With the right focus - and a common platform - everything is possible
19 July, 2011
Although the need to take a breath is frequent, Ceramicx continues to welcome in the continual change and innovation that has been our keynote all through this year. At the beginning of July, for example, we opened our doors to host the board meeting of the new ICMR Technology Centre that was announced and launched by the Irish Industry Minister just a few weeks ago. 
Managers and directors from some of Ireland's largest manufacturers - Intel, Pfizer, EMC and officials from Enterprise Ireland and IDA - toured our plant and our expertise in infrared heating and then sat down with us around the Ceramicx boardroom table with more dialing in remotely. We discussed the fastest and most effective ways of rolling out best manufacturing practice and energy-efficient production through Ireland and we made plans to deliver those changes and benefits over the coming weeks and months.
At Ceramicx industrial heat consultants we are commited to advancing this work whether its expertise in providing infrared ovens, infrared furnace or providing expertise in thermoforming efficiency. It was a very good meeting; a coming together of company cultures, minds, and expertise - both technical and commercial. In every sense, our new technology centres are also tapping into the best traditions of Irish community and enterprise - referencing the successful traditions of meitheal and the 'work done with neighbour' - on which I have spoken before. The new industrial agenda and the new tasks set out by the Minister are extremely challenging: There is no doubt that this is a tall order - and the road ahead is steep. But at the same time - and make no mistake - great opportunities are available to us if we succeed here - and we will. What is on offer is the prospect of boosting not just our energy-based technologies; but also our general manufacturing competences; our small manufacturing companies and our business culture generally. These are key issues - and not just for Ireland. Manufacturing practice around the world is ever changing and, in every corner, must now also address the ecological and the social dimension. Cheapness in every sense is no longer an option. Becoming more competitive in these areas and in every means becoming world-class. This prospect means a lot of hard work, but the outcomes, however, will be more than rewarding. 
It might seem a piece of common sense - but not that common, as the saying goes - to remember that achievements such as the new ICMR centre are created by people. In this case Jim Lawler of Enterprise Ireland had everything to do with this new work and with the great potential ahead.It was therefore our pleasure at the meeting to be able to help pay a small tribute to Jim's vision, energy and networking expertise. The truth is that manufacturing businesses in Ireland - from the largest to the smallest - are very well placed to tackle opportunities in these sunrise manufacturing industries; to network together and to learn from each other. I hope to keep you updated with all the positives that emerge from this work in the coming months.
19 July, 2011
Although the need to take a breath is frequent, Ceramicx continues to welcome in the continual change and innovation that has been our keynote all through this year. At the beginning of July, for example, we opened our doors to host the board meeting of the new ICMR Technology Centre that was announced and launched by the Irish Industry Minister just a few weeks ago. Managers and directors from some of Ireland's largest manufacturers - Intel, Pfizer, EMC and officials from Enterprise Ireland and IDA - toured our plant and our expertise in infrared heating and then sat down with us around the Ceramicx boardroom table with more dialing in remotely. We discussed the fastest and most effective ways of rolling out best manufacturing practice and energy-efficient production through Ireland and we made plans to deliver those changes and benefits over the coming weeks and months.
At Ceramicx industrial heat consultants we are commited to advancing this work whether its expertise in providing infrared ovens, infrared furnace or providing expertise in thermoforming efficiency. It was a very good meeting; a coming together of company cultures, minds, and expertise - both technical and commercial. In every sense, our new technology centres are also tapping into the best traditions of Irish community and enterprise - referencing the successful traditions of meitheal and the 'work done with neighbour' - on which I have spoken before. The new industrial agenda and the new tasks set out by the Minister are extremely challenging: There is no doubt that this is a tall order - and the road ahead is steep. But at the same time - and make no mistake - great opportunities are available to us if we succeed here - and we will. What is on offer is the prospect of boosting not just our energy-based technologies; but also our general manufacturing competences; our small manufacturing companies and our business culture generally. These are key issues - and not just for Ireland. Manufacturing practice around the world is ever changing and, in every corner, must now also address the ecological and the social dimension. Cheapness in every sense is no longer an option. Becoming more competitive in these areas and in every means becoming world-class. This prospect means a lot of hard work, but the outcomes, however, will be more than rewarding. It might seem a piece of common sense - but not that common, as the saying goes - to remember that achievements such as the new ICMR centre are created by people. In this case Jim Lawler of Enterprise Ireland had everything to do with this new work and with the great potential ahead.It was therefore our pleasure at the meeting to be able to help pay a small tribute to Jim's vision, energy and networking expertise. The truth is that manufacturing businesses in Ireland - from the largest to the smallest - are very well placed to tackle opportunities in these sunrise manufacturing industries; to network together and to learn from each other. I hope to keep you updated with all the positives that emerge from this work in the coming months.
