The CavMac 5C08 Chemical Hose Model has been a popular model for companies operating in a range of industries for several years. From Industrial Manufacturing and Food & Beverage companies to Chemical Processing and Pharmaceutical companies, the 5C08 Model is an ideal lightweight solution for the suction and delivery of acidic chemicals. Available in lengths of up to 61 metres and with a 16 Bar working pressure, this industrial quality hose … [Read more...]

  An external floating roof tank is a large cylindrical container, commonly used for the storage of petroleum products, which is capped with a roof that floats on the surface of the contained liquid substance. As the liquid rises, so too does the roof. However, a disadvantage of this system is the possibility of rainwater accumulating on top. While there are options to remove this rainwater using articulated straight length steel pipes … [Read more...]

Electric Vehicles (EV) are accelerating our society into the future. The inherent benefits of driving an EV for the consumer are many in number, from lower running costs and tax incentives to environmental benefits and grant opportunities. From that perspective alone it’s no wonder that Bloomberg forecast that by 2040 over 54% of new car sales will be Electric Vehicles. With such a roaring demand, there are plenty of upsides for miners in the … [Read more...]

For Engineers Week 2018, CavMac has been interviewing our hardworking engineers to get their experiences of engineering and how they would encourage students to think of Engineering when considering their options for the future. For young people, gaining experiences like these from professionals are key to deciding what college course to apply for in their final year of secondary school.   We sat down with our Process Development … [Read more...]

For senior cycle students considering their options for the future, gaining insights from a professional is a huge benefit in deciding what career path to follow. We took the time to interview some engineers from around the CavMac offices to discover what makes an engineer tick, and if a STEM-based career is one for you.   Edwin Middleton, the Quality Assurance Manager for our hose, was thrilled to take part in an interview and give … [Read more...]

Oil and Gas exploration and extraction have never been a significant industry in Ireland, with companies investing heavily in exploration yet never striking wells with major oil deposits. Providence Resources PLC, one of Ireland's leading offshore companies, although having hit water instead of oil in September of this year, has now announced that it expects to begin phase one of drilling close to the Barryroe field in the third quarter of … [Read more...]

Thursday last, the 7th of September, CavMac Industrial Hose Manufacturers was overjoyed to join several local businesses, representing Cootehill’s bid in the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Award. The Bank of Ireland judging panel: Tom Hayes, Eddie Breen and Tim O'Neill commenced their visit by touring the town, local businesses and experiencing it’s warm hospitality. Following the tour, a demonstration of all supporting businesses and … [Read more...]

CavMac hoses are used for the safe bulk transport of a wide range of products and the general assumption would be that these are usually industrial products such as oil & gas, chemicals and aggregates. However, we also supply hose for transport of food, including Fish! Norway is the world’s largest salmon producer, according to the Financial Times, and we are delighted to partner with global company Tess in this region. This photo shows our … [Read more...]

A popular misconception is that Lean principles of maximising customer value whilst minimizing waste are suited only for manufacturing. We have found that actually it applies in every process in our business.   The word Lean can cause concern as people automatically assume that a Lean programme will lead to job losses. In fact, it is not a tactic or a cost reduction program, but a way of thinking and acting for an entire organization. We … [Read more...]