Irish Steel · 16 October 2024
Energy Update
Steve King, one of our energy associates provided us with this update: “Hi Tony, I just wanted to provide some news on energy initiatives, grants and incentives that are available to business for...
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Irish Steel · 30 May 2024
An Interview with Fred Graepel, MD of Graepel Perforators & Weavers
Who are Graepel Perforators & Weavers? FG: Graepels are a family-owned business involved in the manufacturing and design of Engineered Metal Products. With a wide variety of capabilities, we produce...
Irish Steel · 29 May 2024
Introduction to CBAM
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an environmental policy tool being introduced by the EU to help achieve its decarbonisation targets and prevent “carbon leakage,” where production...
Irish Steel · 6 March 2024
Plasma vs Laser Cutting
What is Plasma Cutting? Plasma Cutting is the first form of cutting that was developed in the 1950s as an alternative to flame cutting. Plasma cutting involves firing a superheated, electrically...
Irish Steel · 6 March 2024
Transformative Robotic Solutions for Traditional Fabrication Workshops
In the heart of manufacturing, traditional fabrication workshops have long been the backbone of industries such as construction, agriculture, and shipbuilding. These workshops have played a pivotal...
Irish Steel · 5 March 2024
Irish Steel Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Innovation
The Irish Association of Steel Fabricators (IASF), a leading association for members of the metalfabrication and manufacturing industry, is proud to announce the celebration of its...
Irish Steel · 1 February 2024
CSRD information
CSRD (Corporate Social Reporting Directive) or Reporting Directive, that you preferred to call it, I will summarise below, and share the description from the Enterprise Ireland website Corporate Sustainability Reporting - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie)
Irish Steel · 3 January 2024
Recap of The 2023 Irish Steel Awards
Held at the Midlands Park Hotel last October, this inaugural event attracted over 280 industry professionals where we had a great time mixing, mingling, learning, and creating business opportunities...
Irish Steel · 19 December 2023
Diversifying Your Sales Channels
Don’t Rely on One Sales Stream When your business begins to grow and gain momentum, it is important to look at what other sales channels will provide you with the most success. This often involves...
Irish Steel · 19 December 2023
Accountability For Business Owners
Accountability is one of the primary driving forces in all businesses. It stretches from the CEO, right down to the newest employee. When we are held accountable, we are more motivated to complete...
Irish Steel · 19 December 2023
Developing Systems for Business Growth
When we start on our business journey it is often a solo venture. You must learn and understand each aspect of your business. With this you develop systems and procedures which allow for the...
Irish Steel · 19 December 2023
How to Hire & Retain Top Tier Employees
If your business is on the uptake, it might be time to take on new employees, but you also want to retain the employees that are aiding in the progress of your company. Employee retention remains a...
Irish Steel · 19 December 2023
6 Steps to Avoid Burnout as Business Owners
As business owners, we face many obstacles to get our business off the ground and reach our goals. Some of these challenges we expect, such as, getting our accounts in order, hiring the right staff,...
Irish Steel · 19 December 2023
How to Develop a Business Growth Strategy
Without a growth strategy for your business, it may be difficult for employees and you to know the right direction to take your business. Setting goals and methods to achieve these goals and working...
Irish Steel · 19 December 2023
Your Business Numbers and the Power of Delegation
As business owners, we are there from the very start, long before it was a business when it was just an idea. To work for so long and to finally see your business grow is a great feeling. Even with...
Irish Steel · 21 December 2021
Irish Association Of Steel Fabricators & The Cliona Foundation
Teresa O’Neill presenting a cheque on behalf of the Irish Association of Steel Fabricators who are delighted and privileged to donate €1,500 to The Cliona Foundation. This is a wonderful charity that...