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Kerry engineering firm Tricel announces new partnership with Xylem
Irish engineering group Tricel has acquired Lowara Distriburions as part of a new partnership agreement with water technology firm Xylem.
Founded in 1973 as Killarney Plastics, Tricel has grown into a leading global engineering group, working across water storage and pumping, wastewater and stormwater management, and construction and distribution.
Tricel announced the strategic partnership with Xylem on Monday and will now be the exclusive distributor of Lowara products in the Republic of Ireland as part of the new agreement.
'This partnership with Xylem represents a pivotal moment for Tricel,' said Tricel chief executive Mike Stack. 'By combining our engineering expertise with Xylem's distribution strength and the renowned Lowara brand, we will deliver a more comprehensive portfolio and enhanced technical support to customers of all scales across Ireland.'
Lowara Distribution Ireland operations manager Richard Keegan said the new agreement will allow Lowara to leverage Tricel's market presence and "deliver Lowara's energy-efficient pumps and systems through their established channels".
Tricel was started in 1973 by Anne and Con Stack in Killarney. The company initially produced products from glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) for the local community. In the 1990s and 2000s, the company expanded its exports, before embarking on an acquisition strategyto establish manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and Europe.
The company employs more than 600 people supplying a range of products including storage tanks, pumps, sewage treatment tanks, construction products, and lubricants.
