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From CNC lathes to robotic welders , its state-of-the-art production equipment is sourced and designed to produce the best quality products . With a commitment to testing , quality and safety , 100 percent of its cylinders are pressure tested . To help consolidate its position as a worldwide hydraulic cylinder manufacturer , Burnside Eurocyl has undertaken EN ISO 3834- 2 certification . This standard allows the company to guarantee the highest quality in its welding processes .
The Burnside Group of companies was founded by the four Byrne brothers in 1974 . The group operates three separate entities in the area , employing a workforce of over 1000 people . Burnside Eurocyl operates from a purpose-built facility in Carlow town in the southeast of Ireland . With customer focused production lines , the company produces over 7000 cylinders per week and delivers to key customers in Mainland Europe , North America , and Canada , as well as Australia and New Zealand .
Enhancing efficiencies
Robert Byrne , Sales Director , joins Manufacturing Today to share the company ’ s story . “ The business made the decision in the very early days to place a particular focus on the German export market . In so doing , it enabled the company to operate in a similar way to many German companies and to focus on continual incremental change . Another key decision was to focus on world-class and lean manufacturing . Alongside this , some members of the company decided to learn to speak German . It was this combination 72