Behind the launch of MH International’s Irish Depot: Q&A

At MH International, we recently announced the expansion of our operations with the opening of an Irish depot in Portlaoise – a major move for the company.

Here, we talked with Wayne Fisher, International Business Development Director, to learn more about what this means…

Q) The opening of the new Ireland depot marks an exciting time for MH International. Can you tell us more about what this means for the company?

It’s certainly a landmark moment! Already since joining MH International, I’ve seen incredible momentum as we work towards our goal of becoming a globally trusted construction partner, building lasting relationships through exceptional delivery and innovation.

The opening of the Ireland depot is just the latest example of this in action.

A major investment for us as a company, I think the move really serves to demonstrate our commitment to growth and to supporting the Irish construction and infrastructure sectors. It’s an exciting next step.

Q) Why did you decide to open a new depot in the country?

Of course, we already have a strong presence in the Irish market. However, the opening of this dedicated depot really marks the start of a new chapter for us.

Our decision to establish a strong physical presence and base Ireland comes in response to a period of sustained business growth across the entire region, as well as an increasing demand for specialist temporary works solutions. It’s my belief that this will allow us to provide faster and more tailored support to both new and existing customers in the region, elevating our service levels and forging stronger relationships.

Q) A key value at MH International is providing high quality customer service. What does the new depot mean for the industry?

Our aim is to help customers build with confidence. While the temporary works equipment is obviously an essential part, we believe that on-hand support and working with our customers at each stage of their project is just as important.

Having a centralised hub in Ireland not only ensures quicker site deliveries and easier access to our comprehensive portfolio of temporary works solutions, but it also means customers can readily access localised support and a first-class service. With a dedicated ‘on the ground’ sales and support team, customers can benefit from our end-to-end service offering, spanning in-house design, supply, installation and real-time monitoring.

It’s a really exciting time, both for us at MH International but also our customers.

Q) The next few years will be busy for Ireland’s construction sector, with significant investment into new and upgraded infrastructure planned. How can MH International support this?

Yes, there’s a lot of investment currently being made into Ireland’s built environment and infrastructure – which is great to see! For example, the National Development Plan 2018-2027 sets out Ireland’s largest ever investment in public infrastructure, with ten National Strategic Outcomes (NSO) and a total estimated investment of €116 billion over the period.

While temporary works is often the unsung hero of the construction industry, it really does have an integral role to play in the safe delivery of all these landmark projects. With over 60 years of engineering experience, including working on major projects across the building, utilities and transport sectors, we are well placed to support contractors with these proposed works.

Q) Can you introduce us to the MH International Ireland team?

Absolutely! Gary Keenan will be heading up our Regional Sales team in Ireland, where we now have operational material ready for hire.

Our dedicated team is also reinforced by a strong engineering support base, and we are delighted to welcome Nik Arhipovs as our new Design Lead, further strengthening our technical capabilities.

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