ARC ARE BRINGING MANUFACTURING BACK TO ARKLOW

Simon Harris TD, Minister for Justice and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, recently officially opened Arc Building Products’ second powder plant in Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

In the Minister’s speech he referred to the importance of Irish manufacturing for the country. It is becoming even more apparent in recent years with Brexit and Covid that Ireland needs to become more self-sufficient. “Arklow has always been synonymous with manufacturing, so it was heartening to see such industry increasingly returning to the town” the Minister said.

Established by Martin Nolan, Fergal Simpson & David Orr, Arc Building Products has quickly grown to become one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of tile adhesives, grouts, levelling compounds, primers, sealants and admixtures. They produce world class products and award-winning brands at their 100,000ft² premises in Arklow which houses their manufacturing, research & development, warehousing and sales offices.

The journey began in 2006 with a small manufacturing plant and warehouse in Rathnew. This premises was quickly outgrown, and the business moved to Gorey, Co. Wexford in 2010. The company expanded further in 2016 when the decision was made to purchase a permanent location for the business, and they moved to their new premises in

Arklow. This acquisition allowed for further expansion and the installation of a second plant doubling the production capacity and creating further employment.

The company plans further expansion and the creation of more jobs over the next five years.

Arc currently employs 37 full time personnel including a sales team, office, research & development, production and warehouse staff. Customers are spread across the 32 counties and include independent DIY stores, builders’ providers, tiling shops and most of the large hardware retailers in the sector.

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