ETEX ACQUIRES LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAMING COMPANY HORIZON OFFSITE Delivering further on its strategy to lead in offsite construction methods worldwide, building solutions innovator Etex announces the acquisition of Horizon Offsite, headquartered in Tipperary. This acquisition follows closely on the group’s purchase of Cork-based technical consultancy company Evolusion Innovation, and boosts Etex’s ability to deliver…

MIDLANDS ENGINEERING FIRMS CLUSTER TO HELP EACH OTHER GROW DURING PANDEMIC Engenuity, a member-led network and engineering cluster in the Midlands, has been pivotal in empowering its members to survive and thrive despite the Covid-19 pandemic through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. The network, which is led by LEO Westmeath and supported by Offaly, Longford and Laois…

GROUNDFORCE LAUNCHES NEW DIVISION Groundforce to expand its products and services. Specialist supplier Groundforce is further expanding its product offering with the launch of a new division, Groundforce Safety. Groundforce Safety will be dealing in the areas of confined space safety, environmental monitoring and survey equipment. The new division will give customers even better access…

CHAINSAW SAFETY BASICS Working with a chainsaw involves many different work situations with both simple and more complicated steps. The chainsaw is a very effective tool, but it can also be dangerous if used improperly. In order to avoid accidents and unnecessary strain, you should use the correct working techniques, the best possible safety equipment…

BROOKS RETURNS TO IRISH OWNERSHIP AFTER 40 YEARS Murdock Builders Merchants, the Newry headquartered timber suppliers and builders’ merchants, has announced the acquisition of Brooks Group, comprising Brooks Builders Merchants and Dublin Plywood and Veneer, from Welsh based Premier Forest Products Group. The transaction is subject to the approval of the Competition and Consumer Protection…