Combilift announced 2024 Exporter of the Year
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Combilift Crowned 2024 Exporter of the Year
- Celebrated for Outstanding Innovation & Global Impact
Combilift, the world-leading manufacturer of material handling solutions, has been honoured with the Exporter of the Year award at the prestigious Export Industry Awards 2024. This is the company’s third time to win the coveted award.
This accolade recognises Combilift’s exceptional contribution to the international marketplace, it’s innovative approach to engineering, and its unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of creativity and forward-thinking within the industry. The Monaghan based company also won the Manufacturing Exporter of the Year Award earlier in the evening.
Combilift is the leading global provider of innovative material handling solutions, with a portfolio of award-winning, custom-engineered forklifts and warehouse management solutions. Established in 1998, Combilift operates in over 85 countries and has a global network of dealers dedicated to meeting customer needs.
With 12 high-profile companies winning across 12 categories, this year witnessed an incredibly competitive judging process. The Export Industry Awards is the Irish Exporter Association’s flagship event. The black-tie gala witnessed 500 export industry professionals celebrate the achievements of the industry, which was moderated by world famous mentalist, Keith Barry.
Speaking at the Export Industry Awards, Simon McKeever, Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association, said:
“I am thrilled to honour Combilift with the 2024 Exporter of the Year award. Their success in global markets is testament to the hard work and dedication of their entire team. Combilift’s focus on innovation is at the core of its global success. From its inception, the company has fostered a strong ethos of innovation, engineering solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible in material handling. Their customized forklifts and warehouse solutions enable businesses to maximize space, reduce costs, and increase safety, a key driver behind their international growth.
By investing in Research & Development and embracing new technologies, Combilift continues to lead the charge in creating sustainable, long-lasting products tailored to the needs of industries. The company’s state-of-the-art facility in Monaghan is a hub for creative problem-solving, where teams work collaboratively to develop equipment that sets new benchmarks for performance, durability, and environmental sustainability. The Exporter of the Year Award is a reflection not only of Combilift’s commitment to growth but also its role as a dynamic innovator in a competitive global market.”
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2024 Export Industry Awards Category Winners:
| Award Winner | Shortlisted |
| Sustainable Trade Company of the Year
Sponsored by Trinity Executive Education, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin
Winner: daa |
· Dachser Ireland Ltd
· Dixon International Logistics · Daa · Maersk |
| Manufacturing Exporter of the Year
Sponsored by Ace Express Freight
Winner: Combilift |
· Combilift
· Hanley Energy · Suretank Ltd · Carten Controls · Easydry Ltd · Ventac |
| Food & Drink Exporter of the Year
Sponsored by Bord Bia
Winner: Keogh’s Crisps ULC |
· Glenhaven Foods
· The Culinary Food Group · Silver Hill Duck · Keogh’s Crisps · Velo Coffee Roasters · Clonakilty Distillery · Lakeland Dairies |
| Seafood Exporter of the Year
Sponsored by Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Winner: McBride Fishing Co |
· Burren Smokehouse
· McBride Fishing Co Ltd · Killybegs Catch Ltd / Shines Seafood · Carlingford Oyster Company |
| Life Sciences Exporter of the Year
Sponsored by Dixon
Winner: Carten Controls |
· PTC Therapeutics International
· Carten Controls Ltd · Lawrence Engineering |
| High Potential Exporter of the Year
Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
Winner: Revive Environmental International |
· Lvlogics Limited
· Innov8 Creative Academy Ltd · Revive Environmental International · WrxFlo · Brickfield Education Labs |
| All-Island Trade Award
Sponsored by InterTradeIreland
Winner: Derry Group Ireland |
· Relinea
· Environmental Street Furniture Ltd · NOW Group · SustainIQ · Derry Group Ireland · BNR Ltd |
| Logistics & Supply Chain Company of the Year
Sponsored by Thyme-IT
Winner: Hannon Transport Group |
· Ace Express Freight
· Derry Group Ireland · Dixon International Logistics · Southgate · Maersk · Perennial Freight · Hannon Group |
| Private Irish Business of the Year
Winner: Portwest |
· Glenhaven Foods
· Combilift · Ace Express Freight · Carten Controls Ltd · Lawrence Engineering · MacB Ltd · Portwest · Easydry Ltd · Fexco |
| Sustainable Trade Exporter of the Year
Winner: Danone Nutricia |
· Danone Nutricia
· Glanway Ltd · Easydry Ltd · UrbanVolt |
| Services Exporter of the Year
Winner: Hanley Energy |
· OCO Global
· Hanley Energy · Tixserve · UrbanVolt · Ventac · Europlan Group · Philip Lee LLP · Fexco |
| Export Innovation of the Year
Winner: Ventac |
· Combilift
· Easydry Ltd · CustomWindow Technologies Ltd · Ventac · Lir Chocolates Ltd |
Media Contact
Karl Picard – karlpicard@irishexporters.ie – 086 142 3310
Niall Matthews – niallmatthews@irishexporters.ie – 087 345 1549
Accompanying Photography issued to picture desks by Karl Hussey Photography.
About Combilift
Combilift is the leading global provider of innovative material handling solutions, with a portfolio of award-winning, custom-engineered forklifts and warehouse management solutions. Established in 1998, Combilift continues to revolutionize logistics and material handling with a focus on space optimization, safety, and sustainable practices. The company operates in over 85 countries and has a global network of dealers dedicated to meeting customer needs.
About the Export Industry Awards
The Irish Exporters Association’s Export Industry Awards is the premier event for recognising the achievements of Irish Exporters and has been growing in strength and recognition each year. It is important that we highlight the exporting companies and service providers who have excelled across the industry despite some difficult trading conditions and that we highlight these companies who have been fundamental to Ireland’s success.
About the Irish Exporters Association
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) is the leading independent representative body and voice for exporters based in Ireland. The IEA represents exporters and supply chain operators across the country and works at regional, national, and European level, representing its members in front of legislators to create a regulatory and legislative framework that supports, drives, and fosters Irish exports.
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