Java Republic is an artisan coffee roasting company which invest in handroasting some of the world’s finest coffee varietals. This privately owned Irish Business is undergoing great change, with the launch of its foodservice business to the british market through First Choice Coffee and the move from its existing 6500 sq. ft. premises to a new 26,000 sq. ft. brand house: a carbon neutral coffee roastery and café in Ballycoolin, Dublin. Founded by David McKernan in 1999, the firm now employs almost 50 people, and the product range includes specialty teas. Java Republic has invested heavily in its brand.

Pacelli Sports was established initially in 1997 by Declan Duffy. The firm’s initial interest was in the fashion end of the sportswear market, but today it focuses on distributing a small number of high-quality brands covering specific market niches. Activitating Sportswear is part of the Pacelli Sports identity, and its other brands include USA PRO, Floaties-Hydro Kids, Rider & Ipanema sandals, STANNO Team wear, and SpringBoost footwear. The business is based in Bray, Co.Wicklow, and it currently employs three full time and three part time staff, servicing approximately 150 accounts nationwide, including department stores, independent small retailers and multiple retailers.

Since its inception in 1997, Skylift has grown to become Ireland’s largest indigenous powered access equipment supplier, recognised as the market leader in hire, sales and training. With depots in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, the firm employs 33 people nationwide. It works with government agencies such as Aer Rianta, Irish Rail, and the ESB, in addition to the largest construction companies in the country, and across all sectors such as outdoor events, engineering and hospitality. The firm’s fleet has in excess of 800 machines and a skilled support structure throughout the country to meet its goal of equipment and service reliability.

Since its establishment as an environmental marketing company in 2003 by Dr. Janette Davies, WoodsDavies Marketing has earned a reputation for impactful, interactive, effective campaigns. Building on her FMCG experience in companies like Reckitt & Colman and Hiram Walker, Janette undertook a PhD applied to Environmental Behaviour. Her success is based on combining her marketing skills with her passion for the environment, and the firm concentrates on environmental marketing. WoodsDavies is a full service marketing firm, offering support in market research, multimedia campaigns, and event management. Its client list includes Wexford County Council, the EPA, Specsavers, Pettitt’s Supervalu, and various others.