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News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: Infrared cameras market - Ireland
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 August 2005
Infrared camera sales expand in Ireland
Working in league with its Irish distributor, Butler Technologies, demand for FLIR infrared cameras has never been so great in engineering, medical, food and bio-tech activities.
"The future development of Irish industry through innovation and internationalisation is a priority for me as Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment," explained Micheal Martin at the launch of the 2005 - 2007 Enterprise Strategy Group Action Plan Firm foundations have of course already been built in this regard
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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In 2004 alone new enterprise contributed more than EUR 17 billion to the Irish economy.
One company certainly benefiting from this growth is FLIR Systems.
Working in league with its distributor, Maynooth based Butler Technologies, demand for its infrared cameras has never been so great.
Ireland is now a seedbed for high value added, high export potential companies particularly in areas such as engineering, medical device manufacture, food processing and other bio-tech activities.
And it is these sectors in particular that FLIR Systems ThermaCAM infrared cameras are finding favour.
Naturally, in parallel with this substantial growth in infrared camera sales has been greater demand for operator training.
To meet this need, FLIR Systems has just appointed Thermal Vision as its training provider in Ireland to support Butler Technologies' equipment sales.
This creates for the Irish market a dedicated resource to meet its specific needs.
Based in Dunboyne, County Meath, Thermal Vision is owned by Bob Berry, a certified Level III thermographer.
This is a level that few consulting companies in the world can claim and allows Thermal Vision to draw on its wide-ranging experience to add value to the training it provides.
Established in 1998 in response to the void of quality thermography services in Ireland, Thermal Vision works with its customers to achieve the maximum return on their maintenance investment.
The company prides itself on using quality equipment and people to increase uptime across a broad customer base, an approach that is proven to save money.
In addition to on-site training, a programme of camera specific courses is also being organised.
As an ITC Approved Training Organisation, Thermal Vision is able to offer training that meets the requirements for ASNT Level 1 Thermography, of the PCN equivalent. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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