Killoughery Ltd SECTOR: Demolition and Waste DIRECTORS: Eamonn Killoughery, Paul Killoughery, Maura Doran and George Joseph Killoughery FOUNDED: 1957 STAFF: 80 TURNOVER: N/A Founded as a haulage company by George Killoughery, the Killoughery Group has diversified into waste management, plant hire, skip hire, demolition, groundworks, ready mix and road construction. Based in Purfleet, Essex, it is still owned and run by the Killoughery family, but now has depots located throughout the south of England and is one of the largest privately owned companies in its industry. K Rouse Civil Engineers Ltd SECTOR: Civil Engineers Managing Director: Kevin Rouse FOUNDED: 1995 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Established 20 years ago this year, K Rouse has developed into a top civil engineering firm operating in Yorkshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Humberside and the Midlands. Their brands include Rouse Homes, European Plant Services and Greenacre Burial Solutions. Under managing director Kevin Rouse, the company prides itself on its motivated and experienced workforce, all of whom hold CSCS or CPCS cards for their relevant roles. Kylemore Services Ltd SECTOR: Construction DIRECTORS: Eamon Lynam and Michael Quinn FOUNDED: 1996 NUMBER OF STAFF: 54 TURNOVER: £5.5million Privately owned Kylemore Services Ltd was founded in 1996 by Eamon Lynam and Michael Quinn. Operating primarily in the building and engineering services sector of the construction industry, they are based in Wembley, Middlesex. In recent years their more prestigious projects in both London and the South East have included work on the Olympic stadium, The Shard and the development of St Pancras train station. Laing O’Rourke SECTOR: Construction FOUNDER: John Laing, Ray O’Rourke and Des O’Rourke FOUNDED: 1848 STAFF: 11,208 (Europe) TURNOVER: £5.6billion (Europe) The John Laing construction business was founded in 1848. On June 26, 1978, Ray O’Rourke and Des O’Rourke founded R O’Rourke and Son, beginning a journey that would see their company grow from a regionally based formwork and concrete specialist into an international construction and engineering business operating in Canada, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and Australia. 2001 marked the formation of Laing O’Rourke, Britain’s largest privately owned construction company, following the transformational acquisition of the construction arm of John Laing Plc by R O’Rourke & Son. Today, Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering enterprise, with 164 years of experience, which has delivered some of the most iconic construction projects in the world.
L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Liam Lynch DIRECTORS: Merrill Lynch and Robert Lynch FOUNDED: 1986 NUMBER OF STAFF: 100 TURNOVER: £34million Lynch Plant Hire has been established for more than 30 years and is a leading specialist in plant hire. The company prides itself on offering the latest plant hire machines and technology, including mini/midi excavators, wheeled excavators, dumpers, dozers, forklifts, rollers and other attachments. 2015 saw the firm fit all of their excavators, telehandlers and dozers with 360 degree vision cameras to improve heavy plant safety among their fleet.
Louise Kennedy SECTOR: Fashion Design/Retail CEO: Louise Kennedy FOUNDED: 1983 STAFF: 50 TURNOVER: N/A Louise Kennedy is internationally recognised as one of Ireland’s most successful fashion designers. Her very first collection was bought by Ireland’s flagship luxury department store, Brown Thomas, which continues to stock the brand 32 years later. In October 2014 Louise was the recipient of The Irish Post Company of the Year Award and in November of that year she was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Last December the designer was appointed as an ambassador for the GREAT Britain campaign by Prime Minister David Cameron in recognition of her personal support and contribution to the UK’s most ambitious international promotional campaign ever.
London Irish (London Irish Holdings Plc) Sector: Professional Sport President: Mick Crossan Chief Executive: Bob Casey Founded: 1898 Staff : 85 Turnover: N/A London Irish is now based at Hazelwood in Sunbury-onThames, where it has a 63 acre training and administration complex that ranks among the best in the country. The state-of-the-art complex is home to the club’s professional, Academy and amateur operations. Hazelwood is also used by other sporting organisations including the GAA, the NFL and Rugby World Cup teams Fiji and Wales, and is available to community sporting organisations. The London Irish professional team continues to compete in the Aviva Premiership, the top of club rugby in this country, while its senior amateur team, the Wild Geese, plays in National League 3 – London and SE Division.
Masterson Holdings Ltd SECTOR: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Michael Masterson DIRECTORS: Keith Masterson, Sean Masterson and Michael Masterson FOUNDED: 2001 STAFF: 800 TURNOVER: £150million Masterson Holdings consists of three subsidiary companies providing a variety of services to the construction industry across London and the Home Counties. The first two – Getjar Ltd and Atlantic Contracts – both established by the group’s managing director and owner Michael Masterson, specialise in reinforced concrete frames, groundworks, carpentry and joinery. The third subsidiary – Glencoe Plant Services – specialises in the hiring of plant and equipment. The family business is still run by its founder Michael Masterson with the support of his sons. In the past year the firm reported a £150million turnover, a significant increase on the previous year, and added 300 members of staff to its workforce. Manguard Plus Ltd SECTOR: Security Services FOUNDED: 1996 NUMBER OF STAFF: 650+ TURNOVER: €18.5M Manguard Plus is a privately-owned security company and a market leader in the provision of security services. Employing over 650 staff on nationwide contracts, Manguard has 22 patrol and alarm response vehicles and an annualised turnover of approximately €16 million. With offices in Kildare and Belfast, the firm has focused itself on winning contracts in Britain in more recent years. N/E
London Irish CEO Bob Casey at the launch of the 2015-16 Aviva Premiership Rugby Season Fixtures
The McAleer & Rushe Group SECTOR: Property Design/Development/ Construction CHAIRMAN: Seamus McAleer CEO: Eamon Laverty FOUNDED: 1967 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: £250million From its regional offices in central London The McAleer & Rushe Group operates throughout Britain and Ireland and has undertaken projects in most major cities including London, Belfast and Dublin. Established in 1967 in Cookstown, by founder and current chairman Seamus McAleer, it now boasts an impressive property portfolio valued in the region of £750million. The company has over 45 years’experience in acquisition, design, development and construction, specialising in the hotel and office sectors.
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