Limerick company bosses strike gold for sustainable processes

MANAGEMENT at Analog Devices in Limerick have been recognised for the changes they’ve made to processes at its Raheen plant.

The firm won the sustainable business prize at the Lean business awards.

This recognises the work done by staff at the semiconductor manufacturer to adopt and enhance sustainable practices not only in Limerick but at its bases in Cork and Dublin.

The Lean business awards are designed to recognise and celebrate such achievements in excellence in Irish organisations and aim to position Ireland as the recognised centre of lean and enterprise excellence globally.

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Its judging panel acknowledged Analog Devices staff’s commitment to continuous improvement over the years, specifically highlighting the significant increase in production while reducing facility and process carbon emissions.

The firm’s corporate decarbonisation goals further demonstrated its dedication to environmental responsibility, the panel said.

The role of its senior leadership was also commended.

Shane Geary, vice-president, manufacturing operations at Analog Devices, said: “We are thrilled to receive this national-level recognition from the Irish Lean Business Awards, honouring the extraordinary efforts of our teams. This sustainability award reflects our dedication to driving productivity, reducing water usage, enhancing energy efficiency, and curbing emissions while fostering employee engagement.”

In particular, he praised Analog’s green team, sustainability teams, environmental health services and facilities.