Kilbeggan engineering firm in running for two industry awards

Kilbeggan based Midland Mould and Engineering has been shortlisted in the Irish Steel Awards for its Coastal Protection project, and the team are looking forward to the awards event this Friday, October 16, at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.

The nomination recognises their work designing and manufacturing specialist Tetrapod moulds used to produce concrete units that help protect coastlines against erosion.

Paul Finnerty, operations manager, said: “As an Irish engineering business, we are proud to see our specialist manufacturing work recognised at a national industry level. The project highlights the important role that precision engineering, design and manufacturing can play in supporting coastal protection infrastructure.”

Midland Mould and Engineering has specialised in the design and manufacture of steel moulds for precast concrete companies throughout Ireland for nearly 30 years.

The company works with customers across the country, producing steel moulds to meet the requirements of a wide range of precast concrete applications.

Its expertise in steel fabrication, engineering and bespoke mould manufacture supports the production needs of Ireland’s precast concrete sector.

The recent project involving the manufacture of specialist Tetrapod moulds for coastal protection has brought further recognition to the company, which is shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Irish Steel Awards: Engineering and Fabricated Assemblies and Industrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing.

Further information on the awards is available here.