Manufacturing companies are experts at designing and fabricating different kinds of products, ranging from automotive parts to consumer goods like snacks and over-the-counter medicines. Some exclusively focus on in-house brands, while others have services to support external businesses. Manufacturing plays an important role in Ireland’s economy, and these Dublin companies represent some top contributors.
Top Manufacturing Companies in Dublin
- Jabil
- Aptiv
- Perrigo
- Valeo Foods Group
- Allegion
Top Manufacturing Companies in Dublin
Horseware Ireland makes equine apparel and accessories that help keep horses looking and feeling their best. The lineup includes horse blankets, hoods and stable sheets and rugs as well as bridles, boots, bandages, saddle pads and more. Horseware also makes dog accessories such as coats and beds. The company is based in Dublin.
Atlas UAS makes UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and accessories for them. Its flagship product is the AtlasPro, which the company describes as a “lightweight tri-copter” UAV. Control tablets and relay systems are available as accompaniments to the device. Atlas UAS, founded in 2015, is based in Dublin.
Phoenix Contact, founded in 1923, designs and makes things that control, distribute and connect power and data. The products are used in a variety of applications, including industrial communications, automation software and edge computing. The company is headquartered in Germany and has an office in Dublin.
Allegion makes security products for homes and businesses, such as locks, steel doors and biometrics solutions. The company has more than 1,000 active patents and sells its hardware, software and connectivity products across 120 different countries. Allegion maintains its corporate headquarters in Dublin.
Aptiv builds software and hardware products that help automotive brands create safe, sustainable and connected vehicles. Its advanced driver-assistance systems, for example, come with sensing and perception features to support decision making based on signals from the environment around a vehicle.
Valeo Foods Group manufactures a portfolio of snacks and pantry staples that are sold through retail partners across 106 global markets. Jacob’s, Kelkin, Odlums and Batchelors represent some of the company’s popular brands for consumers in Ireland. Valeo employs approximately 4,500 professionals throughout its international manufacturing operations.
Modmo makes electric bikes in a variety of sizes and for a variety of uses. Features include hydraulic disk brakes and digital displays so riders can keep track of battery levels, speed and distance traveled. Add-ons available include baskets and child carriers. Modmo was founded in 2018, is based in Dublin, and has offices in London and Germany.
Jabil has manufacturing operations across more than two dozen countries, including Ireland. Its Dublin site has been around since 2018 and specializes in supporting production of complex products for brands around the world. Jabil has design and manufacturing capabilities for several different kinds of industries, such as automotive, healthcare, smart home technology and aerospace.
Eaton, based in Dublin, makes so many things — transmissions, valves, cylinders, clutches, brakes, electric components, energy storage systems and dozens more — for industries including aerospace, healthcare and food and beverage. The company says it plans to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
Perrigo has been in business for more than 130 years and manufactures self-care products that are sold to consumers through various retail and e-commerce channels. Its offerings for markets in Europe cover categories such as skin care, women’s health, supplements, sleep aids and oral health.
