News February/March 2025 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 07 drive productivity, safety, and compliance. PEMAC, headquartered in Cork with offices also in Dublin, provides CMMS solutions to over 100 blue-chip international companies, with particular strength in life sciences and healthcare, which account for 42% of its revenues. Notable customers include Coca Cola, Gyproc, Heineken, Wyke Farms, Keppel Data Centres, Stryker, SteriPack Group, LumiraDx, and Amgen. The partnership with Elecosoft’s ShireSystem complements PEMAC’s existing PEMAC ASSETS CMMS platform, combining two powerful solutions to meet the growing demand for digital transformation of asset management in Ireland and internationally. PEMAC’s focus on regulated sectors like life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare aligns with Elecosoft’s strategy to support industries that require high levels of compliance and efficiency. Adrian Whyte, PEMAC Operations Director, commented: “We are incredibly excited to join forces with Elecosoft and become part of their growing global presence. This partnership presents a fantastic opportunity to expand our reach, offering our innovative CMMS solutions to even more businesses in Ireland and beyond. With Elecosoft’s resources and expertise, we look forward to strengthening our service offerings and helping more organisations improve their asset management and operational efficiency. We’re also excited about the potential for increased future investment in PEMAC from the international Eleco Group.” Jonathan Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Eleco, added: “We are excited to welcome PEMAC, a highly respected Irish company comprising an accomplished and talented team, into the Eleco family. PEMAC’s strong reputation in Ireland and its deep relationships with local clients are key to accelerating our growth in the region. Together with our building lifecycle software brand, Elecosoft, this acquisition enables us to offer even more advanced asset management solutions to Irish businesses, helping them increase productivity, safety, and compliance. “Ireland is an attractive market for Elecosoft as it already services many well-known construction and manufacturing businesses, and we’re excited to expand our presence here as digital transformation continues to drive productivity, safety and compliance. This acquisition not only strengthens Eleco’s capability but allows it to positively contribute to the development of Ireland’s PropTech industry.” Hannover Messe 2025 to Showcase Advancements in Smart Manufacturing and AI Hannover Messe 2025 (31 March – 4 April) will highlight the latest advancements in smart manufacturing, with a strong focus on automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability. The event’s Smart Manufacturing exhibition area will span seven halls, featuring companies from around the world demonstrating cutting-edge technologies, components, and integrated Industry 4.0 solutions designed to enhance production efficiency and global competitiveness. The exhibition will cover key topics such as automation, sensor technology, robotics, logistics automation, and drive and fluid technology. AI is expected to play an increasingly significant role in manufacturing innovation. Hubertus von Monschaw, Global Director of Trade Fair and Product Management at Deutsche Messe, stated: “Artificial intelligence will revolutionise the entire value chain of manufacturing companies, significantly boosting their competitiveness. Visitors to Hannover Messe 2025 will gain insights into available and upcoming applications in the market.” Exhibitors in the Smart Manufacturing area will include a diverse range of international corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and startups. The exhibition will provide insights into industrial sensors, electric drives and controls, AI-supported engineering, and integrated solutions for various industries. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore how these technologies can enhance production processes, balancing productivity with sustainability. The Application Park at Hannover Messe will feature robotics applications, with AI-enabled robots demonstrating their ability to learn tasks and adapt dynamically to changing production environments. Such innovations are particularly beneficial for custom-made products and smallbatch manufacturing, enhancing efficiency and flexibility. Drive and fluid technology, traditionally showcased in odd-numbered years at Hannover Messe, will once again be a key focus in 2025 under the Motion & Drives label. Exhibiting companies will present the latest advancements in intelligent and sustainable production technologies. In addition to the exhibition, Hannover Messe will feature a comprehensive supporting programme. The Smart Manufacturing area will host the Industrie 4.0 stage and the Motion & Drives conference stage, both of which are expected to attract significant interest from industry professionals.
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