Hanley Energy Wins Prestigious Overall Exporter of the Year 2025 Title
Honoured for resilience, adaptability, and excellence in global trade
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) on Friday night, announced the winners of the 2025 Export Industry Awards. Meath-based, Hanley Energy, global innovators in Critical Power and Energy Management solutions, has been crowned the Overall Exporter of the Year after winning the Manufacturing Exporter of the Year and Services Exporter of the Year categories earlier in the evening.
With 11 high-profile companies winning awards across the 12 categories, this year saw one of the most competitive processes under the theme, “Navigating the Storm: Building Resilience, Adaptability, and Celebrating Success.” The IEA’s annual flagship event, a black-tie Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner with the who’s of export industry professionals, local and international dignitaries in attendance, was moderated by Ken Hughes at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
Established in 2009 by Dennis Nordon and Clive Gilmore, Headquartered in Co. Meath, Hanley Energy is a global leader in critical power and energy management solutions, exporting to over 36 international markets. Their resilience, innovation, and commitment to sustainable growth has set them apart as a shining example of Irish enterprise on the global stage.
Speaking at the Export Industry Awards, Simon McKeever, Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association, said:
“Tonight we celebrate Irish businesses and how they have built resilience, and adaptability in the face of global challenges. Hanley Energy exemplifies the very best of Irish exporting. In a rapidly changing global landscape, they have demonstrated exceptional resilience, adaptability, and a forward-looking approach to innovation. Their growth across multiple international markets shows not only the strength of their products and services, but also the deep expertise and determination of their people.
This award celebrates Hanley Energy’s outstanding success in scaling internationally while maintaining their strong roots in Ireland. They are leaders in sustainable trade, creating solutions that strengthen the global energy sector while contributing significantly to Ireland’s reputation as a hub of excellence. It is a privilege to recognise their achievements with the title of Overall Exporter of the Year 2025.”
2025 Export Industry Awards Category Winners
| Award Category | Shortlisted Companies | Winner |
| Sustainable Trade Company of the Year Sponsored by Trinity Executive Education, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin | · Derry Group Ireland · Dixon International Logistics · Easyflyers Logistics Ireland | Dixon International Logistics |
| Export Innovation of the Year | · Customs Window Technologies · Easydry · Hanley Energy · MacB · Moffett Automation · Suretank · The Kind Brand Company · Ventac | Suretank |
| Sustainable Food & Drink Exporter of the Year Sponsored by Bord Bia | · Biggar and Leith · Carlingford Oyster Company · Silver Hill Duck | Silver Hill Duck |
| Seafood Exporter of the Year Sponsored by Bord Iascaigh Mhara | · Atlanfish · Burren Smokehouse · Carlingford Oyster Company | Atlanfish |
| Manufacturing Exporter of the Year Sponsored by Ace Express Freight | · Easydry · Ei Electronics · Hanley Energy · Irish Dog Foods · Moffett Automation · Ventac | Hanley Energy |
| Life Sciences Exporter of the Year Sponsored by Dixon International Logistics | Announced on the Night | Alexion Pharma International Operations Ltd |
| All-Island Trade Award Sponsored by InterTradeIreland | · JR Games · Relinea · SustainIQ | Relinea |
| Private Irish Business of the Year Sponsored by An Post Commerce | · Brockagh Group · Easydry · Glenhaven Foods · Hanley Energy · Irish Dog Foods · MacB · Portwest · The Duggan Group · The Kind Brand Company | Portwest |
| Services Exporter of the Year Sponsored by Moffett Automation | · Customs Window Technologies · Hanley Energy · Landell Mills International | Hanley Energy |
| Logistics & Supply Chain Company of the Year Sponsored by Descartes Thyme | · Ace Express Freight · Aqua-Trans International · CMA CGM Ireland · Derry Group Ireland · Dixon International Logistics · E2G Logistics · Easyflyers Logistics Ireland · HANNON Group · Port of Cork Company · Rhenus Logistics Ireland · Toga Freight Services | Rhenus Logistics Ireland |
| Sustainable Trade Exporter of the Year | · Alexion Pharma International Operations · Danone Nutricia · Easydry Ltd · McNutt of Donegal | Easydry Ltd |
| High Potential Exporter of the Year Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland | · Customs Window Technologies · Drink Botanicals Ireland · Riley · Source Civil | Drink Botanicals Irelan |
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