McLoughlins opens new HQ

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern opened the new corporate headquarters of McLoughlins at Northern Cross Business Park in Finglas yesterday, creating 20 jobs.

McLoughlins is one of Ireland’s longest established distributors to the hardware, DIY, household and gardening sectors. It has invested €10m in the new headquarters and distribution centre.

The firm which represents international brands such as Ryobi, Gardena, Sankey and Jeyes, was established in 1958 by Michael McLoughlin. McLoughlins employs 70 people.

Excluding building supplies, total sales for the sector are estimated at €500 million per annum.