Our Story
Kerry Mechanical Engineering, founded in 1997 in Kilmorna, near Listowel, has grown from a small fabrication workshop into a multidiscipline engineering company serving clients across construction, manufacturing, energy, agri-machinery and industrial sectors. From the beginning, the business has focused on delivering reliable workmanship, practical engineering solutions and dependable service.
Over the years, KME has invested in advanced technologies such as CNC machining, tube and flatbed laser cutting, automated fabrication processes and modern blasting and painting facilities. This combination of skilled people and technical capability allows us to manage projects from raw material right through to finished, installation-ready components. While the company continues to expand its facilities and expertise, the commitment to quality and customer partnership remains unchanged.
Our Timeline
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1997
Company Founded
Company founded in Kilmorna, Listowel, Co. Kerry by Fergus O’Keeffe; initial focus on high-end steel fabrication and engineering.
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2005
KME Incorporated
Kerry Mechanical Engineering Limited Incorporated (CRO No. 409059).
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2012
Shotblasting hall commissioned
Shotblasting hall commissioned; in-house surface preparation capability established for small parts to large structures.
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2013
Painting facility expanded
Painting facility expanded and process formalised for bulk spray painting; pre-treatment workflow standardised.
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2018
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 Quality Management System certified
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2019
EN 1090
EN 1090 certification achieved
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2022
Bystronic FL300
Commissioning of Bystronic FL300 tube laser
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2024
Expansion
Headcount passes 60; continued investment in yard/storage and workflow digitisation.
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2025
DNM 6700 XL
DN Solutions DNM 6700 XL vertical machining centre added to expand precision machining capacity
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2025
BLM LT7 tube laser
Commissioning of BLM LT7 tube laser
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2025
Irish Steel Awards finalist
Irish Steel Awards finalist (Constructional Steelwork – Civil Works)


