Waterford Best Managed Companies recognised at national awards
Waterford Best Managed Companies have been recognised at the 17th annual Ireland’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) awards programme, with three local businesses receiving the prestigious accolade.
This year, Deloitte recognised 115 indigenous companies at the awards, representing 25 of the 32 counties across the island of Ireland.
The network of companies has a combined turnover of more than €22 billion and provide employment to over 62,000 people across a range of sectors from technology and healthcare to construction.
Suir Engineering, RelateCare and Keltech among winners
Amongst the winning companies this year were Waterford companies Suir Engineering, RelateCare and Keltech.
RelateCare earned Gold status at the awards after qualifying for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade for the fourth consecutive year, while Suir Engineering won the award for the first time this year.
A thorough judging process precedes the recognition each year, evaluating the entire management team and the business strategy of each company.
Judging criteria highlights leadership and innovation
The judges examine a wide range of areas when assessing Ireland’s top privately-owned businesses, considering each business’ strategic planning, governance standards, financial performance, in addition to each organisation’s culture, talent strategy and how they are innovating year on year.
The eight newly qualified companies are: Suir Engineering, Actavo Group, Dixon International Logistics, Kirby Group Engineering, Marcon Fit-Out, Nostra Technologies, Ohk Energy, and Specialist Group.
RelateCare
Celebrating resilience and contribution to the Irish economy
Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, said: “Congratulations to all winning companies on their achievement. Irish indigenous businesses continue to impress, demonstrating unwavering resilience and commitment to excellence in an everchanging economic landscape. The Ireland’s Best Managed Companies programme recognises the significant contribution that these businesses make to our economy, our communities and our nation as a whole. As a vital part of our business ecosystem, it is essential that they are supported to grow and scale into the future, and the Best Managed programme hopes to support them as they do.
Glenn Shanley, Head of AIB Corporate Banking,said: “Ireland’s Best Managed Companies is a showcase of what we see daily in AIB – the incredible strength, ambition and resilience of our indigenous companies. The process is a celebration of strong management teams and the energy they bring to the business world. We can see many shared traits in the 2025 winners – for instance, a willingness to face challenges head on and turn them into opportunities, embedding sustainability as a priority, and creating a culture in which people are comfortable with sharing opinions and challenging each other. Congratulations to all winners, I wish them every success in the coming year.”
A total of 107 companies requalified as a Best Managed Company. Eight of these achieved Gold Standard (four years as a BMC), six achieved Platinum Standard (seven years as a BMC). Many companies reapply and successfully requalify for the programme year on year, with some like Ergo and Portview winning the ‘Best Managed’ accolade for 15 years running.
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