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08 Spring 2023 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Irish equipment rental specialists Dromad Hire has been awarded ‘Best Company to Work for 2022‘ at the Irish Plant Contractors Association Machinery Movers awards 2022. The award was presented recently by Brian Coogan, Publisher at Machinery Movers Magazine to the Dromad team at its head office. Organised by the Irish Plant Contractors Association, it was the second major industry award picked up by the company in 2022. Dromad, which recently invested in an additional eight full-time positions in areas such as transport, administration, engineering and IT, now employs more than 35 people, many of whom have worked there for more than 20 years. An independent fully Irish owned company with more than 30 years in business, Dromad Hire specialises in powered access hire, general plant and tool rental, along with approved ex-rental and new equipment sales. Award judges stated: “Encouraging internal promotions, diversity, ongoing training and implementing a great work life balance is some of the positive feedback received from team member interviews which took place during the judging process… not to mention the many day trips and nights out.” Dromad Hire’s Workshop and Fleet Manager Phyllis O’ Brien said: “Good communication, trust and the willingness to invest in training and caring for our people is what makes us the best company to work for. We always work on building a strong sense of community making people happy to come to work. When you work at Dromad Hire you haven’t just found a job, you have gained new friends and a work family. Without our team, we wouldn’t be the award-winning company we are. It’s always an honour to be recognised on a national level for the hard work done each and every day constantly striving to do better and offer the best service within the industry.” DROMAD HIRE AWARDED BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR 2022 Irish equipment rental specialists Dromad Hire has been awarded ‘Irish Plant Hire Company of the Year 2022 ’ at the Plant & Civil Construction, Quarry & Recycling Magazine awards. With 17 separate categories, the awards event is widely regarded as Ireland’s premier platform of recognition for those operating across all sectors of the industry on the island. Judges said the award reflected the company’s “extensive portfolio of high quality equipment, flexible hire options, and respected customer service policies”. “Dromad are a modern & diverse company that provide a high level of plant hire expertise. Their product knowledge, distribution network, prompt delivery & collection and vast equipment options puts them ahead of the competition,” they said. The award was sponsored by Hire Association Europe & Event Hire Association (HAE EHA). Dromad Hire’s Financial Controller Regina Wallace said: “Hard work, determination and a team of individuals working together is what makes us deserving of this award for the second time. Without our team, we wouldn’t be the award-winning company we are. It’s always an honour to be recognised on a national level for the hard work done each and every day by all our staff who constantly strive to do better and offer the best service within the industry.” IRISH PLANT HIRE COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2022 ACCOLADE FOR COMPANY