Pictured left to right are: Mark Quinn, managing director, EMR, Paul McMahon, executive engineer, Leitrim County Council and John McElwaine, capital programs regional lead, Irish Water

EMR selected by Irish Water to upgrade telemetry networks in €1m deal

Dunboyne, Co Meath, Friday 1st September 2017: Leading SCADA network and mobile telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced it has been selected by Irish Water to upgrade its telemetry networks in Waterford and Leitrim, in a deal valued in excess of €1m.

The upgrade plays a significant role in the battle against ‘unaccounted for water’, giving Irish Water greater monitoring capability and control over the water distribution network in those counties.  Increased automation and more granular visibility into water flows, pressure and quality provides early warning alerts to network bursts and improves the quality of supply for customers.

Commenting on the deal, Mark Quinn, managing director with EMR Integrated Solutions said:

“This capital investment project supports Irish Water’s ongoing efforts to streamline water distribution networks in the county, and having greater control over assets in the field allows them to quickly identify and react to adverse events as they occur.  Minimising network leakage is a key objective and the ability to remotely measure and monitor flows plays a critical role in helping Irish Water to achieve that.”

The Waterford network upgrade involved consolidating the telemetry network across the city and county, following the merger of both councils in 2014.  Telemetry Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and data loggers were deployed at over 200 logger sites* to monitor water flow and pressure on the pipe network, providing early warning alerts to network bursts.

The system also enables data acquisition from major water assets such as reservoirs and pumping stations and for automated remote control of these sites from the central SCADA system.

In Leitrim, the EMR team installed telemetry RTUs and GPRS data loggers together with the associated flow and pressure monitoring instrumentation at over 90 sites**, tying them back to the centralised SCADA system in Carrick-on-Shannon. This system augmented the extensive SCADA and telemetry network previously installed by EMR in the major water treatment plants and water distribution assets throughout the county.

“We build our telemetry networks based on principles of resiliency, reliability and flexibility, explains Mr Quinn.

“Where we have onsite telemetry, Irish Water can  monitor and control the water network remotely, increasing operational efficiencies, reducing waste and providing faster response times to adverse events as they occur.

“Utility providers are increasingly adopting the concept of smart networks and EMR is at the forefront of designing and deploying the technology to help them plan for the future,” he said.

EMR has a strong track record in the water utility industry.  The company has already performed two major network upgrades for Northern Ireland Water valued at well over
€1m and last year it announced its entrance to the UK market.

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Notes to Editors
*30 Remote Terminal Units or RTUs plus 175 data loggers which use GPRS networks to transport data were deployed in Waterford.

**30 RTUs with mains flow meter, 30 GPRS loggers with battery powered flow meters and 30 mechanical flow meters only, were deployed in Leitrim.

Pictured left to right are: Mark Quinn, managing director, EMR, Paul McMahon, executive engineer, Leitrim County Council and John McElwaine, capital programs regional lead, Irish Water

Pictured left to right above are: Darragh Quinn, Dean Glynn and Sam Flanagan, all participating in the Learn and Work Scheme

EMR announces participation in the ‘Learn and Work’ scheme

Leading SCADA network and telemetry supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced its participation in the ‘Learn and Work’ scheme, a program run by Blanchardstown Institute of Technology and Regional Skills, Dublin designed to provide highly-educated students for the changing needs of industry.

The company is currently working with Dean Glynn and Darragh Quinn, students in Mechatronics (technology combining electronics and mechanical engineering), and Sam Flanagan, student of film and theatre practice in Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Work experience involves a combination of practical, hands-on projects as well as desk-based tasks.  Dean has been installing RTUs on water networks and working on process improvements for EMR’s ISO accreditation, while Darragh is currently enhancing EMR’s mobile SCADA application.  Sam has just completed a project to produce and edit a series of technical training videos for one of EMR’s major clients.

Commenting on the program, Derek Glynn, chief operations officer with the company said:

“Like many technology companies, we struggle to find the right people but this program fills the gap between the traditional degree and apprenticeship programs.  It allows us to tap into a skilled, creative and enthusiastic set of students at an early stage and gives them the practical experience which makes them work-ready as they exit from the academic environment.”

Remuneration is provided to the students over the course of the practical placement, which runs from May to September and the placement continues over the entire duration of their degree programs.

Student Dean Glynn really enjoys the practical nature of the work.

“I really like working in the field as it forces you to problem-solve and think on your feet.  While I found the academic theory of communications quite difficult in semester one, it all fell into place for me once I saw the technology in action.  Working in the field has given me some great ideas for our practical projects and I’m also covering topics such as Java and SCADA which aren’t even on the curriculum until year three, so this is really helping me to work ahead,” he said.

EMR is looking to expand the number of placed students to four, when Blanchardstown IT launches its BSc in Process Instrumentation and Automation program in January, 2018.

Pictured left to right above are:  Darragh Quinn, Dean Glynn and Sam Flanagan

31-5-17 Limerick Sucide Watch sponsored radio communication from EMR Integrated Solutions. Sarah Counihan, Dave Mullen, Ger McNamara, Chairman, Sarah Hopkins and Shirley Johnston Limerick Sucide Watch at their base in the Tait Business Centre. Picture: Keith Wiseman

Donation of radio communications equipment plays critical role in saving lives

Dunboyne, Co Meath, Tuesday, 30th May 2017:  Leading two-way radio and mobile communications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced a donation of life-saving radio communications equipment to Limerick Suicide Watch (LSW), a voluntary suicide prevention group that patrols the five bridges of Limerick city and along the banks of the Shannon waterway.

With this vital radio equipment, volunteers can communicate with each other more reliably, intervene more effectively in life-threatening incidents and summon the support of emergency services as required.

The donation includes two-way radio handsets, a charger, base station and antenna and serves a team of over 40 volunteers.

The rugged handsets provide robust, high quality voice communications within the team, but the radio frequency is also linked to the Irish Coast Guard, Limerick Marine Search and Rescue and Limerick Fire and Rescue, significantly speeding up reaction times to potentially fatal incidents as they occur.

Commenting on the donation, Ger McNamara, chairman of Limerick Suicide Watch said:

“The donation is critical for us.  We’re not relying on mobile phones, which really aren’t suitable due to coverage blackspots.  Our volunteers now have handsets that are easy-to-use and reliable and they can request assistance from colleagues or emergency services much faster.  With a relatively high suicide rate in Limerick, our ability to respond to incidents needs to be professional and this donation allows us to achieve that,” he said.

A typical volunteer shift lasts four hours and consists of foot and bike patrols along the banks of the Shannon.  The group is active for three days during the week from 9pm to 1am and at weekends from 12am to 4am.

Mark Quinn, managing director of EMR believes businesses have a responsibility to give back to the community wherever possible.

“Our organisation has a strong sense of corporate social responsibility and we support wholeheartedly initiatives such as Limerick Suicide Watch.  We admire the courage and bravery of the volunteers who work in extremely difficult conditions and in all weathers and we’re delighted to support them in the valuable work they do.”

LSW hopes to increase its mobile patrols to seven days a week, extending the support it provides to people in difficulty.

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EMR named as Finalist at annual Pakman Awards

Leading SCADA network and mobile telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced that it was named as a finalist at the Pakman Awards, 2016.

Pakman is a national awards programme that recognises excellence in waste management and recycling among businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals in Ireland. Read more

Pictured on the left above accepting the award on behalf of EMR is Colm Farrell, Field Engineer and Safety Representative with EMR

EMR scoops Distinction prize for fourth year running at the annual National Irish Safety Organisation awards

Dunboyne, Co Meath, 13th October 2016:  Leading SCADA network and mobile telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced that it has taken the prestigious ‘Distinction’ prize at the National Irish Safety Organisation’s (NISO) awards for the fourth year running.

The annual award ceremony, now in its 25th year is an all-Ireland affair, which recognises the positive and proactive culture of safety management that exists within Irish organisations.

This is the fourth year in a row that EMR has been publically recognised by NISO for its strong corporate commitment to health and safety.

Commenting on the win, Derek Glynn, COO, EMR Integrated Solutions said:

“EMR is well on track to receive the High Achiever award in 2017.

“Year on year, we see more interaction and involvement by our staff in preparation and submission for the awards, which reflects a collective drive to ensure that health and safety remains an engrained part of EMR’s organisational culture.”

Pictured on the left above accepting the award on behalf of EMR is Colm Farrell, Field Engineer and Safety Representative with EMR

Pictured at the Grant Thornton 5K challenge are the team from EMR

EMR team out in force to support the Grant Thornton Corporate 5K Team Challenge

A team of 15 runners from EMR took part in this year’s Grant Thornton Corporate 5K Team Challenge (GT5K).  Joining more than 1,200 teams from 139 different companies, the team successfully tackled a 5K course around a one-lap circuit at Dublin’s Docklands.

Ciaran Quinn finished the best of the EMR team, completing the circuit in a fantastic time of 17 mins 10 secs, notching up a very commendable 64th place finish overall.

Age trumped youth for second place with Alan Feenan turning in a strong performance with a time of 20 mins 32 secs, just edging out Terry McAuley who finished in 20 mins 38 secs.

The ladies from EMR also made their mark on the night with Deirdre Shanley clocking up a strong time of 24 mins 50 secs.

Commenting on the event, Mark Quinn, managing director with EMR said:

“We were delighted with the response we had from our staff in fielding four teams for the event.  Running is a great social activity and events such as this foster a great sense of camaraderie amongst staff.”

The Grant Thornton Corporate Challenge, run in association with Athletics Ireland, is aimed at encouraging social running amongst the business community in Dublin and Cork.  Proceeds from the race are channelled into Athletics Ireland’s Junior High Performance programme and 10% of each entry fee was donated to the ISPCC Childline Services.

Alan Feenan director of sales with EMR Integrated Solutions

New entrant to Irish pager market offers continuity of supply to critical industrial sectors

Dunboyne, Co Meath – Tuesday 22nd March 2016: Leading two-way radio and mobile communications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced its entry to the Irish pager market, with its appointment as distributor for Swissphone’s range of pagers, pager accessories and alerting systems in the Republic of Ireland.

The deal combines EMR’s track record in delivering high performance personal mobile and two-way radio solutions to the Irish market and Swissphone’s innovative design and manufacturing capabilities in reliable alerting and work safety solutions.

At a time when some pager manufacturers are exiting the market, this latest move by EMR will support continuity of supply for critical users including those in blue light services, public and private healthcare and commercial sectors.

Commenting on the partnership Alan Feenan, director of sales with EMR said:

“Despite cannibalisation of the pager market by mobile phone technology, market demand for the technology remains strong in critical sectors such as emergency services, healthcare and industrial markets where lone worker protection remains a key health and safety issue.

“The addition of Swissphone’s portfolio of high performance pagers, pager accessories and alerting systems to our product portfolio gives Irish customers more value and choice. Swissphone’s continued commitment to quality and ongoing product development made their selection as partner a natural fit for us,” he said.

Swissphone’s products include specialist paging systems and mobile alarming products of particular interest to organisations with extremely time-critical message notification requirements.

“We are delighted to welcome EMR Integrated Solutions to Swissphone’s partner community and look forward to working with them in the Irish market,” said Angelo Saccoccia, CEO at Swissphone.

“There is a strong synergy between our companies and we believe that together we can provide Irish customers with superior paging products and services that will address their time-sensitive, mission-critical communications requirements,”

For the past 40 years, design excellence and commitment to product quality have been firmly rooted in the Swissphone company culture. From its production facility just outside Zurich, rigorous technical, environmental and climatic testing is carried out to ensure high performance device functionality, even in the most difficult and demanding applications.

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About Swissphone

The Swissphone Group is the leading, internationally-operating supplier that designs and produces secure and reliable paging solutions and resource management systems for public safety organizations (emergency services). The systems comply with international standards.

Swissphone was founded in 1969 by Helmut and Erika Köchler and it has been under Swiss ownership ever since. The company has a prominent market presence in Germany, Austria, France and in the USA.  In addition, Swissphone possesses a dominant market position in northern European markets owing to its proficient partners. The corporate headquarters and the production site are located in Samstagern in Switzerland near Zurich. See more at: http://www.swissphone.com/about-us-en/

About EMR Integrated Solutions

EMR Integrated Solutions is a leading provider of two-way radio, mobile communications, SCADA and instrumentation solutions. With a track record stretching back to the early 1980s and a management team with a wealth of industry experience, the company has established a strong, successful foothold in markets as diverse as retail, hospitality, utility, telecoms and public safety. The organisation has customers across Ireland, the UK and Europe and has the expertise, engineering know-how and project management capability to deliver large, complex, integrated solutions on time and within budget.

For more information, please visit www.emrsolutions.ie

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The EMR team announcing the company's expansion to the UK market.

EMR spreads its wings and extends presence to the UK market

Dunboyne, Co Meath, Thursday, 19th November, 2015: Leading SCADA network and mobile telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced its expansion to the UK market, in a move that will take its portfolio of market-leading products and system design and engineering capabilities to the UK’s energy and water utility industries.

The development comes hot on the heels of a €1 million contract with Northern Ireland Water to upgrade the utility’s telemetry network.

EMR currently employs 22 at its base in Dunboyne, Co Meath and hopes to add to that number with the establishment of its UK base. The company specialises in designing and building wireless communication for media organisations as well as SCADA and telemetry networks for energy suppliers and water companies.

Mark Quinn, managing director with EMR believes that significant opportunity exists for his organisation to make a breakthrough into the UK, thanks to the rapidly changing nature of the utility industry there.

“Power generation and water utilities are facing a perfect storm of business challenges in terms of environmental constraints, security of supply and cost pressures. Aging network infrastructure is a burning issue for many of them but taking the right approach with the right integration partner will promote more efficient management of energy or water supply into the future,” he said.

The company’s UK headquarters will be based in Reading, a strategic location to target some of the market’s key players. A team of technical and project management professionals will support the rollout of EMR’s SCADA and network infrastructure deployments.

The UK utility industry is undergoing a period of substantial change, where many will be forced to re-examine their business models, according to Quinn.

“We believe we have the track record and expertise to generate strong return on network investment for all stakeholders and support continuity of supply,” he said.

EMR was founded in the early in 1980s and has a strong management team with a wealth of industry experience. The company has some of Ireland’s strongest brands on its books including ESB, Eir, RTÉ NL, Virgin Media and many of the country’s county councils.

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About EMR Integrated Solutions

EMR Integrated Solutions is a leading provider of communications, SCADA and instrumentation solutions. With a track record stretching back to the early 1980s and a management team with a wealth of industry experience, the company has established a strong, successful foothold in markets as diverse as retail, hospitality, utility, transport, telecoms and public safety. The organisation has customers across Ireland, the UK and Europe and has the expertise, engineering know-how and project management capability to delivery large, complex, integrated solutions on time and within budget.

For more information, please visit www.emrsolutions.ie

At the annoucement of today’s launch into the UK market are the EMR senior management team.  From left to right: Alan Feenan, sales director communications, Derek Glynn, chief operations officer, Mark Quinn, managing director, Diarmuid Shanley, chief financial officer and Brian Martin, sales director, SCADA and telemetry.

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EMR winners of a 2015 NISO award

EMR scoops Distinction prize at the annual National Irish Safety Organisation awards

Dunboyne, Co Meath, 18th November 2015: Leading SCADA network and mobile telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced that it has taken the prestigious ‘Distinction’ prize at the National Irish Safety Organisation’s (NISO) awards.

The annual award ceremony is an all-Ireland affair, which recognises best-in-class Irish organisations for their commitment to health and safety in the workplace. Almost 2,000 award entries were received this year from a wide range of industries.

This was the third year in a row that EMR was recognised for its strong corporate commitment to health and safety. In 2014, the organisation was honoured with the North East, Regional Health and Safety Award, recognising the positive and proactive culture of safety management that exists within the organisation.

The company is well on track to receive the High Achiever award in 2017.

Commenting on the win, Mark Quinn, managing director, EMR Integrated Solutions said:

“EMR could not have achieved this without the commitment and ongoing co-operation of EMR’s staff to health and safety at work. Their dedication is a true reflection of our positive safety culture and serves as a real competitive differentiator for us, when bidding for business.”

Pictured above accepting the award on behalf of EMR is Derek Glynn, chief operating officer with EMR.

Pic l-r: Mark Quinn, managing director, EMR Integrated Solutions, Derek Glynn, COO, EMR Integrated Solutions and Pearse Bradley, telemetry and SCADA manager, Northern Ireland Water on the award of a €1m/£700,000 contract to upgrade Northern Ireland Water's telemetry network. No fees for reproduction. Pic by Maura Hickey - tel: 086-8541130

EMR inks €1 million contract with Northern Ireland Water for telemetry upgrade

Dunboyne, Co Meath, Friday, 9th October 2015: Leading SCADA network and mobile telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced it has signed a €1 million contract with Northern Ireland Water (NIW) to upgrade the utility’s telemetry network.

The technology refresh renders the telemetry network IP-ready and is part of a strategic plan to protect the province’s high quality water supply and drive down operating costs. Read more