Congratulations to the following FM Engineers who all successfully completed the 17th Edition Electrical Training with Southern Regional College, Newry:…….
Paddy McArdle – pictured below
Oliver Clarke – pictured below
Joe McGivern
Raymond Greer
Sean Duffy
John McDonald
Gareth Toale
Anthony Byrne

Two of our Installation Engineers Sean Duffy and Anthony Byrne won an internal competition, all expenses paid holiday to Malta.

FM Environmental have an office in Malta for over 10 years. When Sean and Anthony finished touring the capital city of Vallentta and basking in the sunshine, they took time out to visit our office, workshop and team of staff.

FM Environmental this week introduced the latest in fleet management technology with the launch of the Vehicle Management System for all its service and installation fleet. The new system, provided by NIBC Ltd., employs GPRS and satellite navigation technology to provide instant, real-time location and monitoring of the Company’s nationwide fleet of 16 vehicles. With the rapid expansion in recent years of the Company’s service operation FM Environmental realised that to fully capitalise on a nationwide team of service engineers they needed a more professional and effective method of managing and deploying their resources. The Vehicle Management System provides more efficient fleet management, better route-planning, quicker response to customers’ needs and greater flexibility in the use of service and installation engineers. FM currently employs a regionally-based team of Service and Installation personnel in Newry, Carlow, Limerick, Monaghan, Fermanagh and Derry and the addition of the new system will help provide customers with an unparalleled response to their servicing and call-out requirements.

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade held its Annual Gala Banquet on Friday 10th October in the Canal Court Hotel. Over 300 guests from the local business community were in attendance at what was regarded as one of the most glamorous and prestigious events in the local business calendar. The Special Guest of Honour, Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern delivered a compelling, thought provoking and entertaining keynote speech to a captivated audience.

FM Environmental were noted in his speech as a local business who has experienced significant growth within the last two years, particularly in the Republic of Ireland and overseas.

FM Environmental together with one of their main suppliers Grundfos Pumps hosted their 5th annual corporate golf day at Warrenpoint Golf Club on Friday last 5th September.

The four-ball competition was enjoyed by the participants who included FM Environmental’s own workforce and customers from Ireland, Scotland and Malta.

After the competition a delicious meal was enjoyed by all and an array of beautiful prizes awarded to the winners. FM Environmental’s Marketing Manager Nicola Whyte thanked their suppliers who kindly sponsored the top prizes – Dave Dunne Controls, Daly Park & Co, Total Pipeline Specialist, S&S Communications, Victoria Engineering, Binders and SilverCraft.

FM Environmental Group Chairman, Eamonn Fitzpatrick extended a warm welcome to all who travelled to Warrenpoint and thanked the Golf Club for their excellent hospitability through the day and evening.

1st Prize (NET)- Motorised Golf Trolly Sponsored by Grundfos Pumps, Won by Garry Ferguson 39pts
Team Prize – Day Golfing to include meal in Warrenpoint Golf Club x 4 Sponsored by FM Environmental Ltd, Won by Team 2 – Best of top 3 scores
Gerry Daly, Michael McGrath, Gerry Murtagh 109pts
2nd Prize (NET)- 32”LCD TV Sponsored by Dave Dunne Controls, Won by Liam McElgunn 36pts
3rd Prize (NET)- Mobile Phone Sponsored by S & S Communications, Won by, Jim McCorry 34pts
4th Prize (NET)- Golf Bag Sponsored by Total Pipeline Solutions, Won by Eddie Curtis 33pts
5th Prize (NET)- Ipod Docker Sponsored by Daly Park & Co. Won by, Stephen Devlin 32pts better on back 9
Longest Drive on 17th hole – Russell Hobbs Coffee Maker Sponsored by Silvercraft, Malta. Won by, Nevin Trainor
Nearest the Pin on 6th hole – Lamp Sponsored by Daly Park & Co. Won by, Edgar Donaldson 177.5”
Yellow Ball Raffle – Digital Photo Frame Sponsored by Victoria Engineering, Won by Mickey Carr Team 9 FM/Grundfos Team Captain raffle for best player (NET) – Digital Internet Radio Sponsored by Silvercraft, Malta Won by Gerry Daly 41pts

Solid food waste is a major cause of sink blockages. Existing strainer devises usually cannot gurantee full retention of this waste or get clogged too quickly.

The SINK GUARD unit fits under the sink bowl and contains a food strainer basket that can be removed through the plug hole.

The fitting come complete with elfin connection which acts a standard U-Bend meaning that the Sink Guard wont take up any more space than a normal pipe fitting.

The Sink Guard is ideal for reducing solid build up in grease traps.

The unit can be easily retrofitted into existing 90mm plug holes.

For prices contact FM today
+44(0)2830266616 or gg@fmenvironmental.com

On Thursday last Eamonn Fitzpatrick, Group Chairman of FM Environmental welcomed visitors from Kirovsk in Russia.
They were guests of Newry & Mourne Council, here to support the Russian Maiden in the Maiden of the Mourne’s Festival.
Newry is also twinned with Kirovsk.

FM Environmental has received the Environmental Management System again, when re-assessed against the requirements of the standard BS 8555, Phase 3.
Certificate Issued by NQA

At 6.30am on Sunday the 22nd June FM Environmental’s Kevin Fitzpatrick dived into the warm Mediterranean Sea that cradles the picturesque town of Nice in the south of France. Just over thirteen hours later, having swam, biked and run through the stunning Cote d’Azur, Kevin crossed the finish line of one of the toughest one-day endurance tests in sport– the Ironman triathlon.

The ultimate challenge for the triathlete, the Ironman-distance triathlon comprises a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26 mile marathon to finish. It is as much a test of mental resilience as physical fitness with athletes dedicating up to 12 months of the year training for the event.

“I turned 40 last November and decided I had to mark the sombre occasion with something memorable. I wanted a challenge and the Ironman just seemed insane enough to fit the bill.” commented Kevin.

Almost 2500 other enthusiasts entered the race in France which has become one of the biggest events on the Ironman calendar, however the challenging bike course and intense heat did take its toll.

“Around 1900 athletes finished the race as heat exhaustion got to many during the marathon. The scenery around Nice is spectacular but after 13 hours on the go all you want to see is a cold beer!” remarked Kevin.

Kevin would like to thank his sponsors FM Environmental and Grundfos Pumps in supporting his trip. He hopes to return to Nice again next year but this time he intends watching the event from the beach rather than enduring it on a bike!

FM Environmental held an information Seminar on Grease Removal featuring their award wining product the ‘Grease Guardian’on Thursday 26th June in Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin City Centre.
The Seminar was a great success, thank you to all who attended and congratulations to those who won the free gifts.
If you require any further information contact a member of staff in our Grease Guardian Department who will be only to happy to help.