Electric.ie May/June 2021

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 33 Hager have seen a rise in the amount of work we are undertaking in the pharmaceutical sector. We have also been exporting product into countries such as Holland and Switzerland. As our Irish-based customers have looked to support their own clients abroad, we have worked alongside them which has helped us maintain our growth ambitions. How do you find working within regulations? It is important that Ambrex’s working practices and solutions always conform to all current regulations and standards. We take great care to ensure we adhere to any changes and are fully aware of the impact of the new I.S. 10101 standard as it relates to our business. The biggest change we have seen so far has been the increase in Arc fault detection device (AFDD) enquiries. As a team, we work hard alongside our customers and partners to deliver a safe and approved solution that matches all regulatory requirements. How important is working alongside a manufacturer? We rely heavily upon the quality of products and service ethos of a company like Hager. We started using Hager product solutions over 17 years ago because, at that point, Hager could offer products that no-one else in the market had. Hager’s Univers metalwork system is extremely adaptable, allowing us to come up with quality and cost-effective solutions that meet our customers’ requirements. Hager’s protective devices are easy to work with and their well established global reputation provides our customers (and their customers alike) with peace of mind. What do you value most in a manufacturer? Hager produce quality products which help them stand out from the competition. Hager also backs this up with excellent stock availability and an accessible and helpful technical and enquiry service. In recent years the development of the Hager e-Cat means we can quickly gather any required technical data online, Hager Ireland’s website is easy to navigate and contains all of the online catalogues we require. The company’s reputation in the market gives our customers great confidence in our distribution board solutions. Project approvals and technical submittals are much easier when putting the Hager brand forward as engineers are happy to sign off on projects where Hager branded products are installed. The availability of product greatly helps our project planning enabling us to meet critical deadlines. What do you like best about Hager? The quality of the product, reliable stock availability and expert technical support; Hager has proven to be a company that is very important to Ambrex and together we have developed a strong and mutually beneficial working relationship.