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TALON ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECT SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR NI MERCHANTS
WATER ENGINEERING FIRM ACHIEVES CPD ACCREDITED EMPLOYER STANDARD
Consulting Engineers has been awarded Engineers Ireland’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer Standard. Established in 2023 with offices in Ballina and Sligo, the Irish-owned firm provides expert services across large- scale residential, commercial
Talon Manufacturing has announced it will now directly supply merchants in Northern Ireland, in a move aimed at delivering greater efficiency and
Gail Burns.
service continuity. Merchants can now place orders directly with Talon through Regional Manager Gail Burns, who will be a single, consistent point of contact for all enquiries, orders and account support, ensuring a more transparent and efficient supply process. Gail brings in-depth experience of the Northern Ireland merchant sector and is on hand to support the transition and ongoing account management. “We’re committed to providing Northern Ireland’s merchants with the high levels of service, reliability and support they deserve,” said Gail. “This new direct model gives us the opportunity to work even more closely with customers across the region, offering faster response times and a more personal service. I’m looking forward to supporting our merchant partners as we enter this new phase.” Talon’s move to directly supply merchants in Northern Ireland and strengthen its partnership with local merchants comes as the plumbing parts manufacturer approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026. www.talon.co.uk
and industrial developments including energy, water and
L-R: Bianca Fachin and Mark Forbes, MFA Consulting Engineers, with Damien Owens, Engineers Ireland.
development path, from graduate level to project engineer and onward to senior and chartered roles. Mark Forbes, Director, MFA Consulting Engineers, said, “This accreditation not only recognises the standards we’ve already set but also highlights our commitment to continuously developing our team. It rubberstamps our plans to support the growth of both our current engineers and the next generation of talent who will shape the future of MFA.” www.engineersireland.ie.
wastewater infrastructure projects. Its portfolio includes foul and watermain network design, SuDS and flood-relief schemes. The CPD Accredited Employer Standard is designed to help organisations improve the competence of their engineers, developing employees who are agile and adaptable. A key milestone has been the launch of the firm’s Graduate Career Programme, designed to guide early- career engineers through a structured
UISCE ÉIREANN ADOPTS WATER SERVICES STRATEGIC PLAN 2050
Uisce Éireann’s strategic plan to provide safe, secure and sustainable water services, protecting public health and the environment while supporting the delivery of housing and jobs, has been approved by Housing Minister James Browne and adopted by its Board. The Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 (WSSP 2050) outlines the strategic direction and actions the utility body will implement to ensure sustainable public water services for Ireland and replaces the previous WSSP covering the period 2015 to 2040.
Sean Laffey, Asset Management and Sustainability Director with Uisce Éireann, said, “The Water Services Strategic Plan is an important document that will set out how we will manage Ireland’s water and wastewater services for the next quarter century. “This critical infrastructure will underpin economic development and housing delivery, while safeguarding public health and enhancing the environment, enabling communities to thrive.” Uisce Éireann has also, meanwhile, commenced a major infrastructure project to upgrade the wastewater
network in North Drogheda. The €22m investment will increase wastewater capacity to support the development of over 5,000 new homes. www.water.ie
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