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INTERTRADEIRELAND
FUSION
Partnership Guide
The Trade and Business Development Body
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Foreword
InterTradeIreland is delighted to present this latest update
to the FUSION Partnership Guide, which we hope you will
be able to use to expand your network of contacts.
FUSION is InterTradeIreland’s all-island programme which
enables knowledge and technology transfer between
business and academia to support innovation and
increase capability. FUSION develops and facilitates threeway cross-border partnerships and projects between
companies, graduates and third level institutions.
You will see that 130 well established partnerships are
included representing a diverse range of innovative
businesses, academic expertise and talented graduates.
Since the first FUSION programme was launched in 2001
almost 300 partnerships have been developed through the
programme. Companies have typically received support
to develop new and innovative products, improve existing
products, streamline production processes, improve
environmental performance, enhance design capabilities
and/or to develop and implement IT solutions.
These projects have delivered real bottom line benefits for
the FUSION companies with over £100 million of sales
revenue and efficiency savings reported. These benefits
will increase significantly as projects complete and realise
their full potential over the years to come.
The programme continues to attract some of the brightest
young minds across the island and such is the impact on
the companies where they work, over 63% of graduates
are offered and accept a permanent position beyond their
project.
We congratulate those involved with the FUSION
initiative and look forward to continuing to work with our
established partners as well as building relationships with
new partners. Please use this guide to make some new
contacts of your own.
Liam Nellis
Chief Executive
InterTradeIreland
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Analysis
TE Laboratories Ltd
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Animal Products
Horseware Products Ltd
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Bio-technology
BioAtlantis Ltd
Biocolor Ltd
Sigmoid Pharma Ltd
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Chemicals
Celtic Catalysts Ltd
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Construction
Campion Concrete Products Ltd
DJV Insulations
Quality Timber Frames Ltd
Weatherglaze Systems Ltd
Wexford Viking Glass Ltd
Window & Roofing Concepts Ltd
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Electrical/Electronics
Anord Control Systems Ltd
Ash Technologies Ltd
Bright Solutions
Dunraven Systems Ltd
North West Electronics
Renley Ltd
S.K. Electrical Services
Smarthomes Ltd
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Engineering
Breezemount Electrical
& Hydraulics Ltd
Cahill Truck Bodies
Castit Ltd
CK International Ltd
Cleanroom Equipment Ltd
Combi-Lift Ltd
Fleming Engineering
Herron Engineering
Killala Precision Components Ltd
KMC Engineering
Limavady Gear Co. Ltd
Manitowoc Beverage Systems
Mann Engineering Ltd
Patterson Protective Coatings Ltd
Pressure Hydraulics Ltd
Redbay Boats Ltd
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Refrigeration Engineering Ltd
Roche Manufacturing Ltd
Rockall Marine Ltd
Royal Masterpeace Ltd
Securi-Cabin Ltd Teemore Engineering Ltd
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Engineering Consultancy
Orica Blast & Quarry Surveys Ltd
SNC Engineering
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Food
AN Irwin & Sons Ltd
Aine’s Chocolates
AllinAll Ingredients Ltd
Augher Co-Op
Carleton Cake Company Ltd
Clonarn Clover Ltd
Coolmore Fresh Foods Ltd
Crossgar Meats
CyberColloids Ltd
Fastnet Mussels Ltd
Faughan Foods Ltd
Foyle PAC Ltd
Good4U Food and Drink Co. Ltd
Greenfield Foods Ltd
IGWT Poultry Services Ltd
Island Salads
Kilbeg Dairy Delights
Kitchen Bakes
Milgro Ltd
Millar Savoury Foods Ltd
O’Donohue’s Bakery Ltd
Quality Irish Foods Ltd
Shannon Minerals Ltd
Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd
Sillis Green Veg Ltd
W.G. Buchanan & Son Ltd
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Food & Beverage
Bluestack Brewing Ltd
Clada Mineral Water Company Ltd
Rocwell Natural Mineral Water
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Furniture
Breffni (Ireland) Ltd
Farrell Brothers Ltd
Hegarty’s Fitted Furniture
Tru Wood Ltd
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Geology
Healthcare
IT
BMA Geoservices Ltd
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Pharmaceuticals Ovelle Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Irish Breeze Ltd
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Plastics Silotank Ltd
Atto Abrasives Ltd
ÉireComposites Teo
Wiss Medi Teo
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3Touch Ltd
Actovation Ltd
Aircraft Management Technologies Ltd
Autonomy Meridio Ltd
Biznet IIS Ltd
Brandt Translations Ltd
Cora Systems Ltd
Foyle Technologies Ltd
Globetech Ltd
Intact Software Ltd
Intelliden Ltd
ITS New Media Ltd
Kenny Informations Systems
MOR Solutions
Nvolve Ltd
Opt2Vote Ltd
Stiona Software Ltd
Synergy Learning Ltd
VigiTrust Ltd
Printing/Publishing
Recruitment/Training
Agricultural Trust
Appletree Press
System Label Ltd
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Abba Employment Agency t/a Action Recruitment
Foireann BDS Ltd t/a Team BDS Ltd
Optimum Results Ltd
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Recycling
Re-Gen Waste Ltd
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Renewable Energy
B9 Energy (O&M) Ltd
Imperative Energy
Kedco PLC
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Stone
Caffrey Monumental Works Ltd
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IT/Environmental MarCon Computations
International Ltd
Veterinary
Nutri Science Ltd
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Wood
C.J. Sheeran Ltd Kelly Brothers Ltd
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Joinery/Furniture
Specialist Joinery Fittings
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Language Learning
Authentik Language Learning Ltd
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Leisure
Medical Devices
Carberry Holiday Parks Ltd
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Creganna Ltd
Crospon Ltd
Enbio Ltd
FastForm Research Ltd
Intelesens Ltd
Tegan Innovations Ltd
Vistamed Ltd
Vivasure Medical Ltd
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TE Laboratories Ltd
Queen’s University Belfast,
QUESTOR Centre
Northern Ireland Technology Centre
TE Laboratories Ltd is a multi-divisional company
of which two divisions are linked to the project. Firstly,
the INAB/ISO17025 accredited testing laboratory
specialises in water and soil analysis. Secondly, the
company manufactures a wide variety of chemicals.
They also undertake some contract manufacture of
specialised chemical solutions.
Horseware Products Ltd manufactures and distributes
equestrian products and accessories.
Contact: Mr Mark Bowkett
Tullow Industrial Estate, Tullow, Co. Carlow
T: +353 (0) 59 915 2881 F: +353 (0) 59 915 2886
E: [email protected] W: www.tellab.ie
Academic Partner
Academic Partner
The QUESTOR Centre is an industry-university
research co-operative centre and carries out an
environmental research programme on behalf of 22
industrial members. The majority of members are large
companies based in Great Britain and the Republic
of Ireland. However, as part of a commitment to local
industry the centre has set up a technology transfer
unit (The Applied Technology Unit) to work closely with
SME’s. This unit has worked for 6 years and has very
experienced multi-disciplined staff employed on a full
time basis.
Contact: Mr Tom MacGuinness
Finnabair Industrial Estate, Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 938 9000 F: +353 (0) 42 933 7671
E: [email protected] W: www.horseware.com
The NI Technology Centre provides effective
technology to industry and academia. It operates
an effective product and process and development
centre for local/small enterprises and also provides a
centre for good practice in CAD/CAM technology. The
Foresight Business Process Centre and Product Design
and Development Centre (PDDC) are industrial units
within the NI Technology Centre focused primarily on
new process and product development projects and
improving relationships with local companies.
Contact: Mr Thomas Foreman
NI Technology Centre, Cloreen Park, Belfast BT9 5HN
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 2541 E: [email protected]
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
Contact: Mr Manus Carey
David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AG
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4288 F: +44 (0) 28 9066 1462
E: [email protected] W: www.qub.ac.uk
To establish a new design function in the company,
including embedding the latest CAD technologies
through the development of a new product concept
through to prototype stage.
FUSION PROJECT
Graduate: Sean McDonnell
Start: 16 January 2006 End: 15 January 2008
To research, develop and refine metal analysis
methods for heavy metal analysis using a
graphite furnace.
Graduate: Camilla Drea
Start: 13 June 2005 End: 12 January 2008
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Sector: Analysis
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Sector: Animal Products
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BioAtlantis Ltd
Agri-food and Biosciences Institute
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Biocolor Ltd
University College Dublin,
School of Chemical & Bio Process Engineering
BioAtlantis Ltd is an Irish biotech company engaged
in the development and extraction of plant, animal
and human nutraceuticals from renewable natural
resources.
Biocolor Ltd is a biotech company that designs,
develops, produces and markets biochemical assay
kits for life science research.
Contact: Mr JT O’Sullivan
Kerry Technology Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry
W: www.bioatlantis.com
Contact: Dr Roy Elliott
8 Meadowbank Road, Carrickfergus,
Co. Antrim BT38 8YF
T: +44 (0) 28 9335 0258 F: +44 (0) 28 9336 9716
E: [email protected] W: www.biocolor.co.uk
Academic Partner
Academic Partner
The Department of Applied Plant Science’s mission is
to undertake basic, strategic and applied research on
the plant sciences to underpin sustainable economic
growth and development in Northern Ireland and
elsewhere. Research areas include plant molecular
biology, plant breeding, varieties & seeds, horticulture,
quality evaluation of products, plant & environmental
protection. More than 150 staff members are currently
employed in the department.
University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest university
on the island of Ireland and is fully committed to the
pursuit and promotion of excellence in research and
is active in facilitating staff in reaching this goal. UCD is
a research-intensive university that strives to advance
knowledge through cutting-edge research and to
communicate knowledge through excellence in teaching
within a creative and collegial environment. The School
of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering is a multidisciplinary unit with coherent and well-developed
research programmes in Bioprocessing.
Contact: Prof. Shekhar Sharma
School of Agriculture and Food Science,
Newforge Lane, Belfast BT9 5PX
T: +44 (0) 28 9025 5248 F: +44 (0) 28 9025 5007
FUSION PROJECT
Contact: Dr Susan McDonnell
Belfield, Dublin 4
T: +353 (0)1 716 1893 F: +353 (0)1 716 1177
E: [email protected] W: www.ucd.ie
To test the efficacy of bio-stimulant formulations on key
crops, to boost the nutritional and health status of the
plants and develop new formulations.
FUSION PROJECT
Graduate: Roy Copeland
Start: 03 June 2008 End: 02 December 2009
Graduate: Dr David Steele
Start: 01 February 2006 End: 31 January 2008
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Sector: Bio-technology
To design and validate a novel tumour cell
migration assay.
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Sigmoid Pharma Ltd
School of Pharmacy Sigmoid Pharma is a privately-held, biopharmaceutical
development company developing a portfolio
of innovative and proprietary orally administered
pharmaceutical products in the areas of transplantation,
gastro-intestinal disease and neuro-degeneration.
Sigmoid applies its proprietary LEDDS® and SmPill®
technologies to enhance the safety, efficacy and
convenience of active pharmaceutical ingredients
formulated for oral administration.
Contact: Mr Bernard McDonald
The Invent Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin 9
T: +353 (0)1 700 7455 F: +353 (0)1 633 5295
E: [email protected]
W: www.sigmoidpharma.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Pharmacy is a, dynamic and
multidisciplinary institution that has recently undergone
a dramatic and unprecedented expansion in terms
of both staffing levels and research facilities. The
majority of research activities are now housed in a new
£3.5M, state-of-the-art McClay Research Centre for
Pharmaceutical Sciences; a purpose-built research
facility opened in January 2002 that accommodates
extensive materials science, synthetic chemistry and
drug delivery laboratories.
Contact: Dr Gavin P Andrews
McClay Research Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 2646 F: +44 (0) 28 9024 7794
FUSION PROJECT
To develop an innovative melt extrusion technology to
improve the efficacy of active pharmaceutical ingredients;
a major challenge currently facing the pharmaceutical
industry.
Graduate: Shu Li
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School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Celtic Catalysts Ltd is a chemical R&D company
dedicated to providing the worldwide Pharmaceutical
(e.g. Pfizer, Merck) and Fine Chemical (e.g. BASF,
Bayer) industries with useful new chiral catalysts. These
catalysts enable the production of compounds with
special purity called chiral purity. This will then enable
companies within the industry to make new products
of enhanced potency and reduced side effects.
Contact: Dr Brian Kelly
Nova Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4
T: +353 (0)1 716 3610 E: [email protected]
W: www.celticcatalysts.com
Academic Partner
The new School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
provides an opportunity to develop research and
educational programmes across the interface between
two disciplines that are traditionally viewed as separate
and distinct. The primary objective of the school is to
develop ground-breaking research at the interfaces
between chemistry, chemical engineering
and allied disciplines.
Contact: Prof. Derek Boyd
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To develop oxidising agents and use them to tailor
the company’s lead technology so that it enables
the production of high-value products to the
Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical industries.
Graduate: Lorraine Bateman
Start: 01 September 2006 End: 31 October 2007
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Sector: Chemicals
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Campion Concrete Products Ltd
DJV Insulations
North West Regional College, School of Craft Services
Dundalk Institute of Technology,
Department of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering
Campion Concrete Products Ltd is a manufacturer
and supplier of concrete products including cattle
slats, concrete home flooring and concrete wall panels
and are now manufacturing, a high density (185mm)
insulated concrete wall panel house building system,
producing a U-value of 0.18.
DJV Insulations specialises in the removal and disposal
of asbestos containing materials. DJV Insulations was
established in 1983. DJV provides its client base with
a comprehensive range of Asbestos Solutions. The
company has a well renowned reputation for quality
and service and has demonstrated this by winning
environmental awards and runner up in customer service
and repeat business awards. More than 70% of all DJV
work is generated through repeat work from loyal clients.
Contact: Mrs Yvonne Byrne
Carrowreagh, Kilcotton, Borris in Ossory, Co Laois
T: +353 (0) 57 873 8579 F: +353 (0) 57 873 8575
E: [email protected] W: www.campionhomes.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Craft Services at North West Regional
College is committed to working with and assisting
industry. It also commits to pursuing excellence in
the provision of relevant courses geared towards the
current and projected needs of industry. The College
also has a strong plan to develop partnerships with
external agencies “so as to create an integrated
education and training provision within the region”.
Contact: Mr Patsy McHugh
Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7AL
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6196 F: +44 (0) 28 7126 0520
E: [email protected] W: www.nwrc.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and implement the ISO09001 Quality
Standard, a Health and Safety Management System
and production of Product Instruction Manuals.
Graduate: Philip Mannion Start: 10 December 2007 End: 10 December 2009
Contact: Mr David Osborne
78 Dromore Road, Hillsborough, Co. Down
T: +44 (0) 28 9268 8686 F: +44 (0) 28 9268 8687
E: [email protected] W: www.djvinsulations.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Engineering at DKIT has a core strategic
aim to integrate with local and international industry and
business. The Department of Electronic & Mechanical
Engineering enables graduates to combine fundamental
principles of engineering technology with knowhow to
solve real world problems using electrical, mechanical
and electronic devices as appropriate.
Contact: Mr Colman Ledwith
Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0233 F:+353 (0) 42 932 8638
E: [email protected] W: www.dkit.ie FUSION PROJECT
To design, develop and implement an Integrated
Management system (IMS) for DJV that will include
a documented:
i.
Quality Management System (QMS)
ii. Health and Safety System (HSS) and
iii. Environmental Management System (EMS)
Graduate: Carol Howson
Start: 20 July 2009 End: 19 January 2011
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Sector: Construction
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Department of Engineering
University of Ulster,
School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Quality Timber Frames Ltd are involved in the design,
manufacture and sale of Timber Frame Homes to
the construction industry on the island of Ireland.
The company has achieved awards from the National
Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), It is also
a member of TRADA (Timber Research and
Development Association) and the Allied Trades
Confederation, and has also recently achieved
the EN ISO 9001, Quality Systems Award.
Weatherglaze Systems Ltd is primarily involved
in the fabrication and sale of PVC windows, doors,
conservatories and aluminium and timber systems.
Extensive investment has been and continues to be
made in high quality computer controlled machinery.
The business has embarked on cost reduction and
production efficiency programmes.
Contact: Mr Raymond Moan
36a Finnard Road, Rathriland, Co. Down BT34 5ND
T: +44 (0) 28 4063 2494 F: +44 (0) 28 4063 2495
E: [email protected] W: www.qtfhomes.co.uk
Academic Partner
Dundalk Institute of Technology plays a key role in
the economic, social and cultural development of the
region and the Regional Development Centre, Cross
Border Centre for Community Development and
Lifelong Learning Unit provide support to the business
and general community.
The School of Engineering contains three departments and
has a thriving Engineering Craft area, which is operated
in conjunction with FÁS.
Contact: Ms Annmarie McHugh
Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 87 618 4338
E: [email protected] W: www.dkit.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To establish a new design function for the production of
house plans also the enhancement of current quality
standards and the existing IT system.
Contact: Mr James Dempsey
Clonattin, Gorey, Co. Wexford
T: +353 (0) 53 942 1557 F: +353 (0) 53 942 1008
W: www.weatherglaze.ie
Academic Partner
The School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
teaches a variety of professionally accredited
engineering programmes, all of which include strong
industrial orientation and opportunity for
a one year’s placement in industry for students.
Particular strengths lie in computer aided engineering,
engineering design and production management/
continuous improvement activities etc.
Contact: Prof. Robin Clarke
Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6278 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6356
E: [email protected] W: www.ulster.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To develop new production facilities and strategies
to increase manufacture of the product and reduce
waste.
Graduate: William Cosgrove
Start: 25 April 2005 End: 24 April 2007
Graduate: Ronan Hamill
Start: 03 October 2005 End: 02 April 2007
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Window & Roofing Concepts Ltd
School of the Built Environment
Belfast Metropolitan College
Wexford Viking Glass Ltd specialises in glass
technology, providing a range of glass solutions
including, double glazing, safety, laminated, toughened
and fire resistant glasses to architects, builders and
consumers. The company also provides shower
screening and in-fill panels for staircases and
balconies.
Window & Roofing Concepts Ltd specialise in curtain
walling, roof lights and smoke ventilation, commercial
and domestic glazing systems.
Contact: Mr Michael Murphy
Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford
T: +353 (0) 53 914 4111 F: +353 (0) 53 914 0916
W: www.wexfordglass.com
Academic Partner
The School of Built Environment is one of five
academic schools in the Faculty of Engineering. The
School, based at the Jordanstown Campus is the
largest tertiary education provider in Ireland in its field
and is recognised widely as being on the leading
edge of education, research and training in the United
Kingdom.
Contact: Mr George Heaney
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6086 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6875
FUSION PROJECT
To undertake Research & Development in new glass
technologies and enhance the quality of existing
product processes.
Graduate: Cathal Nolan
Start: 17 November 2005 End: 16 November 2007
Contact: Mr Declan Lally
Deerpark Industrial Estate, Oanmore, Co. Galway
T: +353 (0) 9179 2737 F: +353 (0) 9179 2744
E: [email protected] W: www.glazeireland.com
Academic Partner
The Belfast Metropolitan College corporate plan seeks
to establish the college as a key driver of economic
development. This has resulted in the setting up of the
Department of Workforce and Economic Development
in June 2004. The department’s purpose is to extend
the college’s sphere of influence within business and
industry by developing a closely matched response
to meeting the needs of these target sectors. The
institute has set a target in its development plan of
implementing a number of FUSION projects per annum
as it recognises the impact that these projects make
on company output and the opportunity presented for
knowledge transfer from the institute.
Contact: Mr Stephen Rodgers
Building 3 level 0 Room 7, Gerald Moag Campus,
125-153 Millfield, Belfast BT1 1HS
T: +44 (0) 28 9026 5431 F: +44 (0) 28 9026 5308
W: www.belfastmet.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a Total Quality Management systemintroducing a work tracking system, lean manufacturing
processes and improvement of the manufacturing
facility and work methods.
Graduate: Shane O’Beirne
Start: 31 October 2006 End: 30 October 2008
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School of Computing & Intelligent Systems
Anord Control Systems is one of the leading
manufacturers and suppliers of low voltage switchgear
and automation solutions to the UK, Ireland and
worldwide. We specialise in low voltage switchgear,
motor control, process instrumentation and control
solutions. Our switchgear range is designed and
certified to IEC 61439 standards.
Ash Technologies Ltd produce a range of electronic
magnification products for use by the visually
impaired. All products are designed by the engineering
department then assembled, tested and checked
in-house. All products are designed to be portable
and so the company has managed to differentiate itself
and avoid competition until recently. The company was
awarded the Consumer Goods Export Award by the
Irish Exporters Association.
Contact: Mr Jerome McEvoy Industrial Estate, Coes Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 932 0500 F: +353 (0) 42 933 8907
E: [email protected] W: www.anord.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The Technology Centre (NITC) is one of the primary
links with industry at Queen’s University Belfast. Its
staff of professional mechanical, electrical and civil
engineers are involved in the transfer of best practice in
design, construction and manufacturing technologies
to help strengthen the competitiveness of all sectors
of industry.
Contact: Mr Alan Edgar
Cloreen Park, Belfast, BT9 5HN
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4343 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4332
E: [email protected] W: www.qub.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
The development of modular and customizable
standard, tested and verified starter circuits to comply
with customers varying requirements.
Graduate: Graham Carr
Start: 04 June 2008 End: 03 June 2010
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Sector: Electrical/Electronics
Contact: Mr Alan Johnston
B5, M7 Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
T: +353 (0) 4588 2212 F: +353 (0) 4588 2214
E: [email protected] W: www.ashtech.ie
Academic Partner
The School of Computing and Intelligent Systems has
a strong focus on teaching and research in the area
of Computer Science and Electronic Systems. The
School’s research is conducted via two main research
groups, the Intelligent Systems Engineering Laboratory
and the Intelligent Multimedia Research Group. Currently
active research projects exceed £5million in value.
Contact: Prof Martin McGinnity
Northland Road, L’Derry BT48 7JL
T: +44 (0) 28 7137 5616 F: +44 (0) 28 7137 5570
FUSION PROJECT
To mainstream new megapixel reading technologies by
applying this to the current product range.
Graduate: Fearghal Rudden
Start: 26 September 2005 End: 25 September 2007
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Bright Solutions
School of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, School of Computing & Maths
Bright Solutions Ltd provides specialist services to
other companies to solder, bond or fix high technology
integrated circuits and devices to printed circuit
boards. It also provides a contract manufacturing
service.
Dunraven Systems Ltd is involved in the development
and sales of systems using ultrasonic and radio
technologies to monitor levels in tanks especially
domestic heating oil tanks. The company designs the
systems, contracts out manufacturing and provides the
sales and marketing in-house.
Contact: Mr Martin Dooner
Raheen Business Park, Raheen, Limerick
T: +353 (0) 6130 6832 F: +353 (0) 6130 6833
W: www.brightsolutions.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Engineering offers an exciting range of
programmes that place special emphasis on providing
practical experience and application of engineering
fundamentals, while covering the more advanced
theoretical aspects of the subject. It aims to strengthen
its interaction with industry, by advancing knowledge
technology transfer through activities like strong
vocational teaching and developing practical skills.
Contact: Mr Ian McCrum
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6364 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6356
E: [email protected] W: www.ulster.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
To develop an advanced package assembly process
at Bright Solutions Ltd. Prototype and incorporate new
integrated circuit package types into daily production.
Graduate: Donal Lucey
Start: 03 December 2007 End: 02 June 2009
Contact: Mr Gerry Jones
Brookvale Business Park, Ardee Road, Dundalk
T: +353 (0) 42 938 6505 F: +353 (0) 42 938 6580
W: www.dunravensystems.com
Academic Partner
The School of Computing and Mathematics is one of five
School is based at the Jordanstown campus of the
university, and places an emphasis on the production
of software, mathematics, knowledge transfer and
the associated underpinning research. The School
has extensive international links for both teaching and
research.
Contact: Mr Jonathan Wallace
Room 16J19,University of Ulster at Jordanstown,
Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim BT37 0QB
E: www.ulster.ac.uk W: www.ulster.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and implement a new web-based Remote
Management System (RMS) Service Platform to allow
for remote monitoring of oil levels in tanks on behalf of
oil companies and their customers.
Graduate: Matthew Birch
Start: 07 August 2007 End: 06 January 2009
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Renley Ltd
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
North West Electronics provide a flexible range of data
and multimedia services for domestic and business
usage to rural Donegal. Typical domestic service will
include 2mb/s symmetrical internet connectivity with
IP telephony. Typical business services will include
high bandwidth access to private VPNs and/or tier 1
internet access.
Renley Ltd designs and manufactures electrical
products used by electricity supply companies on their
low voltage electricity distribution networks. Products
are low voltage transformer panels, feeder pillars, pole
mounted cut-outs and fuse switches. This is their
second Fusion project.
Contact: Mr Scott McClelland
Communications House, Unit 16, Skeoge Industrial
Estate, Beraghmore Road, L’Derry BT48 8SE
T: +44 (0) 28 7135 1999 F: +44 (0) 28 7135 2123
E: [email protected] W: www.nwewn.com
Academic Partner
Letterkenny Institute of Technology plays an
active role in stimulating economic activities and
strengthening existing enterprises in the region through
the development of consultancy, research and training
services. It facilitates and encourages involvement
by its staff in research and development work. The
research and development work add to the standard
of educational training given to the students and has
an important role in staff development and life-long
learning.
Contact: Mr John O’Raw
Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
T: +353 (0) 74 918 6140 F: +353 (0) 74 918 6142
E: [email protected] W: www.lyit.ie
FUSION PROJECT
Design and roll out an interim network to meet
all the design criteria and provide a flexible range
of domestic and business services to end users
throughout Donegal.
Contact: Mr Eric Mather
Unit 2, Section O, Ballymount Industrial Estate,
Walkinstown, Dublin 12
T: +353 (0) 1419 8090 F: +353 (0) 1450 5574
E: [email protected] W: www.renley.ie
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Contact: Prof Dennis McKeag
Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8551 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8580
FUSION PROJECT
Introduction of lean manufacture principles and practice
reducing costs, improve productivity and make the
company more responsive to customer requirements.
Graduate: Vincent Walsh
Start: 28 November 2005 End: 15 August 2008
Graduate: Danny McFadden
Start: 24 July 2006 End: 23 July 2008
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Smarthomes Ltd
S.K. Electrical is an Electrical Safety Testing Specialist.
The Company provides Fixed Installation Testing and
Portable Appliance Testing service and delivers on a
local, regional and national basis in accordance with
health and safety obligations.
Smarthomes Ltd specialises in the design,
manufacture and installation of innovative central
cabling infrastructures for new homes. Working with
individual home owners and developers across
the island, Smarthomes recognises a huge opportunity
to provide systems that will link to provide control
of heating, lighting and energy management within
modern homes, not only from within the home but
also remotely.
Centre for Renewable Energy,
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Contact: Mr Simon Poland 17 Sunningdale Park, Newcastle, Co. Down BT33 0QL
T: +44 (0) 28 4372 4532 F: +44 (0) 28 4372 6519
E: [email protected] W: www.skelectrical.com
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The Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk
Institute of Technology conducts applied research
in sustainable energy. The Centre was established
in 2002 and has a focus on wind energy, energy
storage and bioenergy and is the research centre of
the School of Engineering at Dundalk IT. It is a partner
in the Cross Border Sustainable Energy Partnership,
an alliance established between DKIT, Dublin City
University (DCU) and Queen’s University Belfast
(QUB) in 2007.
Contact: Dr. Eoin Clancy or Dr. Paul MacArtain
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0574 F: +353 (0) 42 937 0574
E: [email protected] W: www.dkit.ie FUSION PROJECT
Standards and Benchmarks will be established for the
use of infrared thermal imaging in the built environment
to determine the heat efficiency of old and new
buildings. Particular attention will be given to heat
leakage and energy flux through building materials
to determine insulation characteristics, and not
relying on the absolute surface temperature as found
thermographically.
Graduate: Colum Surginor
Start: 03 December 2007 End: 30 September 2008
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Contact: Sean Gallagher
Finnabair Industrial Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth
W: www.smarthomes.ie
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The School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Particular strengths lie in computer-aided engineering,
Contact: Dr David Irvine
W: www.ulster.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To develop technology and interface capabilities
between services and sustainability elements of new
homes such as heating, lighting and energy.
Graduate: Noel Doake
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Breezemount Electrical & Hydraulics Ltd
Cahill Truck Bodies
Breezemount Electrical and Hydraulics Ltd provide
bespoke access control solutions to a wide variety of
industrial and governmental sectors. They are recognised
as being the leader in the supply, installation and
maintenance of automated access control equipment.
Cahill Truck Bodies is a small family owned business.
It manufactures a wide range of dry freight, refrigerated
and construction vehicle bodies. The company also has
a reputation for the design and manufacture of specialist
vehicle bodies such as horseboxes, mobile display units
and catering vehicles. Clients include companies in the
road transport industry, city and county councils, ESB,
plant hire companies, garages, the equine transport
industry, the construction industry and private companies.
The company manufacture to order and pride themselves
on providing clients with a quality product designed to
meet each individual customers needs.
Athlone Institute of Technology,
External Services Unit
Contact: Clive Gallagher
Newtownbreda Industrial Estate, Cedarhust
Road, Belfast BT8 7RH
T: +44 (0) 28 9064 0972 F: +44 (0) 28 9064 0976
W: www.breezemount.net
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The External Services Unit at Athlone Institute of
Technology acts as a central contact point for companies
and community organisations to the Institutes range
of industrial services. It helps establish links between
Institute staff, business and industrial groups through
the provision of consultancy/business expertise,
customised training programmes and opportunities for
the development of collaborative research projects.
Contact: Mr Keith Vaugh
Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
T: +353 (0) 90 644 2539 F: +353 (0) 90 642 4493
E: [email protected] W: www.ait.ie
FUSION PROJECT
The development of an integrated design to manufacture
methodology which marries together the business
and technical activities of the company, resulting in
a cost effective and efficient approach to design and
develop bespoke access control solutions. This will be
accomplished through the adaptation of expert systems
and advanced New Product Development strategies.
Graduate: Andrew Seay
Start: 19 November 2007 End: 18 May 2009
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School of Engineering,
University of Ulster
Contact: Mr Joseph Cahill
High Street, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
T: +353 (0) 59 972 4201 F: +353 (0) 59 972 4378
E: [email protected] ACADEMIC PARTNER
its interaction with industry, by advancing knowledge and
technology transfer through activities like strong vocational
teaching and developing practical skills.
Contact: Mr Wesley McKnight
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6284 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6356
FUSION PROJECT
Introduce computer aided design and standardised
work processes to facilitate new product design and
development. This technology will enable the company
to competitively compete as a total transport solutions
provider.
Graduate: Rory Cahill
Sector: Engineering
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Castit Ltd
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Castit Ltd released its first ‘own’ product in 1994 by
patenting a family of modular bollards. The company
has since developed a range of street furniture, bollards,
railings, seating, tree protection and signage with careful
attention to engineering specifications to allow the
specifier maximum flexibility.
CK International Ltd manufactures balers and compactors
for the waste recycling industry. The company produce
a range of vertical balers for paper, plastic and
cardboard that output bales from 50kg to 500kg as
well as horizontal balers outputting 500kg mill size
bales and general waste compactors. The company
presently supplies to the Northern Ireland, Republic of
Ireland and United Kingdom markets and is in the process
of appointing distributors within continental Europe.
Contact: Mr Brendan Dunne
Unit 612, Northern Extension,
IDA Business Park, Waterford
T: +353 (0) 5137 0393 F: +353 (0) 5137 0398
E: [email protected] W: www.castit.ie
Academic Partner
The NI Technology Centre operates an effective
product and process and development centre for
small/local enterprises and also provides a centre for
good practice in CAD/CAM technology. The Foresight
Business Process Centre and Product Design and
Development Centre (PDDC) are industrial units within
the NI Technology Centre focused primarily on new
process and product development projects.
Cloreen Park, Belfast BT9 5HN
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
Evaluation of the ‘street furniture’ market and the
establishment of a technical office with a computer
aided design capability. Design and development
of new product prototypes. Upgrading existing
technologies.
Graduate: Shane Molloy
Start: 15 August 2005 End: 14 August 2007
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Contact: Mr Paul Conlon
38A Eglish Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
T: +44 (0) 28 8775 3966 F: +44 (0) 28 8772 5528
E: [email protected] W: www.ckinternational.co.uk
Academic Partner
Lifelong Learning Unit provide support to
the business and general community. In 2004,
the Institute was delegated authority to offer degree and
postgraduate programmes in all its schools.
Contact: Mr Sean McEntee
W: www.dkit.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To greatly improve production procedures by the
introduction of lean manufacturing methods.
It is envisaged that the company will move from
a jobbing shop operation to a flow-line production.
Graduate: Dermot McGready
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Combi-Lift Ltd
Cleanroom Equipment Ltd is involved in the design,
construction, fitting out, commissioning and validation
of controlled environments such as cleanrooms and
sterile rooms for the medical device and food sectors.
Combi-Lift Ltd design and manufacture customised
forklift trucks for material handling applications with
facilities and solutions for an extensive range of storage
and industrial applications.
Contact: Mr Micheál Sheelan
IDA Business Park, Ardee Road, Dunleer, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 41 686 2121 F: +353 (0) 41 686 2052
W: www.cleanroomequipmentltd.com
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technology to industry and academia and
ensures maximum use of today’s technology.
It operates an effective product and process and
development centre for small/local enterprises and
also provides a centre for good practice in CAD/
CAM technology. The Foresight Business Process
Centre and Product Design and Development Centre
(PDDC) are industrial units within the NI Technology
Centre focused primarily on new process and product
development projects.
Contact: Mr Alan Edgar
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4343 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4332
FUSION PROJECT
To develop modular solutions and introduce a design
function using the latest CAD technologies to enable
the company to extend their market share in UK
and Ireland.
Contact: Mr Martin McVicar
Gallinagh, Monaghan
T: +353 (0) 478 0500 F: +353 (0) 478 0501
E: [email protected] W: www.combilift.com
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industrial orientation and opportunity for a one year’s
placement in industry for students. Particular strengths
lie in computer aided engineering, engineering design
and production management/continuous improvement
activities etc. Additionally, the school hosts a major
research Institute in nanotechnology and advanced
materials undertaking leading edge research.
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6284 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6356
FUSION PROJECT
To introduce dynamic product configuration, implement
an integrated design/production management system,
optimise the layout of the new factory and optimise the
supply chain/supplier development.
Graduate: Phillip Condell
Graduate: David Grills
Start: 03 September 2007 End: 02 February 2009
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Fleming Engineering
Herron Engineering
Fleming Engineering Ltd is made up of Fleming Steel
and Fleming Doors who are steel stockists and
manufacturers of customised roller shutter doors and
who service commercial, agricultural, industrial and
domestic markets throughout the North of Ireland.
Herron Engineering is a family run business, which is
very well known throughout the UK and Ireland.
The company produces quality trailers which
are market leaders, for both the agricultural and
construction industries. Herron trailers offer a vast
range of options to suit individual needs, and also make
trailers to customer specifications.
Contact: Mr Andrew Fleming
Fleming Engineering, St Johnston, Co. Donegal
T: +353 (0) 74 914 8234 F: +353 (0) 74 914 8330
E: [email protected] W: www.fleming-steel.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6284 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6356
FUSION PROJECT
Proactively address the roller shutter door
manufacturing business within NW Ireland. Implement
knowledge based engineering and new manufacturing
technologies to increase production capacity.
Graduate: Ryan McLaughlin
Contact: Mr William Herron
15 Herrons Road, Leitrim
Castlewellan, Co. Down BT31 95R
T: +44 (0) 28 4065 0204 F: +44 (0) 28 4065 0634
W: www.herronengineering.co.uk
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Contact: Mr Padraig McGuigan
Dublin Road, Dundalk Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0425 F: +353 (0) 42 932 8638
FUSION PROJECT
To increase productivity of the company and maximise
efficiency by implementing modern CAD/CAM
machinery and 3D computer modelling software.
Graduate: Ronald Walker
Start: 07 January 2008 End: 09 October 2008
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Killala Precision Components Ltd
KMC Engineering
North West Regional College
Killala Precision Components Ltd subcontract
production of medium to high volume precision turned
components on a sub-contract basis to OEMs in a
number of market sectors including light and heavy
engineering, automotive, healthcare and construction.
Components are manufactured in a range of materials
including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium,
brass, phosphor bronze, nylon and derlin on CNC turning
centres, single and multi spindle sequence and CAM
automatic lathes.
KMC Engineering manufactures and supplies
equipment for the quarrying and recycling sectors.
Equipment includes conveyors, screens, specialist
washing plant and structural fabrications. This
equipment is exported all over the world, largely
to Great Britain, the United States of America and
Australia.
Contact: Noel McHale
Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killala, Co. Mayo
T: +353 (0) 96 32255 F: +353 (0) 96 32306
W: www.killala-precision.com
Academic Partner
The North West Institute of Further and Higher
Education provides a wide range of courses in the
field of engineering, computing, information and
communication technology, science, construction
and the built environment. The Institute is committed to
working with and assisting industry.
Contact: Mr Kieron Lavery
Strand Road, L’Derry BT48 7AL
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6334 F: +44 (0) 28 7126 0520
FUSION PROJECT
To improve existing processes through innovation and
the implementation of lean manufacturing strategies.
To introduce additional added value activities and to
increase the company’s penetration of niche markets
including medical devices and aerospace.
Contact: Mr Darragh Cullen
28 Farlough Road, Newmills,
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone BT71 4DT
T: +44 (0) 28 8774 9049 F: +44 (0) 28 8774 9658
W: www.kmcengineering.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Contact: Mr Oliver McDonald
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0243 F: +353 (0) 42 932 8638
FUSION PROJECT
To implement and manage the conversion of KMC
to all aspects of lean manufacturing.
Graduate: Mark Doras
Start: 09 July 07 End: 08 April 09
Graduate: Christian Jenne
Start: 01 October 2007 End: 10 November 2008
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Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin
Limavady Gear Company Ltd is a precision engineering
company with a separate department for gear cutting.
They are currently servicing all types of industry
including quarrying, printing, food processing and
marine.
Contact: Mr Richard Hogg
99 Dowland Road, Limavady BT49 0HR
T: +44 (0) 28 7772 2618 F: +44 (0) 28 7772 2197
E: [email protected] W: www.limgear.com
Academic Partner
Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin, plays a key
role in the economic and social development
of south county Dublin. The institute offers
internationally recognised courses both on a
full and part-time basis. In 2006 ITT Dublin was
awarded delegated authority up to level 9 taught
Masters. The School of Engineering contains two
departments, Department. of Mechanical Engineering
and Department of Electronic Engineering. The
Department of Mechanical Engineering offers undergraduate professionally accredited courses ranging
from Higher Certificate Technician, B. Eng Ordinary,
B. Eng Honours Degree programmes and Masters
by research.
Contact: Mr James Dwan
Tallaght, Dublin 24
T: +353 (0) 1404 2847 F: +353 (0) 1404 2504
E: [email protected] W: www.ittdublin.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To research the alternative types of heat treatment
available and identify materials best suited for each
process/application.
Graduate: Graham Young
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Manitowoc Beverage Systems
Since 1972 Manitowoc Beverage Systems has built
an excellent reputation developing precision engineered
innovative draught beer dispense products of the
highest quality for it’s brewery and retail customers.
Our purpose is to provide unique added value
dispense solutions to our local and global customers
by delivering high quality innovative products with
design integrity.
Contact: Mr Simon Miller
Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8SE
T: +44 (0) 121 501 2566 F: +44 (0) 121 550 0873
E: [email protected] W: www.TRUpour.com
(previously based in Longford)
Academic Partner
The NI Technology Centre operates an effective
product, process and development centre for local/
small enterprises and also provides a centre for good
practice in CAD/CAM technology. The Foresight
process and product development projects and
improving relationships with local companies.
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To establish and co-ordinate a ‘Design for Manufacture
Team’, to introduce a structured approach to accelerate
the new product development and product improvement
processes for the company’s three product platforms,
FOBs, FONTs and TAPs.
Graduate: Paul Hanniffy
Start: 01 September 2005 End: 31 August 2007
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Patterson Protective Coatings Ltd
Department of Engineering
Mann Engineering Ltd has three areas of business
- shopping trolley repair for retailers based around
collection, repair and return of trolleys to large retailers;
fabrication of material handling equipment - involves the
manufacture of standardised products e.g. hand trucks,
trolleys and cages etc, also non-standard products to
customer requirements; and turning/machining - involves
manufacture of low to medium precision turned and
machined parts on CNC machines.
Patterson Protective Coatings Ltd provides protective
coating solutions for the encapsulation of hazardous
cementations building structures. These solutions are
recognised by health and safety authorities.
Contact: Rolf Fuhrmann
Horsewood, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford
T: +353 (0) 5138 8159 E: [email protected]
W: www.mannengineering.ie
Academic Partner
Contact: Wesley McKnight
W: www.ulster.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
Streamline the manufacturing activities, improve
customer service and establish the manufacturing
capability to supply high value-added components into
the medical device sector.
Graduate: Dermot O’Connor
Start: 03 May 2005 End: 28 September 2006
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Contact: Mr Alvin Patterson
347b Albertbridge Road, Belfast BT5 4PY
T: +44 (0) 28 9073 1333 F: +44 (0) 28 9046 6569
E: [email protected] W: www.ppcoating.co.uk
Academic Partner
Athlone Institute of Technology is a Government
Higher Education Institution that offers internationally
recognised under-graduate and post-graduate degree
programmes in the fields of Business, Accounting,
Information Technology, Humanities, Hospitality and
Tourism Studies, Engineering and Science. Graduates
from these disciplines have been very successful in
progressing to further studies and obtaining relevant
employment. Researchers at the Institute have
established an international reputation in the areas of
Product Design and Manufacture, Time Compression
Technologies, Software for M-Commerce, Polymer
Engineering, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science,
and Cell and Molecular Toxicology.
Contact: Mr Keith Vaugh
T: +353 (0) 90 244 2539 F: +353 (0) 90 642 4493
FUSION PROJECT
Design & develop a cleaning mechanism for the
preparation of roofing structures which conforms
to existing & proposed legalisation for dealing with
hazardous cementations fibre roofing.
Graduate: Cameron Stewart
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Redbay Boats Ltd
QUESTOR Centre
Letterkenny Institute of Technology,
Pressure Hydraulics Ltd is a hydraulics and systems
company with expertise in design, manufacture, repair,
service, installation, commissioning and training and
has developed special expertise in the application of
hydraulic tools for jacking, lifting, moving, torquing,
tensioning and stressing, with particular application in
the mobile and construction industry.
Redbay Boats Ltd are a design manufacturer and
seller of RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats) style boats that are
used widely inshore and offshore for pleasure craft, for
commercial passenger operations and for various search
and rescue applications. The company supplies a range
of craft from 6 metres up to 15 metres.
Contact: Mr Robin Connolly
Unit 1-3, O’Brien Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow
T: +353 (0) 59 914 3601 F: +353 (0) 59 914 3731
W: www.pressure-hydraulics.com
Academic Partner
The QUESTOR Centre is an industry-university
research co-operative centre and carries out an
environmental research programme on behalf of 22
industrial members. The majority of members are
large companies based in Great Britain and Ireland.
However, as part of a commitment to local industry
the centre has set up a technology transfer unit. (The
Applied Technology Unit) to work closely with SME’s.
Contact: Dr Elaine Groom
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 5577 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 1462
FUSION PROJECT
To develop added value environmental filtration
solutions, initially for the pharma-chemical and
machining industries.
Graduate: Stephen Douglas
Start: 09 October 2006 End: 15 August 2008
Contact: Mr Tom McLaughlin
Coast Road, Cushendall, Co. Antrim BT44 0TE
T: +44 (0) 28 2177 1331 F: +44 (0) 28 2177 1474
E: [email protected] W: www.redbayboats.com
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology was founded
in 1971. It plays an active role in stimulating economic
activities and strengthening existing enterprises in
the region through the development of consultancy,
research and training services.
The School of Engineering facilitates and encourages
involvement by its staff in research and development
work. The research and development work adds to the
standard of educational training given to the students
and has an important role in staff development and
life-long learning.
Contact: Mr David Kavanagh
Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
T: +353 (0) 87 780 5733 F: +353 (0) 74 918 6400
FUSION PROJECT
To produce the preliminary design of a GRP hull for a
new 15m vessel and implement a quality
management system.
Graduate: Stephen Gordon
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The REL Group combines proven expertise and
experience in refrigeration, food service systems, food
service equipment deployment and air conditioning
technologies. Clients can enjoy the freedom to choose
a single service or an integrated suite of solutions.
Roche Manufacturing Ltd are manufacturers of
concrete processing equipment as well as a range
of other products. Specific products are; Concrete
Cutter, Pre-Concrete bed cleaners, Pole Erectors
and Rotowiper.
Contact: Mrs Karen McDonald
Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny, Ireland
T: +353 (0) 56 772 1310 F: +353 (0) 56 776 5046
E: [email protected] W: www.rel.ie
Contact: Mr Jimmy Roche
Barnswell Grove, Mountbellew, Co. Galway
T: +353 (0) 90 962 3910 F: +353 (0) 90 962 3912
E: [email protected] W: www.roco.ie
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Contact: Professor Robin Clarke
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6271 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6356
Implementation of a 3D Visualisation system for
the design of delicatessen outlets and professional
kitchens including their lighting, energy efficiency
and sustainability.
Graduate: James Roche
Start: 24 September 2007 End: 23 March 2007
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and the built environment. The Institute is committed
to working with and assisting industry. They are also
committed to pursuing excellence in the provision of
relevant courses geared to the current and projected
needs of industry.
W: www.nwrc.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To introduce a computer aided design department
to facilitate new product design and development
and support CAD/CAM in production, and introduce
a concurrent engineering approach to New
Product Development.
Graduate: Doru-Ioan Boblea
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Rockall Marine Ltd
Rockall Marine Ltd supplies shore based support
for the major exploration companies involved in the
Irish offshore oil and gas development. Particular
emphasis is currently being devoted to the large scale
activities which have just commenced off the north
west coast of Ireland. Supplies range from engineering
solutions, transport and logistics, handling, storage and
maintenance of large, high value sub-sea components.
Royal Masterpeace’s Ltd core business is
manufacturing and selling a comprehensive range
of patient comfort chairs and aids, patient handling
equipment, hoists and transfer trolleys and associated
furniture to the health care sector. Our core product
ranges are electric, variable height, four section
profiling nursing/home care and hospital beds.
Additional to these products Royal Masterpeace also
have a number of key agencies, with products that are
very complementary to our core product range, mainly in
the mattresses and seat pressure care areas.
Contact: Mr Bill Jones
Rockall House, Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co. Donegal
T: +353 (0) 74 973 1000 F: +353 (0) 74 974 1101
E: [email protected] W: www.rockallmarine.com
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and the built environment. The Institute is committed to
working with and assisting industry. They are also
needs of industry.
Contact: Mr Patsy McHugh
North West Regional College,
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6196 F: +44 (0) 28 7126 0520
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and implement a Health & Safety
Management System and work towards
achieving the OHSAS 18001 accreditation.
Graduate: Myles Tynan
Start: 06 March 2006 End: 27 April 2007
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Contact: Mr Peter Farrelly
Beechmount Industrial Estate, Navan, Co. Meath
T: +353 (0) 46 902 9499 F: +353 (0) 4690 23631
W: www.royalmasterpeace.ie
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and the built environment. The Institute is committed
to working with and assisting industry. They are also
needs of industry.
Contact: Mrs Nuala McAreavey
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6341 F: +44 (0) 28 7126 0520
FUSION PROJECT
To implement a new structured CAD based design
capability in the company incorporating quality
management system and new product development.
Graduate: Paul Woods
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Securi-Cabin Ltd
Teemore Engineering Ltd
School of Construction Engineering and Science (CES)
Securi-Cabin Ltd is part of the Gibney Group (Moylagh)
Ltd, who have been in engineering and manufacturing
for over 30 years. Over this time Securi-Cabin have
built up a vast amount of expertise in designing and
producing steel fabricated products. This expertise
has been used in developing a wide range of products
giving customers more choice, superior quality
products, value for money along with a high level of
customer care.
Teemore Engineering Ltd manufactures and supplies
light engineering products for animal husbandry and
handling, cubicles for cows, calves and mattresses for
cows. The company designs, manufactures and erects
farm buildings and supplies a range of quality products
from France.
Contact: Mr Felix Reilly
Moylagh, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
T: +353 (0) 49 854 1228 F: +353 (0) 49 854 1429
E: [email protected] W: www.securicabin.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Construction Engineering and Science
(CES) within NWRC has a wide range of academic
and vocational courses from First Certificate through
to Foundation Degree in areas such as Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Construction, Architecture and Medical Science.
The school actively engages with industry, providing
practical solutions and partnering in projects including
working on Knowledge Transfer. The school is a
partner in the EPI Center, a technology centre based
across 3 academic institutions within the North West
Region.
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6334 F: +44 (0) 28 7126 0520
E: [email protected] W: www.nwrc.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
To develop and implement a structured New Product
Development process including 3D CAD capability and
to introduce Lean Manufacturing techniques.
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Contact: Mr Victor Wilson
Knockraven, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
T: +44 (0) 28 6774 8377 F: +44 (0) 28 6774 8978
W: www.teemoreengineering.com
Academic Partner
Letterkenny Institute of Technology was founded
in 1971. It plays an active role in stimulating economic
The School of Engineering facilitates and encourages
involvement by its staff in research and development
work. The research and development work add to the
standard of educational training given to the students
and has an important role in staff development and
life-long learning.
Contact: Mr Hugh Carron
Port Road, Letterkenny
W: www.lyit.ie
FUSION PROJECT
Design a new range of garden furniture, formalise the
design and certification of farm buildings, introduce an
inventory control system and design and implement an
improved production layout.
Graduate: John McLaughlin
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Orica Blast & Quarry Surveys Ltd
Department of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Blast and Quarry Surveys, Explosives Engineering
Department provides the minerals industry with technical
services including face profiling, blast design, shotfiring,
drilling, vibration monitoring, quarry surveys and
volumetric surveys. The Survey Department provides a
full land surveys service, covering topographic survey of
greenfield, residential, commercial and industrial property
and hydrographic survey of harbours, marinas, ports and
inshore coastal areas.
Contact: Roy Wallace
215 Lisburn Enterprise Centre, Ballinderry Road,
Lisburn, Co. Antrim BT28 2BP
T: +44 (0) 28 9260 4444 F: +44 (0) 28 9260 5558
E: [email protected] W: www.blastquarry.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Contact: Ms Catherine McCloskey
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0275 F: +353 (0) 42 932 8638
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SNC Engineering
SNC Engineering specialise in mechanical and electrical
services engineering design for commercial, residential,
leisure, ecclesiastical and hotel projects. It is considered
appropriate to expand the IT systems of the company
to improve its business efficiency. Currently, a time
sheets application, for time and costs management for
professionals, is just ready for marketing.
Contact: Mr Sean Costelloe
D5 Centrepoint, Oak Road, Dublin 12
T: +353 (0) 1419 0528 F: +353 (0) 1419 0668
W: www.sncengineering.com
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activities etc.
Contact: Mr Pat Sweeney
16G17 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6528 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6859
FUSION PROJECT
The purpose of the project is to create and implement
a quality system for BQS’s Engineering and Surveying
Departments and to achieve ISO9001:2008 Accreditation.
To develop demonstration software applications for
potential and existing clients and give appropriate
guidance.
FUSION PROJECT
Graduate: Niall Owens
Start: 01 May 2008 End: 30 April 2009
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AN Irwin & Sons Ltd
Aine’s Chocolates
College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise
(CAFRE), Loughry Campus
AN Irwin & Sons Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier
of specialist feeds for horses and other animals,
generally cattle and sheep. Its strategy is to continue
to develop its relatively new range of specialised horse
feeds so that the company can further penetrate
the competitive, but primarily more technical, show
jumping, performance and leisure markets for
equine foods.
Aine’s Chocolates is a producer/retailer/wholesaler of
award winning hand made Irish Chocolates and sugarfree chocolates, selling products through retail outlets,
local markets and hotels.
Contact: Kenneth Irwin
Stilloga Mills, Eglish, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone BT70 1LF
W: www.bluegrasshorsefeed.com
Academic Partner
Letterkenny Institute of Technology plays an
active role in stimulating economic activities
and strengthening existing enterprises in the region
through the development of consultancy, research and
training services. The School of Engineering facilitates
and encourages involvement by its staff in research
and development work, which has an important role in
staff development and life-long learning.
Contact: Mrs Ann Rudden
Stradone Village, Co. Cavan Ireland
T: +353 (0) 49 432 3744 F: +353 (0) 49 432 3745
E: [email protected] W: www.chocolates.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise
(CAFRE), Loughry campus is the centre of excellence for
food technology and has lead responsibility for people
development and technology transfer programmes in
the food processing and supply industry. It provides
key expertise in food manufacture, safety, packaging,
marketing, innovation and waste minimisation.
Contact: Dr Rosemary McKee
Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 9AA
T: +44 (0) 28 8786 8163 F: +44 (0) 28 8786 1043
E: [email protected] W: www.cafre.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
Contact: Hugh Carron
W: www.lyit.ie
To develop and implement a new product development
strategy and the ancillary management systems to
support the manufacture of the products within the
anticipated markets.
FUSION PROJECT
Graduate: Derville McDonnell
Start: 21 January 2008 End: 27 February 2009
To identify and document different cost centres in the
production facility, to reduce costs in each area, cut
waste and increase efficiency and also to obtain an
up-to-date continuous total costing for every product.
Graduate: John McAleenan
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Augher Co-Op
School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
St Angela’s College,
St Angela’s Food Centre
AllinAll Ingredients Ltd is a manufacturer of cures,
seasoning, dry sauce blends, coating systems, glazes
and marinades and functional blends for the food
industry.
Augher Co-op collects approximately 10 million gallons
of milk in its catchment area. The milk is predominantly
processed into cheese for the retail and catering sectors.
Some contract processing is also carried out. The
Northern Ireland market is the predominant market for
its produce. New product development will address
the continual changing demands of the modern day
consumer and help enhance the co-ops ability to
increase market share in this growing market.
Contact: Mr Daniel Hickey
33 Lavery Avenue, Parkwest, Nangor Road, Dublin 12
T: +353 (0) 1626 3957 F: +353 (0) 1626 6052
E: [email protected] W: www.allinall.ie
Academic Partner
The new School of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering provides an opportunity to develop
research and educational programmes across
the interface between two disciplines that are
traditionally viewed as separate and distinct.
The primary objective of the school is to develop
ground-breaking research at the interfaces between
chemistry, chemical engineering and allied disciplines.
Contact: Prof Ronnie Magee
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4255 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4011
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a validated predictive model for the
homogeneity of dry blend mixes to enable the
company to guarantee consistent product quality and
to enter new more sophisticated markets.
Graduate: Dermot Twomey
Start: 14 March 2006 End: 13 March 2008
Contact: Mr Jim Finlay Augher Co-op, 9 Crossowen Road, Augher,
Co. Tyrone BT77 0BA
T: +44 (0) 28 8554 8214 F: +44 (0) 28 8554 8651
ACADEMIC PARTNER
St Angela’s Food Centre is committed to delivering
streams of innovative and cost competitive product
offerings on a contract basis for its clients. It provides
short training courses for food industry staff in the
areas of food quality, food safety, food preservation,
food technology, HACCP, food labelling and new
product development. Design and information services
are used for new food products, including concept and
market testing.
Contact: Michael Hosey
Lough Gill, Sligo
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734 F: +353 (0) 71 915 0741
W: www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie
FUSION PROJECT
Implementing a new product development working
template/ethos into the company combined with the
implementation of a lean manufacturing system, waste
minimisation/control and the investigation of alternative
sources of energy.
Graduate: Joanna O’Donnell
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Clonarn Clover Ltd
Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health
Carleton Cake Company Ltd is a family business
that has been built from scratch. The company are
manufacturers of biscuits, tray bakes, swiss rolls etc for
supply to the retail and food service markets across
the island. Mr Carleton wants to grow the business in
terms of turnover but recognises the need to maintain
quality and increase margins at the same time.
Clonarn Clover Ltd is a dedicated producer and packer
of free range eggs serving the Irish Market. Around this
core business, the company has developed an egg
enriched with omega 3 fatty acids, which is now being
successfully marketed in Ireland as the “Mega Egg”.
Contact: Mr Wilfred Carleton
Unit 3 Industrial Estate, Cavan Road, Cootehill, Co. Cavan
T: +353 (0) 49 555 2003 F: +353 (0) 49 555 2070
W: www.carletoncakes.com
Academic Partner
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
(CAFRE) is an integral part of the Northern Ireland
Department of Agricultural and Rural Development.
Loughry Campus is the College’s Centre of Excellence
for food technology and has lead responsibility
for people development and technology transfer
programmes in the food processing and supply
industry. It provides key expertise in food manufacture,
safety, packaging, innovation and waste minimisation.
Contact: Ms Fiona Ferguson
Cookstown, Co. Tyrone BT80 9AA
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 8148 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 1043
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and implement a quality management
system, reduce waste and identify new product
development opportunities.
Graduate: Dawn Spears
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Contact: Roberto Macias
Mullagh, Kells, Co. Meath
T: +353 (0) 46 924 2234 F: +353 (0) 46 924 2402
E: [email protected] / [email protected]
W: www.clonarnclover.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Human nutrition research at the University of Ulster
is centred in the Northern Ireland Centre for Food
& Health (NICHE), a centre of excellence set up
with EU structural funds in 1996 to provide greater
understanding of diet-related health issues and support
industry in the development of new food products.
NICHE has 21 academic, 9 research and 6 support
staff, as well as 23 postgraduate research students.
Contact: Mr Peter Mitchell
Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 3072 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 4965
The FUSION Project will involve the development
and commercialisation of a range of value added
products, based on surplus, waste-on-farm and outof-specification (typically very large) free range eggs.
Graduate: Roberto Macias
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Crossgar Meats
Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health
St. Angela’s College,
St. Angela’s Food Centre
Coolmore Fresh Foods Ltd which began as a
farmhouse bakery producing cakes has developed into
a manufacturer of one of the most popular range of luxury
cakes and muffins in Ireland. In keeping with products
marketed under the Fuchsia Brand, Coolmore Fresh
Foods is committed to high operations (HACCP and
EFSIS) and service standards.
Crossgar Meats is a small manufacturing and
wholesaling business located in Downpatrick.
Contact: Mr Shea O’Dwyer
Lauragh Industrial Estate, Bandon, Co. Cork
T: +353 (0) 23 884 4546 F: +353 (0) 23 884 4228
W: www.coolmorefoods.com
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Academic Partner
The Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health
(NICHE) is one of the top nutrition research units in
Europe with the highest grading (5*) in the
UK Research Assessment Exercise. NICHE’s
multidisciplinary team includes microbiologists,
food scientists and food technologists as well as
nutritionists. NICHE provides support and advice for the
development of new food and drink products.
Contact: Dr Gerry O’Brien
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 4156 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 3023
FUSION PROJECT
The process from concept development through to the
launch of a range of convenient chilled and frozen high
quality desserts and muffins with enhanced nutritional
specifications.
Graduate: Edward Keyes
Contact: Mr Conor Bell
2 Down Business Park, 46 Belfast Road, Downpatrick
T: +44 (0) 28 4461 1400 F: +44 (0) 28 4461 1344
E: [email protected] W: www.crossgar.ie
St. Angela’s Food Centre responds to the needs
of food businesses in the Northwest of Ireland. The
Food Centre comprises of a product development test
kitchen and a sensory analysis laboratory.
The Centre has a core of fulltime staff while also
utilising the expertise of academics within the college.
It provides short training courses for food industry
staff in the areas of food quality, food safety, food
preservation, food technology, HACCP,
food labelling and new product development. Design
and information services are used for
new food products, including concept and
market testing. The centre also offers recipe
development services and prototype testing
of new and existing food products.
Contact: Mr Michael Hosey
Lough Gill, Co. Sligo
T: +353 (0) 237 1915 0734 F: +353 (0) 237 1915 0741
FUSION PROJECT
Enhance technical capability including new product
development and process improvements, incorporating
new packaging technologies, food safety and quality
management.
Graduate: Hazel Meridith
Start: 10 October 2005 End: 11 May 2007
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CyberColloids Ltd
Fastnet Mussels Ltd
Northern Ireland Centre for Food & Health
CyberColloids Ltd is a Cork based company
devoted to bringing innovation to the hydrocolloids
industry. The company offers contract research to
business development services to a wide range of
companies around the world and are now seen as
the No.1 independent global centre of excellence for
hydrocolloids and food gums in particular.
Fastnet Mussels Ltd is a shellfish farming, processing
and marketing company specialising in high quality
chilled and frozen shellfish products.
Contact: Mr Ross Campbell
Site 13, Unit 4A, Carrigaline Industrial Park,
Carrigaline, Co. Cork
T: +353 (0) 23 21 437 5773 E: [email protected]
W: www.cybercolloids.net
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(NICHE) is a multidisciplinary research team which has
been top-rated (5*) in the last two UK Universities
Research Assessment Exercises. NICHE conducts
fundamental research into the complex relationship
between nutrition and health status and provides
scientific support to the food industry for the
development and testing of new food products. NICHE
is located in the state-of-the-art Centre for Molecular
Biosciences, which houses a 10-bedroom, human
intervention studies unit for carrying out nutritional trials
on human volunteers.
Contact: Dr Chris Gill
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 3181 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 3023
Contact: Mr David O’Neill
Gearhies, Bantry, Co. Cork
T: +353 (0) 2761276 F: +353 (0) 276 1264
E: [email protected] W: www.fastnetmussels.com
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activities etc.
Room 5FO6, Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8551 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8580
FUSION PROJECT
To minimise waste in the production process, improve
yield by developing new products from waste and
developing new high added value products.
Graduate: Bart Ustjanowski
Start: 03 July 2008 End: 02 August 2009
FUSION PROJECT
The development of a functional foods capability based
on seaweeds within the company.
Graduate: Sarah Hotchkiss
Start: 01 April 2007 End: 31 March 2008
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Faughan Foods Ltd
Foyle PAC Ltd
St. Angela’s Food Centre,
Faughan Foods Ltd in conjunction with its sister
company Hogan’s Farm rear turkeys and produce a
range of hand crafted cooked turkey products for the
retail and food service markets. The Fusion project will
enable the company to develop and market a range of
artisan and functional food/healthy alternative products
to those currently on the market to position itself as a
supplier of niche products.
Foyle PAC Ltd is a small company established in the
1960’s. The company is a primary producer
of fresh vegetables who sells directly and distributes
both fresh and prepared vegetables to the Northern
Ireland and Ireland markets.
Contact: Mr Fintan Hogan
Faughan Foods (Bia Faughan Teo),
Rathcairn, Athboy, Co. Meath
T: +353 (0) 46 924 0273 F: +353 (0) 46 924 1801
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Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Contact: Sean Cooke
355 Seacoast Road, Bellarena, Limavady,
Co. L’Derry BT49 0LD
W: www.foylepac.co.uk
Academic Partner
St. Angela’s Food Centre is committed to delivering
streams of innovative and cost-competitive product
short training courses for food industry staff in the areas
of food quality, food safety, food preservation, food
technology, HACCP, food labelling and new product
development. Design and information services are used
for new food products, including concept and market
testing. The Centre also offers recipe development
services and prototype testing of new and existing
food products.
Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone BT80 9AA
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 8148 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 1043
Contact: Mai Mitchell/Clodagh Fitzgerald
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734
FUSION PROJECT
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and embed new product
development capability.
The aim of the project is to develop and implement
systems for Food Safety & Quality Management
& Technical Development.
Graduate: Regina Donoghue
Start: 25 June 2007 End: 23 Jan 2009
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Start: 28 February 2005 End: 14 July 2006
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Good4U Food and Drink Co. Ltd
Dublin Institute of Technology,
Food Product Development Centre
Good4U Food and Drink Co. Ltd is a health food
manufacturing company providing a solution to the
retail and food service sectors through the provision
of functional foods with beneficial health effects. Core
areas of specialisation lie in offering products and
solutions which suit emerging trends in the Health
Food Sector.
Greenfields Foods Ltd principal activity is
the production, packaging and sale of organic
and free range eggs. They also distribute and
merchandise egg products. The company has a
determined aim of increasing its revenue by the design
and sale of new products. They are also driving to
reduce costs through improving their stock control and
reducing waste.
Contact: Mrs Bernadette Butler
Unit 7 FBIC, 45 Tullywiggan Road, Cookstown BT80 8SG
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 6287 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 9622
E: [email protected] W: www.good4u.co.uk
Academic Partner
The DIT’s Food Product Development Centre is a
leading provider of training and consulting to the Irish
Food Industry. With its unique combination of technical
and culinary expertise the Centre has worked with
the Irish retail, food service and food manufacturing
sectors in the research and development of a range of
innovative food products in all market sectors.
Contact: Ms Fiona Walsh
Cathal Brugha St, Dublin 1
T: +353 (0) 1814 6084 F: +353 (0) 1874 8572
E: [email protected] W: www.dit.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To develop new products based on the attitudes and
perceptions of school children to healthy, novel and
functional foods.
Graduate: Michelle Butler
Contact: Mr John Mohan
Mullindava, Smithboro, Co. Monaghan
T: +353 (0) 475 7014 F: +353 (0) 475 7335
E: [email protected] W: www.greenfieldfoods.ie
Academic Partner
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 8148 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 1043
FUSION PROJECT
The development and implementation of a stock
control strategy, a waste minimisation strategy
and a new product development strategy in
the egg pack house.
Graduate: Fergus Devlin
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Island Salads Ltd
IGWT Poultry Services Ltd principal activity is
the contract slaughter of turkeys and hens and
the subsequent supply of a range of products to
processors and the catering industry. The nature of
the business is such that there is a substantial waste
stream produced. The costs associated with the
treatment and disposal of waste has a substantial
impact on the margin associated with the business.
Island Salads Ltd facilitates the production of
over 50 different product lines, ranging from salad
selection and sandwich fillers to a range of desserts.
The company wholesales their products to
retail outlets mainly in Northern Ireland and
the border counties.
Contact: Mr Raymond McCaughey
Drumgannis, Broomfield, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan
T: +353 (0) 42 974 3902 F: +353 (0) 42 974 3878
E: [email protected] W: www.igwt.ie
Contact: Mr Patrick Maguire
4B Moytown Road, Aghagallon, Lurgan BT67 0BA
T: +44 (0) 28 9265 1638 F: +44 (0) 28 9265 2145
E: [email protected] W: www.islandsalads.co.uk
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testing. The centre also offers recipe development
services and prototype testing of new and existing
food products.
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 8148 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 1043
W: www.cafre.ac.uk
Lough Gill, Sligo
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734 F: +353 (0) 71 915 0741
FUSION PROJECT
FUSION PROJECT
Academic Partner
Development and implementation of a waste
management strategy.
Graduate: Deirdre Tuohy
Start: 06 July 2005 End: 01June 2007
To develop a new product development strategy and
policy within the company while also focusing on
lean manufacturing techniques and improving and
upgrading of Quality Management Systems.
Graduate: Seamus Green
Start: 08 January 2007 End: 05 September 2008
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Kitchen Bakes
St Angela’s College,
St Angela’s Food Centre
Kilbeg Dairy Delights is a small family run farmhouse
diary producer in Kells Co. Meath. They manufacture
Probiotic Soft Cheese, Mascarpone Cheese, Quark
Cheese, Greek Style Yogurt, Sour Cream, Crème
Fraiche, Cheesecakes, Muesili Yogurt Pots, Buttermilk,
Yogurt Fruit Drinks and Natural Yogurt.
Kitchen Bakes is predominantly involved in the sweet
and savoury bakery business, manufacturing a range
of speciality bake products predominantly for the retail
market in Northern Ireland.
Contact: Mrs Jane Cassidy
Horath, Carlanstown, Kells, Co. Meath
T: +353 (0) 46 924 4687 F: +353 (0) 46 924 4867
W: www.kilbegdairydelights.ie
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(CAFRE), Loughry campus is the centre of excellence
safety, packaging, marketing, innovation and waste
minimisation.
Contact: Mr Gary Andrews
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 8270 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 1043
E: [email protected] W: www.cafre.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
To develop new speciality dairy products, implement
quality systems and apply & embed principles of lean
manufacturing & process optimisation.
Graduate: Clare Dalton Start: 20 April 2009 End: 19 December 2010
Contact: Mr Dean McCullough
Unit 1-5, Mahon Industrial Estate, Portadown,
Co. Armagh BT62 3EH
T: +44 (0) 28 3835 0262 F: +44 (0) 28 3835 0262
E: [email protected] W: www.kitchenbakes.co.uk
ACADEMIC PARTNER
St Angela’s Food Centre is committed to delivering
short training courses for food industry staff in the
areas of food quality, food safety, food preservation,
food technology, HACCP, food labelling and new
product development. Design and information services
are used for new food products, including concept
and market testing. The centre also offers recipe
development services and prototype testing.
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734 F: +353 (0) 71 915 0741
FUSION PROJECT
This project will involve upgrading the Quality
Management System, implementing a new product
development working template/ethos into the company
coupled with streamlining operations to industry
best practice, waste minimisation/control and the
investigation of new functional bakery products.
Graduate: Suzanne Robinson
Start: 04 February 2008 End: 03 August 2009
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Milgro Ltd
Milgro Ltd’s product range consists of onions, shallots
and garlic which are grown on the farm and packed by
the company for the retail market. All product lines are
currently packed only for supermarkets’ own brand and
distributed primarily throughout Northern Ireland with
some exports to Republic of Ireland.
Millar Savoury Food Ltd’s product range is extensive,
covering a wide range of chilled, ready to use
convenience foods for retail and also frozen products
for food service. The company manufactures and
distributes its range primarily throughout Northern
Ireland with some exports to the Republic of Ireland.
Contact: Mr Gerald Miller & Ms Irene Millar
82 Carrowclare Road, Limavady BT49 9EB
T: +44 (0) 28 7776 4576 F: +44 (0) 28 7776 9576
Contact: Mr Hazlett Millar
17a, Airfield Road, Eglinton, Co. L’Derry
T: +44 (0) 28 7181 0600 F: +44 (0) 28 7181 2218
W: www.millarsavouryfoods.com
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testing.
Academic Partner
testing.
Contact: Ms Shelley Kennedy
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734 F: +353 (0) 71 915 0741
Contact: Ms Shelley Kennedy
Lough Gill, Co.Sligo
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734 F: +353 (0) 71 915 0741
FUSION PROJECT
FUSION PROJECT
Review, upgrade and implementation of food safety
management systems and maintain accreditation
under the British Retail Consortium standard.
Process evaluation and technical development of
existing processes.
To upgrade and implement a HACCP system, work
on the development of a quality system and apply
for accreditation under the BRC standard. Process
evaluation and technical development
of new products and existing processes.
Graduate: Charlene Gill
Start: 01 August 2007 End: 31 March 2009
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O’Donohue’s Bakery Ltd produces over 30 yeast bread
and soda bread products including wrapped and hot
(unwrapped) bread. The bakery supplies the multiples,
convenience stores, shops and agents in the Midlands.
The distribution network stretches from Offaly to
Westmeath, Laois, Kildare and Cavan.
The company, trading as The Crumb Factory,
started off as a fresh breadcrumb supplier to the Irish
Multiples. It soon diversified to produce stuffing’s and
toppings, and has increased its portfolio with dessert
puddings, tarts, crepes, gravies and speciality garlic
breads. Mr. Crumb is the No.1 stuffing category brand
in both retail and food processing markets.
Contact: Mr Cathal O’Donohue
Kilcruttin Centre, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
T: +353 (0) 57 932 1411 F: +353 (0) 057 932 1038
or [email protected]
W: www.odonohuesbakery.ie
Academic Partner
The North West Institute’s Department of Technology are
committed to working with and assisting industry. They
are also committed to pursuing excellence
in the provision of relevant courses geared to
the current projected needs of industry.
Contact: Mrs Joanne Sweeney
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6445
W: www.nwrc.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
Design and implement a management information
system to identify and analyse costings, IT and
KPI data in order to provide accurate financial
information to management.
Graduate: Patricia Cooper/Martin Minnock
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Contact: Mr Bernard Coyle
Finea, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
T: +353 (0) 668 1148 F: +353 (0) 668 1348
E: [email protected] W: www.mrcrumb.ie
Academic Partner
(NICHE) is a multidisciplinary research team which
has been top-rated (5*) in the last two UK Universities
development and testing of new food products. NICHE
is located in the state-of-the-art Centre for Molecular
Biosciences, which houses a 10-bedroom, human
intervention.
Contact: Prof. Peter Mitchell
Room W206, Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 3072 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 3023
FUSION PROJECT
To create and develop a specific range of kids healthy
eating formed products (very high hidden vegetable
content) from concept through to launch.
Graduate: Joanna Beirne
Start: 05 September 2005 End: 04 December 2006
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Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd
NI Centre for Food & Health
Shannon Minerals Ltd is an Irish family owned
business which exports over 70 per cent of its output
to 16 countries on 3 continents. It manufactures and
packages functional, flavoured and spring waters, soft
drinks and an oral hygiene product for own label and
private label customers.
Sheridan’s is a producer/wholesaler/retailer of Irish and
European artisan cheeses and speciality foods, selling
products through its retail outlets, local markets and to
restaurants
Contact: Mr Brendan O’Mara
Upper Clare Street, Limerick, Co. Limerick
T: +353 (0) 6141 8068 F: +353 (0) 6141 8179
W: www.shannonminerals.com
Academic Partner
(NICHE) is a multidisciplinary research team which
has been top-rated (5*) in the last two UK Universities
development and testing of new food and drink
products. NICHE is located in the state-of-the-art
Centre for Molecular Biosciences, which houses a
10-bedroom, human intervention studies unit for
carrying out nutritional trials on human volunteers.
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 3072 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 3023
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and implement a Health & Safety
Management System and work towards achieving the
OHSAS 18001 accreditation.
Graduate: Sean McNamara
Start: 06 March 2006 End: 08 January 2007
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Contact: Seamus Sheridan
14-16 Church Yard Street, Galway City, Co. Galway
T: +353 (0) 9156 4829 F: +353 (0) 9156 7507
E: [email protected] W: www.sheridanscheesemongers.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
(CAFRE), Loughry campus is the centre of excellence
safety, packaging, marketing, innovation and waste
minimisation.
Contact: Mrs Fiona Ferguson
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 8148 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 1043
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and embed food processing science
and technology, including the appropriate quality
management systems within the company’s food
supply chain, from raw materials to distribution
and retail.
Graduate: Eithne Seery
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Sillis Green Veg Ltd supplies prepared raw vegetables
for the food service sector.
Contact: Ms Aine O’Neill
Sillis, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan
T: +353 (0) 478 8189 F: +353 (0) 478 8913
E: [email protected] W: www.sillisprepveg.ie
Academic Partner
Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone BT80 9AA
T: +44 (0) 28 8676 8148 F: +44 (0) 28 8676 1043
W: www.cafre.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
New product development of vegetable products
and technology transfer from pilot scale to full scale
production, implementing and embedding quality
systems within the company.
Graduate: Edward Norris
Start: 02 April 2007 End: 28 January 2008
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Buchanan’s Quality Foods import and pack a wide
range of dried ambient products and snacks (cereals,
pulses, rice, dried fruit, nuts and pasta). They supply
to the UK supermarket multiples (Tesco, Sainsburys,
Asda) in Northern Ireland and to the wholesale, retail
and catering trades (Dunnes Stores, Musgraves,
Henderson Group, BWG group, Stonehouse group)
throughout Ireland.
Contact: Mr Jonathan McVeigh
3 Sloefield Drive, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
T: +44 (0) 28 9335 7810 F: +44 (0) 28 9336 8540
W: www.wgbuchanan.com
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development. Design and information services are
used for new food products, including concept and
market testing.
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734 F: +353 (0) 71 915 0741
FUSION PROJECT
The objective of this project is to design and implement
lean manufacturing, product development and food safety
& quality management systems.
Graduate: Damien Duffy
Start: 13 February 2006 End: 12 February 2008
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Clada Mineral Water Company Ltd
Bluestack Brewing Ltd is a small company involved in
the manufacture of soft drinks and distribution of soft
drinks and beer to the licensed trade and local shops
and supermarkets in the Donegal region.
Clada Mineral Water Company Ltd is a manufacturer
of carbonated soft drinks and has the production and
technical capabilities to manufacture national brands.
Additional investment will see the further expansion
for these capabilities but shall also necessitate the
recruitment of quality third level graduates to complete
the skill-set available internally.
Contact: Mr Edward McDaid
Castle Street, Ramelton, Co. Donegal
T: +353 (0) 74 912 2202 F: +353 (0) 74 912 2202
Academic Partner
(NICHE) is one of the top nutrition research units in
Europe with the highest grading (5*) in the
UK Research Assessment Exercise. NICHE’s
multidisciplinary team includes microbiologists,
food scientists and food technologists as well as
nutritionists. NICHE provides support and advice for
the development of new food and drink products.
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 3072 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 3023
W: www.ulster.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To set-up a craft brewery which will produce a range
of alcoholic products (stout, lager, ales, wheat beer)
that will be sold in the local area and expanded
market. The project will involve brewery equipment
installation and commissioning, process and product
development, raw material and packaging sourcing,
QC implementation and market development.
Graduate: Emma Bates
Start: 01 November 2005 End: 30 September 2007
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Contact: Mr Joseph Owens
Ballinfoile, Headford Road, Galway, Co. Galway
T: +353 (0) 9170 6602 F: +353 (0) 9177 0847
E: [email protected] W: www.clada.com
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placement in industry for students. Particular strengths lie
in computer aided engineering, engineering design
activities etc.
Room 5FO6, Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8551 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8580
FUSION PROJECT
The aim of this project is to introduce new product
development capability based on BS7000 and the
principles of concurrent engineering, to produce a new
range of soft drinks and to support promotion of these
drinks onto the market place.
Graduate: Nicholas Holmes
Start: 01 February 2007 End: 31 July 2008
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Rocwell Natural Mineral Water
Rocwell Natural Mineral Water was the first
water company in Northern Ireland to achieve ‘Natural
Mineral Water Status’. Rocwell supplies a range of both
still and sparkling products from 110ml airline cuplets up
to 19ltr office cooler bottles. Rocwell has won multiple
excellence awards from the British Bottlers Institute
for its products. Their customer base now includes:
hospitals, supermarkets, wholesalers, hotels, air lines,
restaurant, bars, universities and banks.
Breffni (Ireland) Ltd was founded by John Kenny who
was renowned for his skills as a cabinet maker and
furniture restorer. The company has expanded and
now employs a team of craftsmen with specialist skills
in cabinetry and architectural joinery. For growth to
continue the company must expand into the export
market.
Contact: Mr Brian Quinn
38 Limehill Road, Pomeroy, Co. Tyrone BT70 2RX
T: +44 (0) 28 8775 8306 F: +44 (0) 28 8775 9509
E: [email protected] W: www.rocwellwater.com
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streams of innovative and cost competitive product on
a contract basis. It provides training courses for food
industry staff in the areas of food quality, food safety,
food preservation, food technology, HACCP, food
labelling and new product development. Design and
information services are used for new food products,
including concept and market testing. The centre also
offers recipe development services and prototype testing
of new and existing food products.
T: +353 (0) 71 915 0734 F: +353 (0) 71 915 0741
FUSION PROJECT
Enhancement of current product range.
Contact: Mr John Kenny
Meiltron, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim
T: +353 (0) 49 433 9131 F: +353 (0) 49 433 9132
E: [email protected] W: www.breffni-ireland.com
Academic Partner
Room 5F06, Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8551 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8580
FUSION PROJECT
To design and manufacture a range of high
quality occasional furniture which can be marketed
through exclusive establishments such as Harrods
and Macey’s.
Graduate: Suzanne O’Toole
Start: 28 September 2005 End: 09 Sept 2006
Graduate: Ciaran McCartan
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Farrell Brothers Ltd
Hegarty’s Fitted Furniture
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Farrell Brothers Ltd. is a medium sized company
involved in the manufacture of high quality office
furniture mainly for the Irish & UK market. Customers
include large organisations such as OPW, Argos, Bank
of Ireland and Sun Life of Canada. The latest range
was released after 4 years in development. The
company plans to develop their own design office
which will progress concept ideas into production
ready products.
Hegarty’s Fitted Furniture supplies contract furniture to
education boards (schools), health boards (hospitals),
reception counters and domestic kitchen and
bedroom furniture.
Contact: Mr Paul Farrell
John Street, Ardee, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 41 685 3418 F: +353 (0) 41 685 3620
E: [email protected] W: www.farrelloffice.com
The campus was established in 1987 and currently
provides four programmes. It is involved in research,
consulting and training work with industry. International
collaboration includes student exchanges, work
placements, lecturer exchanges and research projects.
Next year the campus will also be providing accredited
part-time and distance learning programmes for
industry.
Academic Partner
technology to industry and academia and ensures
maximum use of today’s technology. It operates an
effective product, process and development centre for
local/small enterprises and also provides a centre for
good practice in CAD/CAM technology. The Foresight
process and product development projects.
Contact: Mr Paul Hermon
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To establish a design facility to bring design concepts to
production, matching industry best practice.
Contact: Mr F H Hegarty
79 Scraghey Road, Killen, Castlederg, Co. Tyrone
T: +44 (0) 28 8167 0979 F: +44 (0) 28 8167 9979
Academic Partner
Contact: Dr Patrick Tobin
Furniture College, Letterfrack Campus,
Letterfrack, Co. Galway
T: +353 (0) 954 1660 F: +353 (0) 954 1112
E: [email protected] W: www.gmit.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To transform the company through the development and
implementation of an integrated operations strategy
involving new CNC equipment, CAD/CAM systems,
employee development, new buildings, plant layout,
organisation and management systems.
Graduate: Deirdre Doohan
Start: 29 May 2006 End: 04 January 2008
Graduate: Colm Young
Start: 13 September 2005 End: 12 March 2007
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Tru Wood Ltd
BMA Geoservices Ltd
University of Ulster at Jordanstown
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Tru Wood Ltd has developed from a family run
business into one of Ireland’s most prestigious joinery
firms. The company has developed from a locally
based provider of furniture to an international supplier
of all types of fitted joinery catering for bars, hotels,
leisure and commercial.
BMA Geoservices Ltd offers a wide range of
geotechnical, geophysical and environmental services.
Applying expertise and appropriate earth scientific
and engineering technologies, it assists at all project
stages – data acquisition, decision-making, project
design and project implementation. BMA can draw
on experienced professionals in geology, geophysics,
hydrogeology, environmental science and engineering
and can select multi-disciplinary teams to meet
each client’s specific needs.
Contact: Mr Philip McKenna
Drumcondra, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
T: +353 (0) 478 7581 F: +353 478 7832
E: [email protected] W: www.truwood.ie
Academic Partner
The university aims to strengthen its links with industry,
particularly SME’s across the island and the academic
is actively involved in encouraging improvement in
the capabilities of companies in the wood and timber
trades.
Room 5FO6, Shore Road, Newtownabbey,
Co. Antrim BT37 0QB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8551 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8589
FUSION PROJECT
Contact: Mr Bernard Murphy
Unit 5, Strawhall Business Park, Athy Road, Carlow
T: +353 (0) 59 913 4488 F: +353 (0) 59 913 4490
E: [email protected] W: www.bma.ie
Academic Partner
The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
is 5* rated in the National Research Assessment
Exercise whilst teaching in the school has recently
been evaluated as excellent in the Teaching Quality
Assessment Exercise. Work within the FUSION
project will be managed on behalf of the School by
CEIAT, the Centre of Excellence for Integrated Aircraft
Technologies.
The project will remove waste from the manufacturing
system, reduce costs, improve productivity and
increase customer satisfaction.
Contact: Dr Adrian Murphy
Ashby Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AH
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4095 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 5576
Graduate: John Harrison
Start: 01 May 2007 End: 28 February 2009
FUSION PROJECT
To develop an industry standard for the analysis
of interaction between wind turbine bases and the
ground.
Graduate: Rose Buckley
Start: 03 July 2006 End: 29 February 2008
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Irish Breeze Ltd
3Touch Ltd
School of Computer Science
Irish Breeze Ltd is the only Irish manufacturer of cotton
wool and has evolved to be one of Ireland’s great
success stories since its launch in 1993.
The company is characterised by a range of high
quality and attractively packaged skincare products
including ‘Irish Breeze’ cotton wool (brand leader), and
‘Irish Breeze’ soaps (No. 3 in the Irish market). In April
2003, Irish Breeze launched a new brand of baby care
products under the name ‘BabyKind’.
3Touch Ltd develops innovative conferencing solutions
with world-class design and styling. Talented engineers
with global company expertise have turned concepts
and ideas to reality with a suite of off-the-shelf and
customised solutions. This is the first time a full
presentation solution has been available to conference
organisers, hotel chains, business or convention centres
and large corporations, schools, universities and
government agencies.
Contact: Edward McCloskey
Dunore Industrial Estate, Drogheda, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 41 987 7460
W: www.irishbreeze.com
Academic Partner
The Northern Ireland Technology Centre provides
effective technology to industry and academia
and ensures maximum use of today’s technology.
It operates a product, process and development
Centre for small/local enterprises and also provides a
Centre for good practice in CAD/CAM technology.
Contact: Paul Hermon
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
Contact: Eamon O’Rourke
MIRC, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
W: www.3touch.com
Academic Partner
The School of Computer Science has over 20
academic staff and another 25 research and
programming staff. Research is mainly in the fields
of formal aspects of software engineering, parallel
and novel computing architectures (including image
processing) and artificial intelligence (including databases
and speech processing). In these, the School enjoys
an enviable international reputation and has published
many widely used books.
Contact: Dr Paul McMullan
University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN
W: www.qub.ac.uk
To develop and implement a product and packaging
design capability, formalise a structured approach
to new product development and bring new, higher
value-added products to the market with significant
market differentiation.
FUSION PROJECT
Graduate: Gemma Seery
Graduate: Cathal Murray
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To design and implement a content management
system which will allow end-users to access their
secure information globally and to set up and schedule
play lists.
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Actovation Ltd
Aircraft Management Technologies Ltd
School of Computer Sciences & Informatics
peopleActive is a trading brand name of Actovation
Ltd. peopleActive specialise in developing IT related
innovation and business improvement projects,
interim IT project management and mobile information
services.
Aircraft Management Technologies (AMT) design and
sell electronic means, both hardware and software,
to capture report data between aircraft central
systems. The latest development Flightman™, a
software framework that offers a complete solution for the
connected aircraft; covering business processes, technical
documentation and vendor management thus allowing
pilots, cabin crew and ground engineers to capture
and utilise operational information more efficiently and
ultimately reduce operational costs.
Contact: Mr Fergus Wallace
peopleActive, Antrim Enterprise Agency,
Antrim BT41 1JZ
T: +44 (0) 28 9446 9907
W: www.peopleactive.co.uk
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The UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics is
currently enjoying its most successful period
to date. It’s growth, together with a modern
new building, will allow UCD School of Computer
Science and Informatics to lead the way into the future.
Mr O’Hare runs the PRISM Laboratory at UCD which
has been at the leading edge in terms of intelligent
content management and delivery applications.
Contact: Mr Gregory O’Hare
Belfield, Dublin 4
T: +353 (0) 1716 2472 F: +353 (0) 1269 7262
FUSION PROJECT
To design, build and develop a real-time knowledge
management tool; a digitally intelligent visual analytic
(the DIVA).
Graduate: Lynsey Hughes
Contact: Mr Joe McGoldrick
1 The Green, Malahide, Co. Dublin
T: +353 (0) 1806 1000 F: +353 (0) 1806 1025
W: www.flightman.com
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programming staff.The research is mainly in the fields
and speech processing); in these, the school enjoys an
enviable international reputation and has published many
widely used books.
Contact: Dr Barry McCollum
Bernard Crossland Building, Queen’s University,
Belfast BT7 1NN
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4622 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4011
FUSION PROJECT
To design and develop SVG front end for existing Java
based airline Flight Crew applications.
Graduate: Nedim Skalonjic
Start: 01 November 2005 End: 31 October 2007
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Autonomy Meridio Ltd
Athlone Institute of Technology
Autonomy Meridio Ltd is a software company providing
Enterprise Document and Records Management
(eDRM) solutions to a variety of sectors.
Contact: Mr Andrew Reid
The Innovation Centre, NI Science Park,
Queen’s Road, Queen’s Island, Belfast BT3 9DT
T: +44 (0) 28 9073 6200 F: +44 (0) 28 9073 6201
E: [email protected] W: www.autonomy.com
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Tourism Studies, Engineering, and Science. Graduates
established an international reputation in the areas
of Software for M-Commerce, Polymer Engineering,
Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, and Cell and
Molecular Toxicology.
Contact: Dr Adrian Matthews
T: +353 (0) 86 366 2687
FUSION PROJECT
To provide a suite of installation tools to assist
configuration and upgrade of the Meridio system and
an ability to assess the target environment.
Graduate: Michael McConville
Start: 03 January 2007 End: 30 November 2007
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Biznet IIS Ltd
Department of Software Engineering
Biznet IIS Ltd, is a leading provider of Intelligent Internet
Solutions and Systems, with a proven track record of
quality, innovation and success. Biznet IIS Ltd have
built upon local expertise and amassed valuable global
experience.
The Core Divisions of Biznet IIS Ltd are:
• Intelligent Internet Solutions, Energised Information
Systems & Resilient Network Services.
Through the creation of Intelligent Internet Solutions, Biznet
IIS Ltd are enabling clients worldwide to optimise their
business and communication processes.
Contact: Mr Adrian Bradley
Biznet House, Fortwilliam Business Park,
39 Dargan Road, Belfast BT3 9JU
T: +44 (0) 28 9044 7800 F: +44 (0) 28 9077 1474
W: www.biznetiis.com
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Tourism Studies, Engineering, and Science. Graduates
employment.
Contact: Mr Enda Fallon
T: +353 (0) 90 647 1877 E: [email protected] W: www.ait.ie
FUSION PROJECT
system which will seamlessly render content
appropriate to the type of micro mobile client access.
Graduate: Louise McGill
Start: 12 May 2008 End: 26 June 2009
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Cora Systems Ltd
School of Computing and Information Engineering
Cora Systems Ltd School of Computing and Mathematics
Brandt Translations, trading as Brandt, performs
multimedia localisation and translation, software testing
and software development services for its clients. Brandt
offers a range of services to allow the client to take their
software to the global market. In addition, they also offer
software-testing services using their own time and money
saving technology, called Shadow. Brandt’s Shadow™
software enables a faster and more consistent approach
to both QA and software testing.
Cora Systems is a software technology company
who develop and market their own products to both
national and international clients, the main product being
ProjectVision, a web based project management tool.
They also provide Business Process Requirements (BPR)
analysis, support and training for their product range.
Contact: Mr Kieran Arthur
3 Jocelyn Mall, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 935 9339 F: +353 (0) 42 932 7667
W: www.brandttechnologies.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Computing and Information Engineering
at the University of Ulster strives to provide teaching
of the highest quality and encourage learning that will
meet the personal and occupational needs of society.
It runs a series of degrees with a very strong focus
on best practices and tools for software development
and software training. The school also places a strong
emphasis on inter-disciplinary teaching and research.
Contact: Dr Michaela Black
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 4343 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 4922
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To further develop and improve the company’s software
testing tool called “Shadow”. The project will incorporate
new creative initiatives within the existing tool to widen its
market application.
Contact: Mr Pat Henry
IDA Business and Technology Park,
Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
T: +353 (0) 71 962 2078 F: +353 (0) 71 962 2095
E: [email protected] W: www.corasystems.com
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The School of Computing and Mathematics offers a
broad range of teaching, research and knowledge transfer
in computing, software engineering and mathematics.
It strives to strengthen its interaction with industry, by
advancing knowledge technology transfer through
activities like strong vocational teaching with an emphasis
on developing practical skills.
Contact: Pat Sweeney
16G17, Shore Road, Newtonabbey, Co. Antrim
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6528 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6859
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a new graphic interface to the existing
ProjectVision product and to integrate ProjectVision to
other financial and GIS products used by customers in
the target market.
Graduate: Tonya McMorrow
Start: 03 December 2007 End: 30 April 2009
Graduate: Mark Ward Start: 31 July 2007 End: 30 July 2009
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Globetech Ltd
Department of Computing and Mathematics
Foyle Technologies Ltd is an IT software development
company, specialising in the development of Data
Quality Improvement and Process Integration
applications. The company has developed its ‘Commix
Framework’ technology that provides an application
building environment with the following capabilities:
XML Integration/EDI Transfers/Web Services/
Document Management/Process Mapping/Transaction
Audit Trail/Error Management/Event Trail.
Wireless development and solutions provider,
GlobeTech, was founded in 1997 and is a high quality,
rapid and cost effective developer of Mobile-Enabled
Applications. The company has expertise that includes
wireless rugged handheld solutions for police forces,
a complete mobile parking system (in partnership with
Park by Phone Ltd) and an advanced Mobile Inventory
Management system.
Contact: Mr Terry Kavanagh
Level 1, Rosemount Complex, 65 Rosemount Avenue,
L’Derry BT48 0HL
T: +44 (0) 28 7128 2620 F: +44 (0) 28 7137 1264
W: www.foyletech.com
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the business and general community.
Contact: Mr Dermot Logue
Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0489 F: +353 (0) 42 938 1787
FUSION PROJECT
To investigate and specify the problem of
non-addressable objects (NAO) within corporate
address data, identify a number of solution strategies and
implement/deploy and evaluate one or more prototype
solutions.
Graduate: Brendan Gallagher
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Contact: Mr Kevin Kelly
1st Floor, Unit I, Building 6500,
Cork Airport Business Park, Cork Ireland
T: +353 (0) 21 483 9380 F: +353 (0) 21 483 9121
E: [email protected] W: www.globetech.ie
Academic Partner
Since the establishment of the first lectureship
in 1959, the School of Computer Science has
accelerated rapidly to over 20 academic staff
and another 25 research and programming staff.
The research is mainly in the fields of formal aspects
of software engineering, parallel and novel computing
architectures (including image processing) and
artificial intelligence (including databases and speech
processing); in these, the school enjoys an enviable
international reputation and has published many widely
used books.
Bernard Crossland Building, Malone Road,
Belfast BT7 1NN
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4653 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4710
FUSION PROJECT
Develop as part of GlobeTech’s delivery product
a routing and scheduling module plus the design and
development of a ‘last-mile’ delivery solution.
Graduate: Gráinne Foley
Start: 03 January 2006 End: 29 June 2007
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Intact Software Ltd
Intelliden Ltd
Southern Regional College, School of Computing and Multimedia,
Athlone Institute of Technology
Intact Software is a leading developer of Accounting
and Business Management Software. It is the software
of choice for over 1,200 businesses in Ireland and the
UK and is designed, developed and supported in their
head office in Dundalk. As part of their overall service,
Intact Software also install and support any hardware
requirements of its customers.
Intelliden Ltd’s “R-Series software suite” was launched
in 2002 and has received numerous awards, with 33
patents pending. Intelliden Ltd has formed partnerships
with Cisco, Juniper, IBM and Hewlett Packard. It is
anticipated that the Belfast Centre will be a central
component of Intelliden Ltd’s global strategy and the
European hub for Intelliden Ltd’s European activities.
Contact: Mr Paul Marry
2 Mourne View, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 933 1742 F: +353 (0) 42 932 6357
E: [email protected] W: www.intact.ie
Contact: Mr Nick Smyth
Legacy Building, N.I.S.P, Queen’s Road, Queen’s Island,
Belfast, Co. Antrim BT3 9DT
T: +44 (0) 28 9040 9800 F: +44 (0) 28 9095 0778
ACADEMIC PARTNER
A strategic priority for Southern Regional College is to
support local economic development particularly SME/
micro business through the provision of bespoke training,
consultancy, research and development initiatives,
which champion innovation and partnership. The
School of Computing and Multimedia holds a Centre of
Excellence award within the Northern Ireland FE Sector
and offers a wide range of higher and professional
qualifications designed to meet the needs of industry.
New developments within the School include research
into Open Source software leading to a decicated Open
Source Solution Centre that supports industry on an all
island basis.
Contact: Mr Stephen Rogan
Patrick Street, Newry, Co. Down
T: +44 (0) 28 3026 1071 F: +44 (0) 28 3025 9676
E: [email protected] W: www.src.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
To develop a web-based system that will
a) Act as marketing tool for the company;
b) Provide a company intranet system for the central
storing of consultant/technical information; and
c) Provide an online customer support system
to replace the current telephone system.
Academic Partner
Athlone Institute of Technology’s Applied Software
Research Centre (ASRC) aims to develop a software
applied research capability on a national and
international scale that will make the ASRC the partner
of choice to develop new ideas and innovative products,
enhancing AIT’s reputation as a centre of excellence for
Software Engineering.
Contact: Mr Austin Hanley
FUSION PROJECT
To reduce the cost of system maintenance and
upgrade an automated verification process.
Graduate: Stephen Kelly
Graduate: Tao Wang
Start: 05 November 2007 End: 04 May 2009
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ITS New Media Ltd
School of Computer Science & Informatics
School of Computing
ITS New Media Ltd provide a wide range of e-business
solutions which include web design, custom online
application development of e-commerce, e-zine,
extranet and content management systems. Support
services include hosting, domain name management,
e-mail, SPAM & virus protection along with a diverse
range of Internet Marketing solutions. The company
are ranked as one of the fastest growing IT companies
in Ireland.
Kenny Information Systems supplies Management
Information Software Systems to the Animal Feed Mills
in the domestic market.
Contact: Mr Gary Topping
WIN Business Park, Canal Quay, Newry BT35 6PH
T: +44 (0) 28 3025 2868 F: +44 (0) 28 3083 5601
E: [email protected] W: www.itsnewmedia.com
Academic Partner
The UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics
is currently enjoying its most successful period to
date. Its growth, together with a modern new building,
will allow UCD School of Computer Science and
Informatics to lead the way into the future. Mr O’Hare
runs the PRISM Laboratory at UCD which has been
at the leading edge in terms of intelligent content
management and delivery applications.
Contact: Mr Gregory O’Hare
Belfield, Dublin 4
T: +353 (0) 1716 2472 F: +353 (0) 1269 7262
FUSION PROJECT
Contact: Kevin Kenny
Market House, Market Square, Arva, Co. Cavan
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Computing at North West Regional College
is committed to working with and assisting industry. They
are also committed to pursuing excellence in the provision
of relevant courses geared to the current and projected
needs of industry. The proposed FUSION project provides
an opportunity for the department and institute to work
with a company who provide a bespoke software solution.
Contact: Mr Robbie Hegarty
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6119 F: +44 (0) 28 7126 0520
E: [email protected] W: www.nwrc.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
The project is to develop and market on the internet a
software system based on an existing successful software
system, currently being sold to Animal Feed Mills in the
domestic market.
Graduate: Tom Brady
Start: 08 December 2008 End: 07 December 2009
To develop a suite of online applications that will
enable clients to effectively promote their organisation and
improve communications through their website and
extranet.
Graduate: Laura McComish
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MOR Solutions
Nvolve Ltd
School of Art & Design
School of Computing and Intelligent Systems
MOR Solutions is a leading provider of customised
internet solutions including websites, e-commerce
solutions and internet applications. The company
provides a complete solution including specification,
design and support of the above solutions.
MOR Solutions also provide a number of SMS
(text messaging) solutions to business customers.
Nvolve Ltd is a software company that develops
software products for its clients and also develops and
markets it’s own software products. Various products
have been developed and sold with the main focus
now being placed on the company’s latest online
collaboration and people management solution –
www.peachypeople.com.
Contact: Mr Graham O’Rourke
Unit B201, An tSean Mhargadh, Green Lanes,
Drogheda, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 41 980 1000 F: +353 (0) 41 980 1001
E: [email protected] W: www.morsolutions.com
Contact: Mr Barry Harper
CoLab, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Road,
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
T: +353 (0) 74 911 6000 F: +353 (0) 74 911 6006
E: [email protected] W: www.nvolve.net
& www.peachypeople.com
Academic Partner
The School of Art & Design hosts one of the largest
units of research in the University and currently ranks in
the top ten units of Art & Design in the UK. The unit is
actively engaged in a growing number of collaborative
partnerships with industry.
Contact: Professor Terence Wright
Room 82E11, School of Art and Design,
University of Ulster, York Street, Belfast BT15 1ED
W: www.ulster.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ulster
has close relationships with local industry, professionals
and the community. The School of Computing and
Intelligent Systems at the Magee Campus, has a focus
on teaching and research in computer and electronic
systems. It offers the highest quality education, pure
and applied research and technology transfer through
rich partnerships with people and organisations.
Contact: Professor Paul Mc Kevitt
Northland Road, Londonderry BT48 7JL
T: +44 (0) 28 7137 5433 F: +44 (0) 28 7137 4570 E: [email protected] W: www.ulster.ac.uk To develop a multi-media program that will enable
tourists to purchase and view historical scenes and
narratives relevant to their current location
on their own phones.
Graduate: Cormac Parle
To design and develop the new
www.peachypeople.com online collaboration solution
and test in preparation for market release.
FUSION PROJECT
Graduate: Glenn Campbell
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Opt2Vote Ltd
Stiona Software Ltd
Department of Computing
Department of Maths & Computing
Opt2Vote Ltd is a software development company
specialising in the delivery of e-enabled elections.
The company has drawn on expertise from both the
electoral and information technology sectors and in
doing so, has been able to provide both central and
local government with the skills and services necessary
to move forward in the e-age.
Stiona Software Ltd specialise in the design and
development of bespoke applications using the
Microsoft.NET framework. Specifically the company
focus on delivering web based solutions that allow
companies to maximise their return on investment in
technology. Stiona focuses on solutions that will deliver
significant cost reductions on operations or alternatively
open up new sales channels previously untapped
by companies.
Contact: Siobhan Donaghy
25D, Bishop Street, L’Derry BT48 6PR
T: +44 (0) 28 7137 1111 F: +44 (0) 28 7137 8869
E: [email protected] W: www.opt2vote.com
Academic Partner
Letterkenny Institute of Technology was founded in
1971. It plays an active role in stimulating economic
Contact: Dr. Jonathan Campbell
T: +353 (0) 74 918 6352 F: +353 (0) 74 918 6005
FUSION PROJECT
To analyse current paper scanning software, system
and processes and to identify, design and develop
components for improved speed and accuracy.
Graduate: Francis McCloy
Start: 04 July 2005 End: 29 February 2008
Contact: Mr Stuart Maclean
Office Suite 4, Ormeau House,
91/97, Ormeau Road, Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9032 2011 F: +44 (0) 28 9032 2012
Academic Partner
the business and general community. In 2004,
the Institute was delegated authority to offer degree and
postgraduate programmes in all its Schools.
Contact: Mr Tony McCarron & Dr. Frank Keenan
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0227 & +353 (0) 42 939 3759
F: +353 (0) 42 938 1787 W: www.dkit.ie
E: [email protected] & [email protected]
FUSION PROJECT
To enable the company to offer value added services
to their own customers in the areas of Contract
Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing and
Invoicing and CRM.
Graduate: Seamus Doherty
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VigiTrust Ltd
Department of Computing
School of Computing & Mathematics
Synergy Learning is the leading Moodle and Mahara
Partner in the UK and Ireland with extensive experience
in delivering a full range of services including Hosting,
Training, Support, Consultancy, Design Services and
Content Development.
VigiTrust Ltd provides a range of corporate security
services as well as technical security solutions to
the Irish market. It provides a range of technical
services, risk auditing services as well as unique
security awareness training and workshops covering
the legal commercial and operational aspects of
security. Vigitrust Ltd are a key supplier in Ireland and
abroad with international customers in the UK, France,
Germany, Austria, North-America and Australia.
Contact: Dr Alex Büchner
5B, Weavers Court, Linfield Road, Belfast BT12 5GH
T: +44 (0) 28 9028 8830 F: +44 (0) 28 9028 8850
W: www.synergy-learning.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The Computing Department at Letterkenny Institute
of Technology offers Degree programmes in Applied
Computing, Computer Security, Digital Forensics and
IT Support. The Computing Department recognises
that involvement in industry links allows staff to remain
abreast with latest developments, gives them an
industrial viewpoint, and provides contact with its
students’ future employers. These are essential in the
development and delivery of courses that are relevant
to industry.
Contact: Mr John Conaghan
T: +353 (0) 74 918 6343 F: +353 (0) 74 918 6061
E: [email protected] W: www.lyit.ie FUSION PROJECT
The design and development of an e-learning object
repository that allows the tagging, search and
packaging of multimedia data.
Graduate: Anagha Peshve
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Contact: Mr Mathieu Gorge
Cunningham House, 130 Francis Street, Dublin 8 Ireland
T: +353 (0)1 453 4193 E: [email protected]
W: www.vigitrust.com
Academic Partner
The School of Computing and Mathematics is one of five
School is based at the Jordanstown campus of the
university, and places an emphasis on the production
of software, mathematics, knowledge transfer and the
associated underpinning research.
Contact: Mr Jonathan Wallace
Room 16J19, University of Ulster at Jordanstown,
W: www.ulster.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
VigiTrust wish to develop a training management
and delivery solution for security (TMDSS) in order to
allow the content of existing IT security workshops
over e-delivery and web based platforms as well
as providing the capability for risk assessment and
training needs analysis online.
Graduate: Dermot O’Reilly
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MarCon Computations International Ltd
Specialist Joinery Fittings
Centre for Marine Resources & Mariculture (C-Mar)
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
MarCon Computations International Ltd specialises in:
Specialist Joinery Fittings employs 50 people and is
one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of bespoke contract
furniture. The company has worked with most of the
large building contractors in Ireland and completed
projects across a range of sectors from education
and healthcare to commercial and hospitality.
• The development and application of hydroinformatic
software tools;
• Environmental modelling software products, most
notably MarGIS™_HD;
• Consultancy services to clients on environmental
related issues in fresh and marine waters based on
modelling expertise; and
• Services in the field of hydrographic data collection to
aid in the development of numerical models.
Contact: Mr Alan Berry
No. 10, NUIG Business Innovation Centre,
Upper Newcastle, Galway
T: +353 (0) 9158 3543 F: +353 (0) 9158 3543
E: [email protected] W: www.marcon.ie
Academic Partner
C-Mar is a University research and outreach centre
that provides a unique facility in Northern Ireland for
focused industrial research in aquaculture, fisheries
and marine resource management. Its aim is to
undertake research and development in sustainable
utilisation and management of marine resources in an
all-island and broader international context.
Contact: Dr David Roberts
QUB Marine Laboratory,
12 The Strand, Portaferry, Co. Down
T: +44 (0) 28 4272 9648 F: +44 (0) 28 4272 9672
E: [email protected] W: www.c-mar.eu
FUSION PROJECT
The design and development of a biological lifecycle modelling tool for shellfisheries management:
MarGIS™_Shelfish.
Graduate: Tomasz Dabrowski
Start: 01 May 2006 End: 30 April 2008
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Contact: Karen Treinor
100 Coleraine Road, Maghera, Co. L’Derry
T: +44 (0) 28 7964 3021 F: +44 (0) 28 7964 4144
Academic Partner
The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology’s courses in
Letterfrack are run in partnership with Connemara West
since 1987; the partnership has managed and run
furniture courses under the banner of
The Furniture College, Letterfrack. The aim of
the Furniture College is to enable its graduates
to contribute to, and influence the fields of design
processes and manufacture of furniture in ways that
are innovative, creative and responsive to the needs
and development of a quality Irish furniture industry.
Contact: Department of Furniture, GMIT Letterfrack,
Letterfrack, Co. Galway
T: +353 (0) 9174 2650 F: +353 (0) 9154 1112
E: [email protected] W: www.letterfrack.net
FUSION PROJECT
To decrease the company’s reliance upon bespoke
contract furniture manufacture, through the proper
design of SWOT, a branded product range, targeted at
a specific market sector, namely education.
Graduate: Peter Harvey
Start: 13 February 2006 End: 12 February 2008
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Authentik Language Learning Ltd
School of Sports Studies
Authentik Language Learning Ltd provides language
learners with magazines, cassettes, CDs, resource books,
teacher development books and digital products. Their
association with Trinity College Dublin ensures that all
material is produced to high pedagogical standards.
Authentik has been awarded the European Award for
Innovative Language Teaching and Learning by CiLT, the
UK National Centre for Languages.
Carberry Holiday Parks Ltd offers 385 mobile homes
and 42 holiday cabins for sale and rent to visitors and
tourists to Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal and Clogherhead,
Co. Louth. The parks boast an array of facilities for
visitors and locals alike, including floodlit tennis;
basketball and football surfaces; indoor games rooms; a
children’s playground and indoor soft play area; as
well as laundry and recycling facilities.
Contact: Sean Devitt
27 Westland Sq, Dublin 2
T: +353 (0) 1677 1512 F: +353 (0) 1677 1196
E: [email protected] W: www.authentik.ie
Contact: Christopher Carberry
Rockhill Holiday Park, Kerrykeel,
W: www.rockhillpark.ie
Academic Partner
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programming staff. Research is mainly in the fields
and speech processing). In these, the School enjoys
an enviable international reputation and has published
many widely used books.
The School of Sport Studies is the academic
division of UU Sport. The School is located on the
Jordanstown campus and there are currently over 350
students studying for foundation, undergraduate, and
postgraduate research degrees. Its aim is to be the
leading institution in Ireland for the study of Sport and
Exercise and to use its knowledge and experience for the
benefit of the local, national and international community.
Contact: Dr Barry McCollum
University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4622 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4011
Contact: Dr Deirdre Brennan
Room 15E01B, Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT3 70QB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6668
FUSION PROJECT
system which will allow end-users to access their
secure information globally and to setup and schedule
play-lists.
Graduate: Elaine Mc Glynn
Start: 27 February 2006 End: 26 May 2008
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FUSION PROJECT
To design and build a sports complex and implement an
innovative sport and recreation programme.
Graduate: Mary Ryan
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Creganna Ltd
Crospon Ltd
Polymer Processing Research Centre
Creganna provide a complete range of solutions to
assist medical device and life science companies get
products from concept to production. They specialize
in design and manufacturing of delivery devices for
minimally and less invasive therapies. Creganna create
innovative medical technologies for advanced catheter
and specialty needle applications.
Crospon is a medical device research and development
company with significant expertise and experience in
developing electro-medical products. The company
was established in 2006. Crospon is developing leading
edge minimally invasive medical devices for monitoring,
diagnosis and therapy in the gastrointestinal tract.
Contact: Mr Bob Pendlebury
Parkmore Business Park, West Ballybrit, Galway
T: +353 (0) 91 783 446 F: +353 (0) 91 757 850
E: [email protected] W: www.creganna.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Queen’s University is regarded as the one of the
worlds leading research facilities in polymer processing
and in particular multilayer polymer extrusion
processing. The Polymer Processing Research Centre
(PPRC) has an international reputation for high quality
research coupled with practical relevance. The Centre
provides state of the art extrusion and analysis facilities
based on full-scale industrial equipment enabling
direct correlation with results obtained by commercial
processors and material / equipment suppliers
Contact: Mr Gerry McNally
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4705 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4011
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a process for the manufacture of polymeric
hypotubes (small diameter, long tubes) including the
ability to localise the morphology.
Graduate: Martin Moran
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Contact: Mr Adrian McHugh
Galway Business Park, Dangan, Galway
T: +353 (0) 9151 9880 F: +353 (0) 9151 9889 E: [email protected] W: www.crospon.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Contact: Professor Eric McAdams or
Professor James McLaughlin
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8933 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8229
FUSION PROJECT
Researching, testing and developing the optimal design
of the disposable probe used in conjunction with the
company’s non-invasive continuous glucose monitor.
The level and form of electrical non-linearities created at
the electrode-skin interface will be studied to minimise
or compensate for them as they complicate the
interruption of measured non-linearities emanating from
the underlying tissues, the latter being used to estimate
the patients blood glucose levels.
Graduate: Michael McNulty
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Enbio Ltd
FastForm Research Ltd
University of Ulster, Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
Research Group Nanotechnology and Integrated
BioEngineering Centre (NIBEC)
School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
EnBio Ltd is a start-up company supplying novel
patented surface modification technologies to metal
implants for the medical device sector.
FastForm Research Ltd is a technology based research
company developing novel polymer materials for use in a
variety of sectors. They have developed and patented
two proprietary platform technologies that can be used
in a family of technologically superior smart products.
The current focus of the company is the development
of products for the healthcare market, in particular,
orthopaedic products.
Contact: John O’Donoghue
Fota Point Enterprise Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
T: +353 (0) 21 488 2655 F: +353 (0) 21 488 3618
E: [email protected] W: www.enbiomaterials.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The Nanotechnology and Integrated BioEngineering
Centre (NIBEC) is a world-class research facility located
on the University of Ulster’s Jordanstown Campus.
The Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering Research
Group (BTERG) is a core group within NIBEC and
carries out internationally leading R&D in the area of
enhanced biomaterials for medical device applications
with particular emphasis on promoting interactions on
the sub-micron to nanometre scale for applications in
tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Contact: Professor Brian J Meenan
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8939 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8963
To determine the osteoconductive (bone tissue
formation) properties pf EnBIO’s Frontier™ technology
for orthopaedic medical devices and to procure the
required biological assay test results for Frontier™
and HAP/antibiotic coating processes that will
allow advancement of animal trials, engagement of
regulatory agencies and end user customers, i.e.
medical device manufacturers.
Graduate: Peter O’Hare
Start: 03 December 2007 End: 01 May 2009
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Contact: Mr David Sheehan
Unit 4, Lear Avenue, Airport Business Park,
Killowen Avenue, Co. Waterford
T: +353 (0) 5130 6912 F: +353 (0) 5130 6917
W: www.fastformresearch.com
Academic Partner
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing
Engineering’s main activity is undergraduate teaching
but research is essential to keep staff abreast of the
rapidly developing field of Mechanical Engineering. The
research carried out is mainly in the fields of computer
aided engineering; internal combustion engines;
robotics and control; biomechanics and materials
(metals, plastics and composites) and manufacturing,
and has a strong practical flavour.
Contact: Dr Nicholas Dunne
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4122 F: +44 (0) 28 9066 1729
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a full orthopaedic cast using novel materials
and technology which will have significant benefits for
patients and healthcare practitioners.
Graduate: Tim Leavy
Start: 01 November 2005 End: 30 June 2007
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Intelesens Ltd, formerly Sensor Technology & Devices
Ltd, is an internationally recognised, leading innovator
in targeted vital signs monitoring sectors. They are
a design and manufacturing company specialising
in the research, design, manufacturing and approval
of medical electrodes, sensors and their related
electronics.
Tegan Innovations Ltd specialises in the design
and building of special purpose equipment for
industry, typically manufacturing equipment for
medical device manufacturers.
Contact: Mr Michael Caulfield
4 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE
T: +44 (0) 84 5838 6243 F: +44 (0) 84 5838 6241
W: www.intelesens.com
Academic Partner
Tourism Studies, Engineering and Science. Graduates
FUSION PROJECT
To design and implement a system capable of:
(a) near real time transferral of data from sensors
located on the human body towards a database; and
(b) performing data mining on the received data.
Contact: Mr Paul Walsh & Ms Joanne Crowley
Unit 12A, Six Cross Roads Business Park, Waterford
T: +353 (0) 5133 4567 F: +353 (0) 5133 4568
E: [email protected] W: www.tegan.ie
Academic Partner
Contact: Prof Robin Clarke
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6271 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6871
FUSION PROJECT
Production of a flexible, generic laminator that
produces devices for the medical diagnostic market
will allow a rapid response, lower costs and a new
business model for Tegan Innovations Ltd.
Graduate: John Fitzgerald
Graduate: Gareth Hay/Marisol Giardina
Start: 08 January 2007 End: 02 August 2009
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Vistamed Ltd
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Medical Polymer Processing Research Centre (PPRC)
Vistamed Ltd manufactures complex medical tubing
and disposable medical devices together with
finished devices to the most exacting standards for
the Healthcare Industry–they provide novel design
solutions by working with the customers in the
development of devices from conceptual drawings to
the finished device.
The Vivasure Medical Ltd management team has
experience developed over a substantial number
of years in the medical device industry. They have
a proven track record in the design, development,
production and delivery of less-invasive medical devices
to the worldwide market.
Contact: Mr Patrick Mulholland
IDA Business and Technology Park,
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
T: +353 (0) 71 963 8833 F: +353 (0) 71 967 1345
E: [email protected] W: www.vistamed.net
Contact: Mr Gerard Brett
209 Business Innovation Centre, NUIG,
Newcastle Road, Galway
T: +353 (0) 9139 5440 F: +353 (0) 9139 5399
W: www.vivasuremedical.com
Academic Partner
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Queen’s University Belfast is regarded as the worlds
leading research facility in rotational moulding and has
an international reputation for high quality research
coupled with practical relevance. The PPRC provides
a state of the art rotational moulding research facility
based on full-scale industrial equipment enabling
processors and material/equipment suppliers.
Contact: Mr Gerry McNally
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4705 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4011
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a new range of high performance braided
catheters incorporating mono and multi-lumen tubing
configurations produced from different thermoplastic
materials.
Graduate: Linda Maher
Start: 01 March 2007 End: 31 October 2008
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The Medical Polymer Processing Research Centre
(PPRC) brings together researchers from the School
of Chemical Engineering, the School of Mechanical
Engineering and the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s
University Belfast to develop new polymeric materials,
products and processes for the medical devices and
drug delivery industries.
Contact: Prof John Orr
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4399 F: +44 (0) 28 9066 1729
E: [email protected] W: www.qub.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
The development of biodegradable materials for
minimally invasive surgery applications using novel
polymers and processing methods to deliver specific
performance and degradation characteristics.
Graduate: Michael Dunning Start: 11 June 2007 End: 07 June 2009
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Ovelle Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Silotank Ltd
School of Pharmacy
Cork Institute of Technology,
School of Mechanical and Process Engineering
Ovelle Pharmaceuticals Ltd manufactures and markets a
range of therapeutic skincare products and is recognised
as a leader in the development and commercialisation
of products in this field. Emulave, Ovelle’s main brand is
market leader in the dry skin market in Ireland.
SILOTANK specialise in design, manufacture, installation,
commissioning and service of GRP Tanks, Water Tanks,
GRP Covers, Chemical Storage Tanks, Ductwork, Pipework
and Turnkey Air Pollution Control Systems in UK, Ireland and
Europe.
Contact: Ms Joanna Gardiner
Coes Road Industrial Estate, Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 933 2304 F: +353 (0) 42 933 2008
E: [email protected] W: www.ovelle.ie
Contact: Mr Seamus Carmichael
Spring Bank Industrial Estate, Pembroke,
Loop Road, Belfast BT17 0QL
T: +44 (0) 28 90 626 256 F: +44 (0) 28 90 626 224
E: [email protected] W: www.silotank.com
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ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University
Belfast has combined academic experience of 30
years in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Engineering,
Pharmaceutical Materials, Science and Pharmaceutical
Microbiology. The main school of Pharmacy building
opened in 1980 and provides undergraduate teaching
facilities together with a new Pharmacy Practice Unit and
research laboratories for Clinical Pharmacy and Medicinal
Chemistry. The McClay Research Centre provides research
laboratories for the schools programmes in Drug Delivery,
Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Materials Science and
Bimolecular Science.
Contact: Prof David Jones & Dr Gavin Andrews
McClay Research Centre, 97 Lisburn Road,
Belfast BT9 7BL
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 2011 F: +44 (0) 28 9024 7794
E: [email protected] & [email protected]
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a range of antiseptic washes and wipes that
prevent the transfer of MRSA in medical environments.
Graduate: Pamela McGeogh
Start: 01 July 2005 End: 31 October 2007
The School of Mechanical and Process Engineering offers a
wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in
Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical/Process, Sustainable
Energy and Biomedical Engineering. The School has well
developed industrial links and offers a comprehensive suite
of professional development courses. Centres such as
the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Management
Systems (CAMMS) and the Medical Engineering and Design
and Innovation Centre (MEDIC) at the School implement
the development and delivery of training, consultancy and
research services to a wide range of industries.
Contact: Mr Matt Cotterell
Bishopstown, Cork
T: +353 (0) 21 432 6274 F: +353 (0) 21 432 6627
E: [email protected] W: www.cit.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To improve the product design and costing process within
the organisation through the implementation and integration
of Jobshop Manufacturing Management System. To
reduce costs in the preparation of technical documentation
for the customer and production by implementing a web
based automatic drawing system allowing customers to
generate their own drawings and designs.
Graduate: Philip Beggs
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Sector: Plastics
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Atto Abrasives Ltd
ÉireComposites Teo
Atto Abrasives Ltd was established in 1994 and
supplies a full range of abrasives. The company
manufactures a limited range of polymer bonded
abrasives for specialised applications. These products
are used in cutting, grinding and polishing of metals,
ceramic and glass components, which find application
in niche areas within the automotive, aerospace,
medical device, semi-conductors, technical glass and
manufacturing sectors.
ÉireComposites Teo is involved in the development
and manufacture of new moulding technology for
the plastics industry. It has invested heavily in R&D,
developing a number of technologies for processing
thermoplastics. The main product produced by
ÉireComposites Teo is a heating system for moulds
used by the plastics industry; in particular, processes
such as rotational moulding, vacuum consolidation of
thermoplastic composites and monomer casting.
Contact: Dr Michael Prendergast
Dunmain, New Ross, Co. Wexford
W: www.attoabrasives.com
Contact: PJ Feerick
An Choill Rua, Indreabhán, Co. Galway
T: +353 (0) 9150 5430 F: +353 (0) 9150 5432
W: www.eirecomposites.com
Academic partner
Through the PPRC, QUB has established itself
in the field of polymer extrusion. The activities
of the PPRC have been extended through funding
recently awarded to Queen’s University Belfast for the
development of a new Medical Polymers Research
Institute. The PPRC has the latest processing equipment
available to run material trials, including multi-layer
extrusion, lamination, injection moulding, thermoforming
and rotational moulding.
Academic Partner
Queen’s University Belfast is regarded as the world’s
leading research facility in rotational moulding and has
an international reputation for high quality research
coupled with practical relevance. The PPRC provides
a state-of-the-art rotational moulding research facility
based on full-scale industrial equipment, enabling
processors and material/equipment suppliers.
Contact: Alan Clarke
W: www.qub.ac.uk
Contact: Mark Kearns
W: www.qub.ac.uk
FUSION PROJECT
FUSION PROJECT
To gain a knowledge and experience of
various polymer systems that is imperative
to company success.
Graduate: Dermot Cawley
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Sector: Plastics
To optimise the design and processing capabilities
of ceramic based tool materials for use on both
direct electrical heated rotomoulding machines and
conventional rotational moulding machines.
Graduate: Kenneth O’Toole
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Wiss Medi Teo
Wiss Medi Teo is a company engaged in the manufacture
and supply of Interconnect Products to the electronics
industry. Part of the company’s business strategy is to
diversify its manufacturing operations into the medical
device assembly and to gain entry into this area the
company has constructed a clean room facility Class 100k
standard.
Contact: Mr Seamus Mulligan
Gweedore Business Park,
Derrybeg, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
T: +353 (0) 74 956 0654 F: +353 (0) 74 956 0655
E: [email protected] W: www.wissmedi.ie
Academic Partner
The North West Institute of Further and Higher Education
provides a wide range of courses in the field of
engineering, computing, information and communication,
technology, science, construction and the built
environment. The Institute is committed to working with and
assisting industry. They are also committed to pursuing
excellence in the provision of relevant courses geared to
the current and projected needs of industry.
Contact: Mr Colin Johnston
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6038
FUSION PROJECT
To streamline the existing manufacturing processes and
to develop and implement a program to integrate both
the interconnect and medical device manufacturing
systems, including “Continuous Process Improvements”.
Graduate: Barry Murphy
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Sector: Plastics
Agricultural Trust
Department of Business Retail and Financial Services
The Agricultural Trust publishes the two leading publications
on the island for the farming and equine industries, the Irish
Farmers Journal and the Irish Field. Irish Farmers Journal
has been published since 1948 and the Irish Field, acquired
from the Irish Times 2-3 years ago has been published since
1870. The Trust has also just recently acquired ‘The Irish
Catholic’, a weekly paper first published in 1888.
Contact: Mr John Grogan
Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
T: +353 (0) 1419 9500 F: +353 (0) 1452 0876
E: [email protected] W: www.farmersjournal.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The Department of Business, Retail and Financial Services
based at University of Ulster, Coleraine, offers courses
combining core areas of business studies with other
specialist subjects. The standard of teaching has been
rated ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency. The
Department is strongly engaged with local and international
businesses helping to inform course development through
industry liaison and collaborative activities helping to promote
knowledge transfer.
Contact: Dr. Patrick Ibbotson
Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 4148 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 4910
To develop an e-commerce strategy capable of generating
additional profit for The Agricultural Trust’s papers. It was
initiated to enable the company to increase sales across
a wide spectrum of online activity, synergistically with
maintaining or increasing overall advertising and circulation
sales revenue generated by the weekly printed publications.
Graduate: Aidan Murphy Start: 03 June 2008 End: 02 December 2009
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Appletree Press
System Label Ltd
The Nanotechnology and Integrated
BioEngineering Centre (NIBEC)
Appletree Press is one of Ireland’s largest publishers
of gift and guidebooks for an international market.
It publishes in eight languages in its own right.
These include French, Russian, Japanese, Greek
and Spanish. The company also creates books for
co-publishers worldwide.
System Label Ltd is a professional printing company
providing technical solutions to labelling and product
identification issues for its customers.
Contact: Mr John Murphy
14 Howard Street South, Belfast BT7 1AP
Academic Partner
Information Technology, Humanities, Hospitality
and Tourism Studies, Engineering, and Science.
Graduates from these disciplines have been very
successful in progressing to further studies and obtaining
relevant employment. Researchers at the Institute have
W: www.ait.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To design and implement a micro mobile/desktop
application which enables end users to create
personalised content which can be seamlessly
published by printing houses.
Contact: Mr Niall O’Shea
Racecourse Rd, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon
T: +353 (0) 90 663 0900 F: +353 (0) 90 662 5815
E: [email protected] W: www.systemlabel.com
Academic Partner
The Nanotechnology and Integrated BioEngineering
Centre (NIBEC) is a world-class research facility located
on the University of Ulster’s Jordanstown Campus. The
Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering Research Group
(BTERG) is a core group within NIBEC and carries out
internationally leading R&D in the area of enhanced
biomaterials for medical device applications with
particular emphasis on promoting interactions on the
sub-micron to nanometre scale for applications in tissue
engineering and regenerative medicine.
Contact: Prof. James McLaughlin
Jordanstown Campus, Shore Road, Newtownabbey
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8933 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6863
FUSION PROJECT
To develop a range of UV cured conductive inks for
use in screen-printed electronics and medical sensor
applications.
Graduate: Ines Marschallek
Graduate: Tao Wang
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Abba Employment Agency
t/a Action Recruitment
Foireann BDS Ltd
t/a Team BDS Ltd
Department of Business, Retail & Financial Services
Action Recruitment provides a quality service mainly for
the Hotel and Catering industry. They were among the
first recruitment businesses in Ireland and certainly the
first to serve this particular niche. They deal with all the
recognised quality employers, both international and
indigenous and their clients are taken from all parts
of Ireland.
Team BDS Ltd is a specialist group of technical
advisors and leaders who support the commercial
development of industry and service sectors through 3
complimentary services namely:
Contact: Mr Brian Fahy
86 Seapark, Malahide, Co. Dublin
T: +353 (0)1 677 8544 F: +353 (0)1 679 6830
Academic Partner
The Department of Business, Retail & Financial
Services is at the forefront of teaching and research
and is keen to encourage staff to develop their
applied business experience. This project affords
an opportunity to combine two of the school’s key
research areas namely, e-business and e-services, and
which will encourage staff to develop a range of case
study materials that will be used in the e-commerce
and e-services modules.
Contact: Dr Patrick Ibbotson
Department of Business, Retail & Financial Services,
T: +44 (0) 28 7032 4148 F: +44 (0) 28 7032 4910
1. Technology, Innovation and Product Development;
2. Supply Chain and Management Training; and
3. Strategic Development.
Contact: Mr James McNabb
Unit 5, Riveroaks, Claregalway, Galway
T: +353 (0) 9179 8995 F: +353 (0) 9179 8979
E: [email protected] W: www.teambds.com
Academic Partner
North West Regional College provides a wide range
of courses in the field of engineering, computing,
information and communication technology, science,
construction and the built environment. The Institute is
committed to working with and assisting industry. They
are also committed to pursuing excellence
in the provision of relevant courses geared to
the current and projected needs of industry.
Contact: Mr Galvin Dobson
T: +44 (0) 28 7127 6195
FUSION PROJECT
FUSION PROJECT
To create a web-based e-franchise recruitment
business utilising Action Recruitment’s vast knowledge
and experience and the Arithon Recruitment Software
package.
The project is to formally source/develop and
implement technical solutions for the supply of;
On-Line Consulting Services, Training Services,
Supply Chain Diagnostic Tools & Supply Chain
Improvement Tools.
Graduate: Des McCann
Start: 03 June 2008 End: 02 April 2009
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Graduate: Sharon Molloy
Start: 26 February 2007 End: 25 September 2008
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Optimum Results Ltd
Re Gen Re-Gen Waste Ltd
Optimum Results is one of Ireland’s leading training and
consultancy firms who specialise in Management Skills,
Development and Strategic Planning, Marketing (Export
& Retail), all aspects of Human Resource Development &
Management and related consultancy projects. To achieve
its growth plans, the company must create a significant
competitive advantage and innovation in a very traditional and
conservative industry.
Re-Gen Waste Ltd is contracted by Newry and Mourne District
County Council to process source separated waste (SSW) from
10,000 domestic bins in the Newry and Mourne District. The
purpose built £4.5 million facility processes 20,000 tonnes of waste
per year but has the capacity to process 80,000 tonnes. The
company also participates in the Trans Frontier Scheme allowing
waste from the Republic of Ireland and the UK to be processed at
their facility.
School of Electronics,
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Contact: Mr Aidan Harte
The Business Centre, Blackthorn Business Park
Coe’s Road, Dundalk Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 42 933 3033 F: +353 (0) 42 933 3233
W: www.optimumresults.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science has over 20 academic staff and another 25 research
and programming staff .The research is mainly in the fields
of formal aspects of software engineering, parallel and
novel computing architectures (including image processing)
and artificial intelligence (including databases and speech
processing); in these, the school enjoys an enviable international
reputation and has published many widely used books.
Department of Applied Sciences
Contact: Mr Joseph Doherty Shepherds Drive, Carnbane Industrial Estate,
Newry, Co. Down BT35 6JQ
T: +44 (0) 28 3026 5432 F: +44 (0) 28 3026 9898
E: [email protected] W: www.regenwaste.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The National Centre for Freshwater Studies (NCFS), based in
the Department of Applied Sciences at DKIT, has a range of
expertise and research projects dealing with various environmental
issues including paleolimnology of freshwater sediments, fishery
biology, macroinvertebrate taxonomy and ecology, soil science,
alternative waste management systems, river rehabilitation and
lake restoration. The Department of Applied Sciences itself is
committed to providing high quality, relevant science programmes
enabling graduates to be equipped with the knowledge, skills
and competence allowing them to contribute to Ireland’s growing
technological sector.
Room 206, Bernard Crossland Building,
Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5BN
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 4653 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 5666
Contact: Dr Siobhan Jordan
T: +353 (0) 42 937 0569 F: +353 (0) 42 939 3505
FUSION PROJECT
Re-Gen Waste Ltd seeks to research methods of processing
mixed municipal waste (MMW) in order to 1) reduce the proportion
remaining to be landfilled, 2) treat in order to render suitable for
storage in non-hazardous landfill and 3) if possible access a value
added output from waste while remaining within current planning
and processing restrictions.
To develop and implement internet technologies to enable
the company to deliver training and consultancy services to
multiple clients simultaneously in both local and in export
markets.
Graduate: Frank Bourke
Start: 13 August 2007 End: 12 May 2008
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Graduate: Laura Zaffaroni Start: 16 April 2007 End: 15 October 2008
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B9 Energy (O&M) Ltd
Imperative Energy Ltd
University College Cork,
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
B9 Energy (O&M) Ltd is Ireland’s leading company in
managing, operating and maintaining 449 turbines over
33 Wind Farms. They are the worlds first to achieve
Integrated Management system accreditation to ISO
9001, ISO 14001 and compliance with OHSAS 18001.
Imperative Energy Ltd is a leading supplier of
renewable energy (heat, steam and electricity)
generated from biomass fuel to clients in the
healthcare, industrial, commercial and public sectors
through purposely designed plant located at the
client’s site. IEL has offices in the UK and Ireland and
is currently expanding into the North American market.
Contact: Mr Ian Harvey
Willowbank Road, Millbrook Industrial Estate,
Larne BT40 2SF
T: +44 (0) 28 2826 0297 F: +44 (0) 28 2826 3901
E: [email protected] W: www.b9energy.co.uk
Academic Partner
University College Cork is one of Ireland’s leading
research institutions with research income on average
€40million per annum. UCC has close links with industry
and hosts national research centres in microelectronics,
biosciences and nanotechnology and has a full time
research staff of 300.
Contact: Dr Eamon McKeogh
Sustainable Energy Research Group, Department of Civil &
Environmental Engineering, UCC, College Road, Cork
T: +353 (0) 21 490 2524 F: +353 (0) 21 490 1957
E: [email protected] W: www.ucc.ie
FUSION PROJECT
To automate and improve the company’s wind farm
monthly reporting system and measuring actual
performance.
Graduate: Adam McCullough
Contact: Joe O’Carroll
Unit 4, Block H, Maynooth Business Campus,
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
T: +353 (0)1 651 0344 F: +353 (0)1 651 0345
W: www.imperativeenergy.ie
Academic Partner
activities etc.
Contact: Professor Robin Clarke
Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim BT37 OQB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6271 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 6871
FUSION PROJECT
Develop in-house heating system design and
installation capability, relating to solar collectors and
biomass boilers.
Graduate: Daire Friel
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Kedco PLC
Caffrey Monumental Works Ltd
The QUESTOR CENTRE
School of Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Kedco PLC are a bio-science renewable energy
company operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland
which has business interests in the areas of biomass
and biogas for power generation. The companies use
technologies such as anaerobic digestion and gasification
to generate sustainable electricity. Kedco is recognised
as a leader in the area of bio-science renewable energy
by third parties on both sides of the Atlantic.
Caffrey Monumental Works Ltd is a family run business
that successfully supplies headstones and granite
and marble products to the public and trade in the
Republic of Ireland.
Contact: Paul Kingston
Unit 6, Portgate Business Park, Monkstown, Co. Cork
T: +353 (0) 21 467 0421 F: +353 (0) 21 483 4390
E: [email protected] W: www.kedco.com
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The QUESTOR Centre, part of Queen’s University, is
an exciting and dynamic international environmental
research co-operative serving a select membership
made up of environmental regulators and
environmentally responsible companies, ranging in
size from large multi-national corporations through to
forward looking SMEs. QUESTOR provides member
organisations with a highly focussed environmental
research programme, delivered by multi-disciplinary
staff at world class environmental research institutions.
Contact: Mr David Caffrey
Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
T: +353 (0) 41 983 7013 F: +353 (0) 41 983 1805
E: [email protected] W: www.caffreystone.com
Academic Partner
The School of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and
Strategy are at the forefront of current thinking
in those key interdependent areas of marketing,
entrepreneurship and strategy with a high
quality and quantity of research. The school enables
participants to acquire knowledge and skills that
will enable them to make a significant contribution
to the development of marketing orientated and
entrepreneurial focused business activities in an
international context. The school has set up a Business
Advisory Forum comprised of senior marketing
decision makers in Northern Ireland, to better achieve
closeness with the market.
Contact: Ciaran Prunty
T: +44 (0) 28 9097 5577 F: +44 (0) 28 9097 4011
E: [email protected] W: www.questor.qub.ac.uk Contact: Prof. Ken O’Neill
Jordanstown Campus, Shore Road,
Newtownabbey BT37 0QB
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 8062 F: +44 (0) 28 9036 8993
FUSION PROJECT
FUSION PROJECT
To develop and implement a cost effective process for
the dry anaerobic digestion of organic material for the
municipal waste industry and the agricultural sector.
Graduate: John Brennan
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New product development of household decorative
items including the development and implementation of
NPD systems, technology and procedures.
Graduate: Takis Kavvadias
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Nutri Science Ltd
C.J. Sheeran Limited
School of Art & Design
University of Ulster, School of the Built Environment,
Centre for Sustainable Technologies
Nutri Science Ltd develop and manufacture nutraceutical
products with particular emphasis on veterinary, small
animal and equine markets. The vet range of small
animal products includes products for problems such
as joints, skin & coat and nervousness. These have
been successfully selling for the past 4 years.
C.J. Sheeran Ltd produce and supply a wide range
products for the farm, stud farm, home and garden.
These products include a wide range of prerniurn
outdoor pressure-treated timber products for domestic,
agricultural, and horticultural needs, backed up from
hugely dedicated and knowledgeable sales, support and
production teams. The company is also an important
centre for the recovery and recycling of clean wood
waste materials.
Contact: Louise Grubb
Nutri Science Ltd, Unit 622,
IDA Industrial Estate, Waterford
T: +353 (0) 5130 4010 F: +353 (0) 5130 4677
E: [email protected] W: www.nutri-science.net
Academic Partner
To increase collaborative and partnership activity
of the university through substantive outreach
achievements through – entrepreneurship and
research at national and international levels, seeking
the links that are most productive and of demonstrable
excellence, facilitate the best level of teaching,
research and knowledge transfer.
Contact: Ms Terri McManus
Belfast Campus, York Street, Belfast BT15 1ED
T: +44 (0) 28 9026 7382 F: +44 (0) 28 9026 7356
FUSION PROJECT
Transferral of Design Practices processes and
capabilities, a design philosophy that can be
implemented and reprocessed whenever the company
requires it for prospective products.
Graduate: David Manser
Contact: Ms Ashleigh Doyle
Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois
T: +353 (0) 57 875 6700 F: +353 (0) 57 875 6814
E: [email protected] W: www.timberfencinggates.ie
ACADEMIC PARTNER
The Centre for Sustainable Technologies undertakes
multidisciplinary research to design, create, develop,
improve, demonstrate and evaluate emerging,
existing and alternative sustainable renewable energy,
building design, construction materials, transport and
environmental modification technologies.
Contact: Dr Sina Rezvani
T: +44 (0) 28 9036 6923 F: +44 (0)28 9036 6923
E: [email protected] W: www.cst.ulster.ac.uk FUSION PROJECT
Development of a techno-economic decision support
model and implementation of supply chain optimisations
towards an integrated and sustainable wood waste
management system while maintaining a holistic overview
as regards other divisions within the company.
Graduate: Brendan Hogan
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Kelly Brothers Ltd
Kelly Brothers Ltd supplies all types of wooden
doors to builder providers at the upper end of
the market right across the island. The business,
having already invested heavily, would now like
to streamline their manufacturing processes
to introduce new products (with emphasis on
penetrating the UK market) and to reduce
its wastage.
Contact: John Kelly
Rossmore Industrial Estate, Co. Monaghan
W: www.kellybrothers.ie
Academic Partner
Contact: Professor Dennis McKeag
W: www.ulster.ac.uk
Companies
Academic Institutes
FUSION PROJECT
Review manufacturing processes to improve quality,
reduce waste and identify new product opportunities.
Graduate: Denise Rafferty
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INTERTRADEIRELAND
FUSION
Partnership Guide
3touch Ltd
85
A.N. Irwin & Son Ltd
50
Clada Mineral Water
Company Ltd
77
30
Clonarn Clover Ltd
55
Combi-Lift Ltd
31
Abba Employment Agency
Actovation Ltd
Agricultural Trust Ltd
124
86
121
29
Aine’s Chocolates
51
Aircraft Mgment
Technologies Ltd
56
87
Cora Systems Ltd
91
52
Creganna Ltd
108
18
Crospon Ltd
109
Appletree Press
Atto Abrasives Ltd
Augher Co-Op Authentik Language
Learning Ltd
Autonomy Meridio Ltd B9 Energy (O&M) Ltd
122
19
118
53
106
88
128
BioAtlantis Ltd
8
Biocolor Ltd
9
Biznet IIS Ltd
89
76
BMA Geoservices Ltd
83
90
Breezemount Electrical
& Hydraulics Ltd
26
79
Bright Solutions Ltd
C.J. Sheeran Ltd
Caffrey Monmumental
Works Ltd
Cahill Truck Bodies
Campion Concrete
Products Ltd
20
133
131
27
107
Carlton Cake Company Ltd
Castit Ltd
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130
Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd 73
Kelly Brothers Ltd
134
Sigmoid Pharma Ltd
97
66
Silotank Ltd
10
74
117
Killala Precision Components ltd 34
Smarthomes Ltd
25
Kitchen Bakes Ltd
67
SNC Engineering 49
KMC Engineering Ltd
35
Specialist Joinery Fittings Ltd 105
36
Stiona Software Ltd
101
Manitowoc Beverage Systems 37
102
System Label Ltd
123
38
Crossgar Meats Ltd
57
CyberColloids Ltd
58
Marcon Computations
International Ltd
DJV Insulations
13
Milgro
68
21
69
Tru Wood Ltd
98
Vigitrust Ltd
103
22
Vistamed Ltd
114
115
ÉireComposites Teo
119
MOR Solutions
Enbio Ltd
110
Farrell Bros Ltd
Fastform Research Ltd 80
111
Nutri Science Ltd
TE Laboratories Ltd
104
132
Teemore Engineering Ltd
70
15
16
Faughan Foods Ltd
60
Opt2vote Ltd 100
32
Optimum Results Ltd
126
Window & Roofing Concepts
125
Orica Blast & Quarry Surveys Ltd 48
Wiss Medi Teo
Foyle P.A.C. Ltd
61
Ovelle Pharmaceuticals Ltd
116
92
Patterson Protective Coatings Ltd39
Globetech Ltd
93
40
Good4U Food & Drink Co. Ltd
62
71
63
14
Hegarty’s Fitted Furniture Ltd
81
Redbay Boats Ltd
41
Herron Engineering
33
Intact Software Ltd
7
64
129
94
82
Foireann BDS Ltd
113
99
59
Fleming Engineering Ltd
6
47
Nvolve Ltd
Fastnet Mussels Ltd
Imperative Energy Ltd
12
Kedco PLC
ReGen Waste Ltd
75
17
120
42
127
Renley Ltd
23
43
Rockall Marine Ltd
44
Intelesens Ltd
112
54
Intelliden Ltd 95
45
28
Irish Breeze Ltd
84
24
11
Island Salads
65
Securicabin Ltd
46
ITS New Media Ltd
96
72
Rocwell Natural Mineral Water Ltd 78
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