2ND EDITION EDITION 44TH
COMPANY NEWS
COMPANY NEWS - PAGES 1
2024 Emloyee’s of the Year
Employees Of The Year 2024
February Wellbeing Series Digital Gym Pension Sessions Recognition Update 2025 Wellness Moments WELLNESS - PAGES 2-4
Before the Christmas 2024, we announced our three employees of the year for Merit Medical Galway. Dominika Gworek, Marcello Deidda and Alan Kelly. Each individual has made outstanding contributions to Merit Galway and have shown their continuous use of the Merit Way values and willingness to go above and beyond in helping out their teammates and other employees in the company. Congratulations to each of you.
Merit Medical - Sustainability 2024 Good Catch Winners ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - PAGES 4-5
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - PAGES 6 - 7
A Look Back at 2024: A Year of Innovation and Growth in R&D Get to know the R&D team
PRODUCTION - PAGE 8
Mak Update
SPORTS & SOCIAL - PAGE 9
S&S Minutes of Meeting 28/01/2025
CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2025 - PAGE 10- 12 What the Claddagh Watch does
Valentine Raffle How to volunteer
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WELLNESS UPDATE
February Wellbeing Series
WELLNESS UPDATE
Pension Sessions
Recognition Update 2025
WELLNESS UPDATE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY - CONTINUED December - Good Catch Winners
January - Good Catch Winners
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Title: "A Look Back at 2024: A Year of Innovation and Growth in R&D"
As we bid farewell to 2024, it is important to reflect on the Title: "A Look Back at 2024: A Year of Innovation and Growth in R&D" significant milestones we have made within the R&D projects over the past year.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - CONTINUED Other key contributions that have propelled us forward on our journey of excellence and progress are: Collaborative Partnerships: Collaboration has been a key driver of success in our R&D endeavours throughout 2024. By fostering partnerships with academia, industry experts, and other research institutions, we have been able to leverage collective expertise and resources to accelerate innovation and achieve mutual goals. These collaborations have not only enriched our projects but have also strengthened our network and reputation in the R&D community.
Sustainability Initiatives: In 2024, we received our Green Lab certificate, implementing energy-efficient processes, and reducing our carbon footprint. These efforts underscore our commitment to advancing sustainable solutions and contributing to a more environmentally conscious future.
Employee Recognition and Development: At the heart of our R&D success in 2024 are our talented and dedicated employees. We are proud to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of our team members who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, resilience, and expertise in driving our R&D projects forward. Through continued investment in employee training, professional development, and a culture of innovation.
Get to know the R&D Team!
Name: Stacey King Role: R&D Tech III
Name: Amy McDonald Role: R&D Engineer II Years in Merit: 5 Years From: Loughrea Interests: Travel, Readings
Years in Merit: 1 Year From: Abbeyknockmoy Interests: Travel, Running
Production
Mak Update
In January we fully launched the New Auto J-Former in Mak for Nitinol lines and the teams are working hard to launch the second piece of equipment for Stainless. On Thursday 9th of Jan we ran the first of our Pre- Production lots in Stainless and all is going to plan. Some of our Mak Stainless Operators with Automation Eng Jimmy Mc Donagh to run our first Pre-Production lot. From left to right: Liam Mc Donagh, Noelle Flaherty, Joyce Cooke, Daniel Mal, Kaylee Molloy, Jimmy Mc Donagh & Roisin Burke
Daniel Mal Mak Stainless Operator running our 1st Pre Production Wire through the new Auto Pull Tester on Thurs 9th Jan 2025. Well Done Daniel & Thank you!
Mak Stainless crew all eager to see the new machine run & get the gains!
SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
S&S Minutes Of Meeting 28/01/2025
Sports and Social Meeting at 16:00pm 28/01/2025 The purpose of the meeting was to plan out the events for the year 2025. The meeting started at 16:10 and finished at 17:00.
Progress at the meeting It was agreed our budget did not allow to include grandchildren/nieces or nephews, in activities organised as numbers are too great Doughnut Day and Pancake Tuesday was reviewed for next year, a more inclusive day that celebrates the diversity of all cultures within the company may be more appropriate Act of Kindness event to be published Budget Valentines/St. Patricks Draw agreed A date has not yet been agreed for St. Patrick's Night Out, a provisional date has been identified and will be communicated shortly.
A schedule of events was compiled for the 1st quarter, see below. Agreed on venue for Christmas Party - to be communicated
For the next meeting Confirm date for St Patricks Night out. Agree schedule of events for the 2nd qtr.
SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB - CONTINUED
CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2025 Claddagh Watch Patrol
The Claddagh Watch Patrol received the highest number of votes and will be our Charity of the Year 2025 and focus of our fundraising efforts.
The Claddagh Watch Patrol is a local non-government funded community organisation that is dedicated to nightly watches of the waterways of Galway city. Their main mission is to carry out regular group patrols along Galway’s waterways and watch for anyone that seems distressed or disorientated near the River Corrib or canals and encourage them to move away from the danger of the water.
If you would like to learn more follow the link attached: https://www.facebook.com/CladdaghWatch/
CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2025 - Continued
CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2025 - Continued
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