???? Industry: Food & Beverage
???? Solution Type: Engineering Solutions | Mechanical & Electrical Systems
???? Client: Kerry Group
???? Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
???? Project Duration: Not specified
Design Features:
- Full disconnection and removal of legacy mechanical and electrical systems
- Cross-border logistics across European countries
- Complete reinstallation at state-of-the-art Innovation Centre
- €1.5m contract value
- Supported by full mechanical design and CAD drafting
Overview of the Project
Challenge:
Kerry Group invested €100 million in its new Global Technology & Innovation Centre, which accommodates 800 staff across R&D, product commercialisation, business development, and support functions. To support the facility’s setup, equipment from multiple European locations had to be relocated and reinstalled efficiently and compliantly.
Solution Provided:
Dunreidy Engineering was appointed to manage this highly technical mechanical and electrical project. This involved system documentation, strategic disconnection, international transport, and reinstallation at the Innovation Centre in Naas
Key Results:
- Completion of complex international systems relocation
- Successful €1.5 million project delivery
- Expert use of CAD and high-skilled mechanical engineers
- Zero reported disruptions during the commissioning phase
Constraints or Requirements:
- Tight timelines for reinstallation
- Cross-border logistics and equipment permits
- Accurate documentation for disassembly and reassembly
- Ensuring compatibility in newly constructed infrastructure
Dunreidy Engineering’s Solution
Our Approach:
We provided end-to-end mechanical and electrical engineering services, covering system mapping, CAD design support, dismantling of legacy systems, and full reinstallation.
Technology & Expertise Used:
- Team of specialist mechanical engineers and technicians
- Professional CAD drafting to support reinstall planning
- Expertise in logistics planning between European sites
Key Project Outcomes
| Metric | Before Our Solution | After Our Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Standards | Managed locally across disjointed sites | Fully unified system under one compliant hub |
| Cost Efficiency | Disparate equipment across countries | Centralised system – efficient and effective |
| Safety & Labour | Complex multi-site coordination needed | Safely executed with specialist teams |
- Centralisation of multiple systems from Europe to Ireland
- Fully collaborative CAD-aided design process
- Team efficiency in system transport and installation
