Moffett Automated Storage open new HQ

Pictured performing the Official Opening of Moffett Automated Storage (AS) Headquarters at Listroar, Clontibret, County Monaghan is An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD together with Sam Moffett MD, Moffett AS, Minister Heather Humphreys TD, Joonas Ryynänen, CTO Moffett AS, Robert Moffett and representatives from Enterprise Ireland, Leader and Moffett AS management. Thirty additional new jobs were announced on the day covering technical, sales and aftermarket areas in Ireland and abroad. Main photo: Philip Fitzpatrick Photography

Moffett Automated Storage opens new Monaghan Head Office – 30 new jobs to be created

August 17th was a another significant chapter in the history of the Moffett family from Clontibret, County Monaghan. Moffett Automated Storage’s (AS) headquarters was officially opened at the former Moffett Engineering factory at Listroar, near to where it all began in 1945.

Moffett (AS) has a strong history in innovation, engineering and manufacturing. Over 70 years of family experience though different industries has brought us well known products including the Moffett Mounty truck mounted forklift and Combilift. Behind the entrepreneurship and development is Sam Moffett, carrying on the engineering tradition into the next generation, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Cecil Moffett, who established an agricultural machinery manufacturing facility next door to this site.

“Moffett Automated Storage, which specialises in auto storage/retrieval systems, offers a turnkey solution for all warehouse palletised storage needs’

Moffett Automated Storage continues to pioneer innovation in the design and implementation of storage and material handling solutions with the development of the Moffett AS/R Taxi System. The rapid global expansion of the warehousing systems created by the company has led to the announcement of 30 new specialist roles. Recruitment for these positions covering technical, sales and aftermarket areas in Ireland and abroad, will begin later this year. Addressing the gathered crowd at the official opening, Sam thanked all involved in bringing this day to fruition. The vision from 2017 has turned to reality - “We are delighted to be officially opening our new head office, which incorporates our Research & development hub here at Clontibret. The new offices which were part funded by lEAdER now provide an attractive working environment for our existing staff and new staff looking to join the Moffett Automated Storage team. He added: “Customers across a range of sectors place their trust in us thanks to our automated approach to material

handling; transforming operations, processes and productivity levels on an industrial scale. We specialise in High density Automated Pallet Storage Systems for large storage area’s and distribution centres. We design, manufacture and install warehouses for maximum storage and throughput.”

Already boasting a growing client list that spans across ten countries, the company plans to bring its automated warehouse hardware to even more customers. Its pacesetting automated pallet storage and retrieval system is controlled by proprietary software also developed in-house by the Moffett team led by Joonas Ryynänen, CTO Moffett AS. Sam explained to Handling Network at the event that the new start-up has gained a global reputation very quickly

thanks to its proprietary approach to a growing problem for warehousing: “Along with the system to move, track and organise pallets, we developed software to help solve many of the problems faced by companies who have a need to store and access palletised stock fast. The system, by design, delivers superb density of storage, savings on energy, labour cost reductions plus significant benefits around the safety of operatives and stock. With the need for storage and logistics services on the rise and limited warehousing space available, companies need a new solution and we’ve been excited to help our customers deal with this challenge.”

Sam added that he is “very confident about the future” as the company has “used a growth mindset from day one.” He paid tribute to his specialist team: “The success of the business during the past five years has given me confidence to invest in the growth of Moffett Automated Storage . A huge factor of our success has been the work of an expert team supporting projects around the world using skilled, specialist know-how”.

Moffett Automated Storage typically has over eight to twelve live projects in four different countries around the world, each ranging from storage of 5,000 pallets to 15,000 pallets. The system has no limitations on height of the warehouse allowing each company to use their footprint to the maximum. All Moffett Automated Storage solutions are linked to warehouse management software, allowing organisation of pallets to be automated. Items for dispatch are waiting by the door exactly when they’re needed, meaning a substantial efficiency upgrade for clients.

At the official opening of the reconstructed facility, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment leo Varadkar Td., congratulated Moffett Automated Storage for its innovation and investment, commenting: “It’s great to be in Clontibret to officially open Moffett Automated Storage’s new head office, which will create 30 new jobs for Monaghan. The company really is going from strength to strength, and I know that is thanks in a big way to its commitment to constantly innovating and looking at how to do things better. The team and the talent in the business is obviously a major part of its success too. I look forward to seeing what’s next. The very best of luck to the entire team.” Also present at the ceremony was Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural & Community development who extended welcome and praise: “The development of these offices in Monaghan which will in turn lead to the creation of up to 30 new jobs is testament to the innovation and expertise of Sam and his team at Moffett Automated Storage. With a long history of innovation within the Moffett family this is another significant venture that will create jobs in Monaghan and surrounding areas. As part of Our Rural Future, I want to see homegrown businesses creating jobs locally in rural Ireland. I am delighted that my department through the lEAdER Programme has supported the upgrading of the company facilities to now house a spacious comfortable working environment for current and future staff of Moffett Automated Storage.”

Tom kelly,Enterprise Ireland added: “Enterprise Ireland welcomes this significant expansion by Moffett Automated Storage. The company is one of our High Potential Start-Ups,

which means that from its earliest days Enterprise Ireland saw the global potential of the business idea backed Sam and his team with a range of supports. It’s great to see this important announcement today, and to know the impact it will have in Monaghan and throughout the region. We look forward to working with Sam and his expanded team in the future to support Moffett Automated Storage ambitions plans to compete and win in global markets.”

The event concluded with a business overview and a factory tour of the newly constructed advanced technology headquarters.

Text & Photos: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie