FM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN WATER!
FM Environmental Ltd. celebrated 30 years in business this year. The internationally acclaimed pumping and wastewater engineering company was founded in 1977 by businessman Eamonn Fitzpatrick.
FM Environmental is also expanding its design and engineering activities at its European factory in Malta making the Mediterranean island the main Research & Development Centre for the group. FM Environmental (Malta) Ltd. is also the Company’s head sales office for southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle-East.
For 30 years FM Environmental has been leading the way in pumping and wastewater treatment engineering. As it expands its activities at home and abroad the Company is fully aware of the challenges and opportunities that the industry presents it. FM Environmental plans to be part of that future for at least another 30 years!
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FM OPEN STAFF GYM
On Friday last FM Environmental had the official launch of their new state-of-the-art staff Gym.
FM Environmental is committed to the positive development of its workforce and believes physical exercise has an important role to play. Managing Director Kevin Fitzpatrick stated “we hope all staff will avail of the new Gym, as exercise can aid weight loss, lower blood pressure and reduce stress.”
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NEW OFFICE OPENS IN DUNDALK
FM opened new office in Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk,Co Louth.
The Company aims to cement its position in the Republic of Ireland through a physical presence in Dundalk and the sales office will be used for meeting, tendering, administrative requirements and general promotion of FM Environmental.
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FM OPEN NEW SERVICE WORKSHOP & OFFICES
New purpose build Service & Repair workshop and office building opened in May 2007, behind the Head Office in Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry.
Workshop opening hours:
Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm
Friday 8am – 3pm
The new workshop and office building is a modern and custom built facility, offering quick and professional service and repair of pumps and motors, as well as specialist mechanical equipment for the waste water industry.
The facilities will provide customers with a modern and comprehensive pump and motor repair service and incorporates the Rapid Rewind motor rewind business.
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ABBEY GRAMMER PRIZE GIVING
Kevin, an Abbey Grammar past-pupil, had been invited to address parents, teachers and pupils on his time at the Abbey and his years since leaving in 1986. Kevin reflected on his days at the school and how they had been some of the most memorable of his life. He noted how the Abbey had in recent years, under the stewardship of Headmaster Dermot McGovern, become one of the leading grammar schools in N. Ireland with its pupils regularly achieving the top accolades in the province’s annual examination results.
Kevin commended the GCSE recipients and award winners on their hard work and success to date but cautioned pupils not to lose sight of the wider educational possibilities outside of academia. He encouraged students to complete their education, travel where possible and to experience various work opportunities both at home and abroad. He also invited those who might discover they had a particular leaning towards the glamorous industry of wastewater treatment to consider FM Environmental as a potential employer in the future!
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FM Win ‘People Development’ Award
Held on Friday night last 11th June in the Canal Court Hotel Newry, FM Environmental were presented with the ‘People Development’ Award by Mr. Raymond Mullan OBE, Director of Newry & Kilkeel Institute of Further and Higher Education.
Managing Director, Kevin Fitzpatrick stated that FM Environmental was greatly honoured to have won the prestigious award and that the award was achieved as a result of an exceptional team effort. Nicola Whyte, Training & Development Manager and co-ordinator of the project, said that FM Environmental had just completed the Invest N.I. Company Development Programme and was currently working towards achieving the coveted Investors In People Award later this month.
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FM Host International Distributor Conference
FM ENVIRONMENTAL WINS SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA Orders worth more than £300,000 have been won by FM Environmental of Newry from customers in Australia since taking part in Invest Northern Ireland trade initiatives there.
The company, which specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of waste water treatment systems including the patented Grease Guardian product for use in restaurants, hotels, canteens and fast food outlets, announced its success in Australia at a conference for its international network of distributors and partners today.
Taking part in the inaugural FM Environmental International Distributor Conference were around 20 representatives from distributors and partners from twelve different countries, throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Eamon Fitzpatrick, FM Environmental’s group chairman, said: “Australia is now among our most important and growing global markets. With the help of Invest NI trade missions we’ve developed a strong platform there and identified opportunities for sustainable growth over the next few years.
“The aim of this first of many annual seminars that we plan is to encourage, guide and support our international distributors in building business in their respective markets,” he added.
Welcoming FM’s latest success, Alan Hingston, Invest NI’s Trade director, said: “This is a very progressive company which is continually seeking opportunities in the global business for the development of its business through direct sales and by means of joint ventures.
“FM is an excellent role model for other small to medium-sized engineering companies seeking growth by expanding into export markets,” he added.
FM Environmental, a past winner of a Northern Ireland Exporter of the Year Award, employs around 40 people at its Newry factory. The winners of the Northern Ireland Exporter of the Year Awards 2003/4 will be announced on 17 June at a gala event in Belfast City Hall.
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Newry Business Awards
Pictured here at the Newry Business Awards, held in the Canal Court Hotel, Eamon Fitzpatrick Company Chairman, Philip McCormack President of Newry Junior Chamber of Commerce & Kevin Fitzpatrick Managing Director.
More information on the awards further down the news page.
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