Partnership designed to boost Irish plastics processors

According to TSM’s sales director Declan Byrne, the natural synergy between the two companies is an exciting development for the hub of plastics processors that manufacture and export globally from Ireland.

In addition to benefiting from TSM’s large installation base and expertise in plastics blending, the partnership will provide customers with the assurance of working with a single supplier. TSM’s sales manager John Ross MacMahon will oversee all future turnkey plastic moulding and system integrations, providing on-the-ground customer support. 

Nigel Flowers, managing director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK describes this as a real opportunity for the company to further strengthen its presence throughout Ireland. “We are very excited to be working in partnership with the team at TSM and regard their appetite for innovation and insight of the plastics sector in Ireland as a way to add more value to the relationships we share with existing and prospective customers.”

Flowers continues: “Given the dominance of medical and electronic moulding in Ireland, precision, value for money, fast cycle times and quality components are equally critical. Additionally, the market is seeking innovation and something that gives them a competitive edge. It’s here, with our advanced application technologies, seamless integration with ancillary equipment and access to market-leading material handling and data analytics to address unproductive processes and energy usage, all backed by responsive service and support, where Sumitomo (SHI) Demag with TSM can really make a tangible difference and help plastic processors become more competitive.”

Putting the local opportunities into context, Byrne adds: “Ireland’s government strategy to attract international investment has been hugely successful. Automotive, medtech, ICT and biopharma continue to grow, with world class processors, suppliers and over 230 businesses driving annual exports valued at over €1.62 billion, and growing.” 

 “With a strong pool of engineering talent, access to a highly educated workforce and continued investment in polymer career pathways and apprenticeships, Ireland is well positioned to further strengthen its bond with both local SMEs and international clients.

Flowers concludes: “Being able to access a solid and reliable equipment portfolio of injection moulding machines, robotics, downstream material handling equipment and production analytics, combined with local service support, helps to de-risk integration projects, which our customers value."