John Crane Ireland Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
Shannon (October 2024) ― John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and energy transition technologies and services, and a business of Smiths Group plc, is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of its manufacturing facility in Shannon, Ireland.
Since its establishment in 1974, the Shannon facility has been a leader in manufacturing innovation and excellence. Over the past five decades, it has become a crucial part of John Crane’s global operations, producing high-quality edge-welded metal bellow seals for various industries. Additionally, the facility provides vessel seal repair services for pharmaceutical companies in Ireland, supporting the market growth for vessel seals and other John Crane products within the local pharma industry. Furthermore, it also provides service for metal bellows seals for John Crane globally.
The site recently hosted a celebration event to commemorate this significant milestone, bringing together John Crane employees.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate 50 years of manufacturing excellence in Shannon,” said John Fitzgerald, Director of Operations EMEA. “This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, past and present, as well as the strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, manufacturing automation, innovation and environmental systems excellence. We look forward to continuing our legacy of innovation and excellence for many years to come.”
As John Crane looks to the future, the Shannon facility will continue to play a vital role in its mission to provide reliable products and services to its customers worldwide. Celebrating this 50-year milestone marks a proud moment in the company’s history and a promising outlook for continued growth and success.
About John Crane
John Crane is a global leader in mission-critical technologies for the energy and process industries and an innovator in rotating equipment, encompassing mechanical seals, couplings, filtration systems and cutting-edge asset management and digital diagnostics solutions. Blending a rich legacy of innovation with a commitment to service excellence, we have enabled our customers to operate reliably and sustainably for over a century. While recognising the role of traditional energy, we are pioneering solutions that enable cleaner alternatives, crafting a vision for a sustainable energy future. Our extensive global presence underscores our promise to customers, with over 200 service centres in 50 countries. With over £1 billion in revenue in 2023, we are an integral pillar of Smiths Group plc, a FTSE 100 listed company dedicated to improving our world through smarter engineering.