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Quarry stone, washed sand, gravel, ready mixed concrete and concrete blocks are all produced at our plants close to the site of the original and largest raw material base close to Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, which started in 1973. Our second quarry in Williamstown, Co Galway was founded in 1977 to supply Galway and the surrounding counties with quarry and concrete products. Our third site, in Ballycoolin, Co Cavan, extends our reach further to serve the midlands and border counties with the same range of quarry and concrete products. Concrete blocks are produced in eleven different profiles from a fully automated block plant within the division and an extensive range of ready-mixed concrete and washed aggregates are also available from all three sites.
On-going investment in equipment and facilities has been extremely important to this industry in order to guarantee that the highest quality products are produced in a safe and environmentally friendly fashion.
All of these products are used in a range of domestic and industrial building applications. Prestressed concrete products are designed so that load bearing capacity is maximised with a minimum floor weight and are suitable for use in most types of construction.
Products are manufactured to specification and rigorous quality control procedures ensure that consistent standards of quality are maintained.
Given the increasing demand generated from the construction sector over the years, a second plant was commissioned in 2000. The Group is now one of the market leaders in the Irish Cement market.
The plant utilises raw materials from the adjacent quarries and produces a range of high quality bulk and packaged cement products for the construction industry.
This first plant was commissioned in 1982. However due to market demand a new factory built on the existing site commenced production in 2001 and was subsequently expanded again in 2005.
One of the most successful products in the range is the Lakeland Slate Range – a thin profile, leading-edge tile that delivers the beauty and character of natural slate with the durability, precision manufacturing and cost effectiveness of concrete tiles.
Quinn Rooftiles is now a major supplier to the construction sector throughout Ireland.
Giving significant benefits in terms of heat insulation and handling costs over conventional concrete, the demand for thermal blocks has grown steadily in the market since the facility in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh went into production in 1995. This facility is the first of its kind in Ireland and now produces a full range of products that are sold throughout the UK and Ireland.
Quinn Lite blocks are much lighter than conventional concrete, have a faster drying out time and are easier to saw, chase and drill. They allow faster construction times and have an excellent strength-to-weight ratio along with a fire resistance equal to that of conventional concrete. Architects and builders alike are increasingly turning to Quinn Lite for their building needs.
Quinn Tarmac produces a full range of blacktop products. These include hot rolled asphalt, base course macadam, bitumen macadam road base, and wearing course macadam.
The product is laid by our own specialist teams working with the most modern plant currently available.
A large proportion of this product is used in the insulating of cavity walls, floors and roof insulation of commercial, industrial and domestic buildings.The Quinn Group purchased the Company in 1994 and in August 2001 Quinn Lite Pac commissioned a new 7000m production facility at the same location. The products are used for many applications other than thermal insulation. These include void formers for bridge decks, flotation units for marinas, packaging and lightweight fill for road construction.
These products are used in insulating cavity walls, floors and roofs for commercial, industrial and domestic markets and offer better insulation properties than other conventional materials.
Waste disposal facilities today are required to be precision planned and closely monitored. The Quinn facility is carefully lined with impermeable material and conforms to the highest environmental requirements.
Every stage of the procedure is given quality care and consideration by our specialist landfill technicians. This includes assessing the incoming materials and continuously monitoring the progress of the site.
All waste water is carefully collected and treated in special lagoons. Likewise, gases that accumulate through the natural decomposition process are picked up through a network of pipes and are recycled or burned off at high temperatures in a controlled environment.
The Group constructed a five mega-watt wind farm in 1995 on the Slieve Rushen Mountain, which nestles behind the core-manufacturing base of the Group at Derrylin.
This was further complemented in 2004 by the addition of a 13.5 mega-watt wind farm at Snugborough, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. The combined 18.5 mega-watt output of these Windfarms is sufficient to support the electricity requirements of 11,000 homes.
Through a series of acquisitions and new developments, these businesses where combined and built up into the Quinn Plastics division of Quinn Group. Quinn Plastics offers a range of industrial and domestic products that are used mainly in the advertising, point of sale/point of purchase, sanitary ware and construction sectors. Applications of our products range from simple picture framing through to complex construction projects, such as sound barrier systems. As part of our commitment to the industry, Quinn Plastics has invested in new production facilities in Le Cresot, France and added to both production capacity and product range in Pribram, Czech Republic. In 2005, Quinn Plastics purchased a start up business known as Polyex in the UK. The addition of this manufacturing and storage facility allowed us to extend both our product range and service capability, to further support development of the UK market. Our distribution hubs are located close to our major markets, enabling fast delivery and high quality service.
All of our sheet materials are made under ISO quality standards, and are constantly developed to ensure the highest possible performance. Each production facility has a dedicated Quality Manager and team who ensure that production meets the required standards. We have invested significantly in the most modern production control methods to enable all relevant guarantees to be provided as standard. Our external grade products carry warranties on their weather durability, impact performance and life expectancy. We work with leading raw material suppliers to develop products with enhanced strength characteristics that make them suitable for specific application areas. We are proud of our commitment to the environment and are able to reuse over 95% of waste in the production process again. The remainder we recycle into commercial grade packaging material. Quinn Plastics plays a leading role in supplying sheet materials to major sanitary equipment manufacturers throughout Europe. Whether it is a simple glazed panel for a shower cabin, or the tub for a jacuzzi, Quinn Plastics has a product that is suitable. The Company also supplies major retail groups throughout Europe with sheet materials that are fabricated into point of sale units, lighting controllers, cash register guards, and newspaper vending towers.
This will be a major development for the Group in one of the most technically advanced industrial regions of the world. The project is currently in the design phase with a projected three-year construction plan. Methylmethacrylate (MMA) is an upstream, precursor raw material product used in a variety of applications including suspensions and emulsions used in paints and related applications. It is used in the production of transparent, extruded and cast sheet plastics for displays, sanitary ware and other building and construction applications as well as in plastic injection moulding products. Quinn Chemicals will also supply all of the MMA requirements of the Quinn Plastics division in the longer term.
The process being adopted by Quinn Chemicals utilises recently perfected Japanese technology that, in contrast to all European competitors, produces very low levels of environmentally harmful by-products. The adoption of this technology would be a first in Europe and is destined to have a major impact on the plastics sector generally.
A brand new 19,000 m2 State-Of-The-Art facility is undergoing final commissioning at Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, Ireland, close to Quinn Group HQ. This new facility further compliments the existing facility located in Newbridge Co. Kildare, Ireland.
The investment and expansion of the Packaging Division Will provide an extension to the product offering to include both rigid and flexible packaging whilst broadening the Customer reach.
Utilising the latest technologies, the company is committed to providing innovative packaging solutions tailored to the individual needs of our customers whether the products made are in multi-layered Sheet Extrusion, multi-layered Film Extrusion, Thermoforming of Meat and Poultry Trays, Injection Moulded In-Mould- Labelling or the Extrusion of Plastic Strapping.
Quinn Packaging is also committed to minimising impact on the environment through the reprocessing of waste rather than landfilling.
The Derrylin plant went into production at the end of 1998 producing a full range of flint, green and amber containers, and is now well established as a supplier of quality products to the food and beverage industry throughout Ireland.
Ongoing refinements of continuous flow techniques mean
Quinn Glass can produce consistently high quality products quickly and efficiently. The mix of computerised processes and experienced skilled staff ensures perfect results time and time again.
Building on the success of the first facility, Quinn Glass has further consolidated its position in the market by investing in another production, beverage filling hall and warehousing facility at Elton, Cheshire in the UK. All of the facilities utilise the most up-to-date technology available within the industry with the lowest emissions levels of any similar facility in Europe. The beverage-filling hall in particular has proven extremely successful as brewers and distillers seek new ways to reduce costs across the supply chain.
This is a unique service within the sector in the UK The major investment in the Elton manufacturing plant not only represents the single biggest investment in the European glass industry for many years, but also increases manufacturing capability of Quinn Glass from 720 million containers every year to almost 2 billion. This confirms the Quinn commitment of offering a quality product and service unsurpassed in Europe.
A specialist design team use Computer Aided Design
(CAD) to work with customers to find the most innovative and effective solutions to their marketing needs. Glass is a designer’s delight, being infinitely malleable and versatile.
The shape, size, weight and features of a glass container are intrinsic to the branding of a product, making a distinctive statement at the point of sale.
This support and attention to customer needs continues throughout the production process, with the Operations Planning Team working to schedule and to optimise order runs. Substantial warehousing facilities allow Quinn Glass to control another link in the supply chain, thus ensuring improved customer satisfaction.
Decoration and pre-labelling of glass containers is now an important part of the production process, as producers seek greater efficiency and product designers look for enhanced brand differentiation.
Quinn Glass is involved in all current techniques including online Pressure Sensitive labelling (PS) and sleeving and will continue to encourage the development of new innovative processes.
The production facility at Leigh in the UK produces the ’round-top’ range whilst the production facility in Grobbendonk, Belgium, produces the ‘compact’ range. The division’s interest in the specification radiator market is represented through the Merriott brand based in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland.
At the start of 2007, a new radiator facility went into production in Newport, South Wales. This major investment will create the most modern and efficient radiator plant in the world.
At that time, Quinn Group had experienced a poor level of customer service and were disappointed with the general approach of their existing insurers. The Group felt that there was a significant opportunity in the Irish market for an insurer who was focused on customer service and had a deeper understanding of the businesses they insured.
Since 1996 the Company has gained a reputation for value and innovation and has experienced tremendous growth in the Irish market. In 2005 QUINN-direct became the third largest insurer in Ireland, with a particularly strong position in the motor and commercial liability sectors.
The Company provides a full suite of general insurance products including motor, home, liability and commercial property insurance. It employs over 1700 dedicated staff in Cavan, Enniskillen, Dublin and Manchester servicing direct customers and brokers in both Ireland and the UK. For motor and home insurance, the Company’s Internet site allows consumers to get a quotation and go on cover within a few minutes. The Company approach to commercial insurance is based on developing a partnership approach with policyholders and ensuring that they are fully involved in all aspects of any claim arising. Local representatives deal with all aspects of service to business customers. This unique approach has enabled QUINN-direct to become one of Ireland’s largest insurers of commercial liability risks. The Company’s UK commercial business has been operating since 2003 and is managed through our Salford Quays office in Manchester. Having established this presence and a network of regional representatives QUINN-direct is now well placed to expand commercial business in the UK market.
A significant portion of QUINN-direct’s commercial insurance is in the construction, allied trades and leisure sectors. The Quinn Group has over 30 years experience operating within these sectors and therefore understand the needs of business customers.
Having already established representative offices in Belgium and Netherlands, QUINN-direct further announced the establishment of a new European operations centre in Navan, Co. Meath in September, 2006 to meet the continued growth of its European business.
QUINN-life products are easy to understand, flexible and transparent in terms of fee structure. Customers can invest in equity, bond and cash funds, covering world-wide stock markets and containing a broad range of companies in various industry sectors.
QUINN-life has been instrumental in driving down the cost of investing. The customer can invest in a well-diversified, transparent portfolio of funds with charging structures as low as 1% per annum. The fund range includes well established European and US markets and also emerging markets such as China and Latin America. There is no lock-in or exit charge on QUINN-life investment funds affording the customer the flexibility to cash in at any time.
QUINN-life offers Executive, Company and Personal Pensions, which are tailored to the individual customer requirements. This approach offers all the tax saving opportunities of a pension plan but without the high charging structure traditionally associated with pension products in Ireland.
Full internet portfolio management is provided making it easy for individual investors to manage their investment assets.
Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, Ireland.
Set in a magnificent 300 acres, including 50 acres of lakes, the Slieve Russell Hotel Golf and Country Club incorporating the Ciúin Spa & Wellness Centre, offers a unique experience in relaxation and leisure.
Located only two hours from Dublin, conference delegates can enjoy excellent cuisine and professional and friendly service, all set in opulent surroundings.
For the golfer, the 18-hole Championship Golf Course ensures a challenging game. A 9-hole par three golf course and driving range are also available. Other facilities include a swimming pool. saunas, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness suite. As part of the Quinn Group’s commitment to continually reinvest in its products and services, the hotel has been fully refurbished in 2004 and 2005 with an additional 53 superior rooms, 5 executive suites and 2 presidential suites and the new Ciúin Spa.
Our conference facilities offer two stylish conference suites with three syndicate rooms to accommodate 2 to 1.200 delegates. These are in addition to the existing six function rooms, which can accommodate up to 800 delegates.
Only 15 minutes away from Sofia International Airport, the hotel also offers easy access to the business, entertainment and shopping districts. Hilton Sofia boasts 245 modern and comfortably furnished rooms. The hotel offers a daily airport shuttle and free parking on-site. The meetings & banqueting facilities, extensive Business Centre, two Executive Floors with Clubrooms, creative food service and elegant dining, as well as the Health Club with indoor swimming pool, are just some of the many enjoyable features that make the Hilton Sofia the first choice for business and leisure travellers.
Located in 550 acres of countryside, yet only 15 minutes from Birmingham International Airport and a 30 minute drive from central Birmingham, the four-star Belfry hotel has 324 bedrooms.
Its restaurants cater for every taste, ranging from hearty snacks to the award-winning fine dining French Restaurant. There are bars for convivial get-togethers and business clients are comprehensively provided for with 21 conference and meeting rooms, many with spectacular views of the golf courses. The total capacity for business meetings is 1,200 and up to 400 can be accommodated at one time, theatre-style, in the Woodlands Suite.
Escape to an oasis of relaxation, health and therapy in The Leisure Club and Spa complex. Whether relaxation or invigoration is required, the complex has everything needed to deliver a sense of physical and emotional well-being. The on-site Bel Air nightclub offers a livelier way to relax, and is recognised as one of The Midlands leading nightspots.
Whilst the Brabazon golf course is instantly recognised around the world, The Belfry also has another championship course, the PGA National, in addition to the Derby course. All three courses lend themselves perfectly to corporate golf days or private special events, in conjunction with the Belfry’s wide range of function suites. The resort also houses the PGA Academy, which includes a 34 bay driving range, and Europe’s largest on site golf, leisure and lifestyle store.
Although the Hotel is tucked away from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of the city centre, a short walk along the waterside will quickly bring you into this vibrant city.
Conveniently located, the Hotel offers easy access by road, rail or air, and also ample on-site free car parking. The 128 bedroom hotel is able to meet all requirements, whether travelling on business or pleasure, a weekend break. or with a conference or tour group.
As you arrive at the hotel, the recently landscaped gardens create an inviting atmosphere and you can expect the warmest welcome in our recently extended and fully refurbished Lobby and Reception area. Almost Elmillion has been invested throughout the Ground Floor and the new and contemporary Bar and Brasserie provides a relaxing environment in which you can enjoy a drink and a great dining experience.
At Buswells you will receive a personal service with comfort reflective of more gracious days with traditional ‘Old World charm’.
Located opposite The Dáil (Irish Parliament) and a 5 minute stroll from Grafton Street and St. Stephen’s Green – Dublin’s premier shopping district, the 67 sumptuously furnished bedrooms offer every comfort to today’s tourist or corporate traveller.
A selection of business suites, dedicated boardroom and press suites cater for all needs from an interview or training session to a full scale press launch with the most modern equipment available.
Buswells enjoyed an intricate renovation in 2005, which ensures our continued commitment to offer the very best in both comfort and service. This investment programme covered the ground floor, a new restaurant, the creation of 2 dedicated business boardrooms, a unique private Club Bar and the upgrading of our bedrooms.
The delights of one of England’s most beautiful cities are at your fingertips – whether it’s listening to the world-renowned Kings College Choir or enjoying the tranquillity of punting on the River Cam.
The 198 bedrooms at the Crowne Plaza boast a warm sense of hospitality and charm and are decorated to the highest standard. Excellent service and a highly professional team make the hotel one of the most distinctive in Cambridge. The business Centre offers four spacious meeting rooms with capacities for up to 250 people.
Finally, we could not finish without mentioning “Quinn’s trish Bar”, which opened its doors to the public in 1997 and has now become a popular venue for locals and visitors alike.
Whether you come to Prague for business reasons, with the intention of discovering local noteworthy landmarks, or because of other cultural or social interests, we trust that you will find the necessary atmosphere and comfort for rest and relaxation in the Hotel Ibis.
If you need a quality conference setting for a business meeting, training session, seminar, or any other similar occasion, you will find everything you need in one of our five conference rooms, all which are fully air-conditioned.
Due to its advantageous location in the immediate vicinity of the city centre, our hotel is the ideal starting point for both leisure and business trips. Getting to the city centre via the city’s integrated public transport system takes around 10 minutes. Krizikova metro station is only 100m from the Hotel.
It is conveniently located on the right bank of the Vltava River and is within walking distance of historical sights, local attractions, shops and a lively night scene.
The 788 en-suite guest rooms are available in three categories – Standard, Business and Executive. Bedrooms have a view over the city or an inside facing view of the atrium, which delivers daylight through its transparent roof.
All major motorways are easily accessible and the Prague
Ruzyne Airport is 20 minutes away by taxi. The main railway station is situated nearby while bus and underground stations are only 5 minutes walk away.
The hotel has a comprehensive Conference Centre with 27 meeting rooms including a divisible Congress Hall that can accommodate meetings of up to 1500 delegates and the brand-new Hilton Grand Ballroom with a capacity of up to 650 guests.
For leisure and relaxation the Hilton Prague offers the recently renovated Cybex Health Club & Spa, in addition to the Casino Atrium.
It is managed under contract by the Sheraton group who are an internationally renowned hotel chain. Krakow has a population of over 800,000 people and is recognized as the second major city in Poland. The Sheraton is one of the best hotel facilities in the city and as a newly built hotel is seen as an important addition to the property portfolio of the Group.
The Club retains all the charm of this historic building and coupled with an abundance of natural light and modern fitness equipment has presented the city with a five star facility. But the Iveagh Fitness Club is not just about working out. A magnificent swimming pool and full spa facilities with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, power shower and plunge pool make any visit an opportunity to relax. The club also offers various massage and floatation therapy to help de-stress or complement your workout. Finish off with a visit to our popular club lounge area to give yourself a complete break from your routine, whether it’s work or shopping.
First licensed in 1690, this is one of Dublin’s oldest surviving coach houses. Its lively tradition continues today and the Cat and Cage has established itself as a great place for celebrating the epic Gaelic football games at nearby Croke Park. To match the drink and craic, you need good, hearty food and you’ll find no better than the thriving upstairs restaurant.
Extensive refurbishment has created a delightfully eclectic experience, combining modern architecture with existing features in this historic building. The ground and first floors are designed to take advantage of the original Georgian ceilings, while the “Dining Room” on the second floor is a top class restaurant. In the basement, the Corn Exchange Tavern contains a microbrewery producing Messrs Maguire’s own range of premium ales, lagers and stouts. Only the finest ingredients are used by the Master Brewer, who crafts these new beers.
Previously known as the ‘Harp Bar’ extensive refurbishment has converted this landmark pub into a modern exclusive venue. The Q-Bar is unquestionably the place to be seen.
Given its proximity to the Gaelic football grounds at Croke Park, every county in Ireland has at some stage enjoyed a pint here! It serves good food seven days a week in its popular upstairs restaurant.
If you’re looking for live music, come to the famous Dublin Lounge, where all major sporting events are also fully covered. While for food, try out our Seamus Ennis Restaurant, licensed and open seven days a week.
Since its refurbishment by the Quinn Group in 1994, it has become a frequent meeting place for business and social purposes, as well as a very successful late night music venue The Barge offers excellent restaurant facilities, catering for snacks, lunches and evening meals. In 1998, it won the prestigious Dublin Pub of the Year Award presented by Black & White Whiskey.
With its tasteful and traditional Irish decor, the atmosphere is tangible – people visibly relax when they walk in the door.
Quinns is known as the place to come for the best Irish welcome. It is famous for the Irish craic as well, with live music three nights a week. At one of these lively sessions you could easily forget you were in Cambridge and think you’re in any one of the popular music pubs of Dublin. Quinns offers a warm welcome to residents of the Hotel, to the local student population and the business community.
With a population of over 50 million, the Ukraine is a dynamic and energetic society that is rapidly making its presence felt on a European stage. The capital city: Kyiv, has a population of 2.5 million and is currently undergoing expansion and development on a huge scale.
The Quinn Group purchased the Leonardo Business Centre there following its completion in 2006.
This magnificent Class-A office centre is one of the best facilities of its kind and is located right in the heart of the city. It is fully leased to high quality international tenants who recognise the style and presence the centre can offer as a head office for Ukraine.
The Leonardo Business Centre is located right in the middle of the Central Business District of Kyiv, within a three minute walk from the main thoroughfare and in immediate proximity of leading international and local companies, embassies, consulates, as well as the city’s best restaurants and shops. It consists of 27,000 square metres of prime Class-A office and retail space and boasts a fabulous fitness and leisure suite.
It is strategically located in the prestigious Kuntsevo area on the intersection of Rublyovskoye Motorway and Ivana Franko Street, which is one of the main arteries to the centre of the city.
The building will consist of 20 stories in total and will be finished to western Class-A standard throughout.
The 38,000m facility will be one of the finest to come into the Moscow office market for many years when completed in 2007.
The office market in Moscow has seen unprecedented demand recently as the economy expands and business activity increases.
The City of Kazan is strategically located in the very heart of the Russian Federation about 800km east of Moscow. As the capital of the Republic of Tarterstan, and with a population of 1.5 million people, the city has had a long tradition as a trade centre between the east and the rest of Europe.
The Quinn Group is now building a 200,000m logistics centre on the outskirts of the city. It will facilitate international and Russian firms in the storage and distribution of goods throughout Russia.
This is the first of a planned network of such logistics centres that the Quinn Group will invest in over the coming years.
Incorporating a multilevel parking facility adjacent to the building connected on each level to the shopping centre, a multiplex of four movie theatres, and integrated food court, the integrated concept was the first of its type to be introduced to Ukraine, Located at the very heart of Kiev, the centre was opened in 2003 following complete redevelopment and now encompasses 35,000m of prime retail and parking space. The centre includes many premier Ukrainian and international brands including Espirit, Hallmark, Ecco and Massimo. The Quinn Group purchased the Univermag Ukrania, in November, 2006.
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