Irish Enterprise Awards 2021

42 EU BUSINESS NEWS / 2021 Irish Enterprise Awards , Best International Quarrying Contractor 2021 Ireland’s quarrying industry represents a significant part of its economy, and numerous businesses not only benefit from its presence, but are essential factors in keeping it on themove. One of these isMcCabe Earthworks, a family-run business based inDublin.We take a look at how the firmhas achieved somuch and explore the reasons behind their success in the Irish Enterprise Awards. Feb21238 In 1947, Jack McCabe bought a lorry and used it to supply stone to the local community form the local Mileriver quarry. Naming his business McCabe Mileriver, the firm soon grew in stature and reputation. Before long, all six of Jack’s sons were involved in the firm and it grew into McCabe Earthworks in the early 1990s. Nearly seventy- five years later, the business has been passed down to Jack’s grandson, John, who is the director of its operations today. A family affair through and through, McCabe Earthworks has built an impressive name in the industry, pioneering a more mobile approach to the quarry and mining industries in Ireland. The team provided vital crushing services as and when required and it has become what they are most renowned for. Since exploring this rich seam of revenue, the team have fulfilled contracts on prestigious projects including the Dublin Port Tunnel, Dublin’s M50, the Landsdowne Rd Stadium and Dublin’s LUAS but to name a few. What was once a local business working in a singular quarry has become a country-wide operation with the team playing a vital role in quarrying and mining activities throughout Ireland. The demand is high, and there are many competitors, but McCabe Earthworks has maintained its position through the use of the most modern and efficient machinery profile of any contractors in the It’s easy to see the transformation of McCabe Earthworks from its humble delivery beginnings to a heavyweight in Ireland’s quarrying industry. The team have worked incredibly hard to secure their place and their proactive nature has been industry. This decision ensures that McCabe Earthworks is able to provide a service that is more efficient and cost-effective than any other on the market. When McCabe Earthworks are engaged on a project, they have enormous potential to get a job done quickly and efficiently. With crushing and screening capacities of up to 800tph per crushing unit and utilising every method of crushing available including Jaws, Cones and Impactors, McCabe Earthworks has the solution to meeting all our customer’s needs. This incredibly capacity is key to their success. No two situations are the same, and the team at McCabe Earthworks have the expertise to propose workable solutions and then to deliver on them effectively. To ensure safety throughout the quarrying process, the McCabe team ensures that its machinery is up to a minimum of CE standard, as well as being up to the required BS standards. Indeed, many of the team’s items exceed the standards set by these qualifications. Loading shovels and dump trucks are brake tested on a monthly basis by the firm’s in- house brake testing unit while all machines are inspected daily. Recently, McCabe Earthworks has taken on a full-time safety officer with a Masters in Occupational Health and Safety from University College Dublin. This defines their strong commitment to the highest possible standards. key to ensuring that they remain the forefront of the industry. Company: McCabe Earthworks Name: John McCabe Email: [email protected]