Electric.ie Jan/Feb 2021

8 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Celebrates 30 Years in Business F ounded in 1991, ATC has grown from its first modest location at Adelaide Road in central Dublin to become a market-leading company in its field. Mary Curley, Liam Prendergast and Brian Walsh joined founding managing director Ciaran O’Reilly, to form the management team that has brought ATC to its current successful position. As the company enters its thirtieth year of life, ATC is pleased and proud to confirm that this team is still directing the company. “Launching a new business is never straightforward and ours wasn’t without its challenges in the early years" says Ciaran . "We worked hard as a team to expand and develop the product ranges whilst at the same time growing the customer base throughout Ireland. We knew we were onto something special and chased every opportunity. From the very beginning, we always believed that our core values of Quality, Customer Care and Service are the cornerstone of longevity and success. Exceptional customer care and quality products were the priority then, as they still are today” . Growth was reinforced by the establishment of two separate divisions within the company in 2001: ATC Automation specialises in machine controls, vision inspection systems and a focus on enabling companies to improve productivity within manufacturing. The addition of ISO 9001 Quality Accreditation enhanced the processes and operations of the company. It had also enabled the Automation division to be recognised as an accredited supplier to American multinationals that were establishing a strong presence in Ireland at the time. ATC Electrical & Mechanical. Renowned for their innovative and energy-efficient heating and hygiene products, several of them award-winning over the years. ATC’S development strategy was to identify, design and develop quality energy-efficient own- branded products in the Electrical Mechanical Division. This was recognised as an important opportunity for future growth. It has proven to be the case. The growth of the business brought demand for extra staff and upgraded premises. After two ATC Liam Prendergast, Purchasing Director, Mary Curley, Financial Director, Brian Walsh, Sales Director with Ciaran O'Reilly, Managing Director. The Airton Road Premises 1996 - 2008