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Kirby Group Engineering

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Company Research Report: Kirby Group Engineering



Company Overview



  • Name: Kirby Group Engineering

  • Mission of the Company: Kirby aspires to be the most trusted provider of high-value engineering and construction services, creating and sharing value through providing operationally excellent mechanical and electrical engineering services while building sustainable partnerships by always delivering on commitments.

  • Founded: 1964

  • Founders: Tom and Michael Kirby

  • Key People:

  • Jimmy Kirby (Executive Chairman)

  • Mark Flanagan (CEO)

  • Henry McCann (Group Operations Director/CEO Designate)

  • Donal Lynch (Group Finance Director)

  • Conor O’Brien (Group Commercial Director/CCO Designate)

  • Aidan J Kerins (Group Business Development Director)

  • Headquarters: Raheen Business Park, Limerick, Ireland

  • Number of Employees: Over 1,800

  • Revenue: On track for more than €700 million in 2024

  • Known For: Providing mechanical and electrical contracting services and specializing in high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) design and construction, serving sectors such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Industrial, and Power and Renewables.


Products and Services



Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Services


  • Description: Full-scale mechanical and electrical contracting services with specialization in HV/MV design and construction.

  • Key Features:

  • High voltage and medium voltage design and build services up to 400kV

  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects and HVDC interconnector projects


Specialist Services


  • Description: Off-site manufacturing, including fabrication, welding, multi-service module, pipe rack assembly, and BIM.

  • Key Features:

  • Production in dedicated cleanrooms for high purity pipework

  • Prefabricated methods aimed at completing 25% of projects


Recent Developments


  • New Facilities: Opened a new €8M Off-Site Manufacturing facility in Portlaoise, creating 50 jobs.

  • Leadership Transition: Announced the appointment of Henry McCann as the upcoming CEO, succeeding Mark Flanagan in 2025.

  • International Expansion: Opened the first office outside Europe in Cape Town, South Africa in 2023.

  • Partnerships: Joined the Dutch Data Center Association (DDA) as a partner member.


Recent Projects


  • Data Centres in Europe: Engages in the construction of data centres in Ireland, Sweden, Italy, and Denmark.

  • Life Sciences and Industrial Projects: Working on building and commissioning facilities in Ireland.


Corporate Social Responsibility


  • Charity Involvement: Active in numerous charitable initiatives, with donations exceeding €225,000 in 2023.

  • Bursary Programs: Promotes inclusion in engineering with bursaries for female students.


Conclusion


Kirby Group Engineering is a crucial player in the mechanical and electrical engineering space, with a strategic focus on high-value projects across sectors like data centres and power renewables. The company's dedication to expanding its international presence, investing in people, and promoting diversity ensures Kirby positions itself strongly for future challenges and opportunities.