together under one roof to manage everything from job orders to invoicing. He said: “Mandata has an extremely robust,


growing business, with an excellent range of sector leading products. I’m looking forward to showing Irish and Northern Irish customers how they too can use our technology to streamline their operations, to secure cost savings and other benefits.” Mandata, which employs approximately 80


people across the UK and Ireland, will grow its presence in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland further, as it expands its national


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customer base. Chief revenue officer Steve Spark said: “We are


investing in Phil’s expertise and experience to deliver a first class, dedicated and responsive sales and support service across the island of Ireland. “We have a number of customers there and


we’re looking to help other like-minded business owners who can see the benefit of implementing systems that make a real difference to their business in challenging times.” Customers include Dublin-based Lucey


Transport, AOR international Transport and refrigerated transport specialist Chilled Out Couriers in County Mayo. Customers in Northern Ireland include Agro Merchants, Derry Refrigerated and McCulla Ireland Ltd.


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