Food & Beverage

Engineering Excellence for Ireland’s Food & Beverage Industry

At Dunreidy Engineering, we deliver specialised mechanical, electrical, and hygienic fabrication services to Ireland’s leading food and beverage manufacturers, supporting operations from processing to packaging with high-purity, compliant, and future-ready solutions.

With nearly 40 years’ experience in food-grade environments, we understand the hygiene, compliance, and turnaround pressures unique to food production. From dairy to beverages, from meat processing to bakery, we are trusted to deliver quality work in high-care zones, including live working environments.

Who We Work With

Dairy, Beverage & Nutritional Manufacturers

Meat, Poultry & Value-Added Processors

Frozen & Chilled Food Producers

Food-Grade Packaging Plants

Ready-Meal & High-Care Environments

FMCG Manufacturers With Clean or Wet Zones

HYCON® for Food Processing Zones

  • Supplied nationwide as a hygienic cable containment solution
  • Manufactured in Kilkenny from 316 stainless steel
  • Fully sealed, Sleek, and IP66-rated
  • Prefabricated to spec and delivered ready for installation
  • Process piping solutions that ensure safe and seamless fluid transport.

Mechanical Engineering Services

  • Pre-fab pipework for water, steam, gas & clean utilities
  • High-purity installations (WFI, CDIW, Clean Steam)
  • Chilled and mains water distribution
  • Stainless steel TIG and orbital welding
  • Heavy mechanical demolition or retrofit work
  • Shutdown and upgrade project delivery

Electrical Engineering Services

  • Power supply for process equipment
  • Lighting systems for production areas
  • LV & MV electrical installation
  • Panel building and commissioning
  • Process control and instrumentation cabling
  • General electrical & safety services

Fabrication Services

Our Kilkenny-based workshop supports all site projects with pre-manufactured fabrications, reducing site time, increasing safety, and simplifying compliance.

  • Cleanroom and hygienic furniture
  • Access platforms, stairways & mezzanines
  • Stainless steel screens, panels, and guards
  • Safety bollards and stainless enclosures
  • Bespoke product handling infrastructure
  • Ductwork or drain components

Skid Fabrication & Utility Modules

We manufacture engineered skids for process and utility zones in food and nutrition environments. These are fully tested, documented, and delivered with optional installation support.

  • Pump, valve, and triplex skids
  • Utility room piping assemblies
  • Heat exchanger or CIP-ready modules
  • Electrical wiring or instrumentation integration
  • Turnkey delivery or collaborative execution onsite
  • Complete Handover Pack Support and Documentation

Equipment On-Site Includes:

  • 3m press brake, guillotine, and rollers
  • Hydraulic ironworker & Pillar Drill
  • GF pipe saws, band saws, lathe
  • Hycon sizing tools and pipe-end preppers
  • Welding plant infrastructure and orbital welders
  • CNC support

What’s Included in Our Turnkey Delivery

When we work with food and beverage facilities, we’re not just installing products, we’re delivering outcomes. These support services are integrated into our projects across Mechanical, Fabrication, Skid, and Electrical divisions:

Tendering & procurement assistance
Safety planning and supervision
Scheduling and project coordination
Mechanical, electrical, and fabrication installation
Instrumentation services
BIM/Navisworks compatibility
Digital documentation (CMS, EIDA, SAPP)
Commissioning and QA handover packs
Preventive maintenance planning

What Our Customers Say….

’Dunreidy are very approachable, keep you well informed throughout projects, very strong Site Management, they complete excellent work with attention to detail on the specifics, very knowledgeable in site meetings and tend to come with solutions rather than problems / issues. They work well with Design Teams and Consultants and tend to get on with projects rather than stall until provided with a solution’’.

Michael Gaule, Contracts Manager, Kercon Construction

“Dunreidy Engineering has been amazing to work with. No one else offers what they do, and they’ve built a great relationship with us over the years. They’re super flexible, always willing to customise, and constantly go out of their way to help. They’re proactive, reliable, and just easy to work with”

Stephen Egan , I&C & Automation Lead Engineer ,World leading Engineering / Consultancy Firm for Pharmaceutical Sector

“Dunreidy Engineering Ltd. has been a trusted and preferred contractor at Leo Pharma, for over 20 years. During this time, they have successfully delivered numerous projects to the highest standards, consistently meeting and exceeding our expectations.

Their attention to detail, exceptional workmanship, and commitment to quality are clearly evident throughout every stage of their projects. In addition, Dunreidy’s personnel operate with a strong focus on safety and efficiency, contributing to a smooth and professional working environment.”

Leo Pharma, Dublin, Ireland

“We were extremely pleased with the recent fabrication work by Dunreidy Engineering. The team delivered with professionalism, technical expertise, and outstanding craftsmanship.

Their custom solutions significantly improved site safety and functionality. They communicated clearly, solved problems proactively, and worked closely with our staff to understand our needs. We would not hesitate to recommend Dunreidy Engineering Ltd for any future engineering or fabrication projects and look forward to working with Michael, Gordon and the team in the future.”

Michelle McGrath, EHS Manager, Bulmers Ireland

“I’ve worked with the Mechanical and Electrical Teams from Dunreidy across various industries, and they’ve consistently been a pleasure to collaborate with. Their professionalism, control, and ability to manage complex projects with multiple interfaces are always impressive. The team goes above and beyond to support work packages and solve problems, even outside their core expertise. Their installations are always top quality, highlighted by the patented Hycon hygienic cabling-pneumatics solution. Dunreidy’s continued involvement in all sites I’ve worked on further reflects the trust and confidence in their ability to deliver on infrastructure, business sustaining projects, and maintenance support.”

Senior Project Manager in the Distilling Industry

“I have had the pleasure of working with Dunreidy Engineering across many varied projects over the past 15 years, and have found both their electrical and mechanical contracting services always to be outstanding. Their teams have always demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail from start to finish. They have always delivered high-quality work, seamlessly coordinating complex installations while maintaining clear communication throughout. Their commitment to safety and precision allow complete confidence in their abilities and I would highly recommend Dunreidy Engineering for any electrical or mechanical contracting needs.”

Eamonn Hogan, Senior Engineering Manager, Tirlán

Why Choose Dunreidy?
Irish engineered, Irish manufactured with local stock and support
35+ years serving live, high-care production sites
Full in-house Mechanical, Fabrication, Electrical & Skid teams
Experts in cleanroom-inspired hygiene standards
Trusted by Ireland’s top dairy, meat, and beverage brands
HYCON® creators – setting new standards in food-grade containment

Ready to Upgrade Your Food Facility?

Whether you’re planning a line extension, facility upgrade, or full plant build, we’re ready to support you.

 

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