We are delighted to share that AMV Systems have been named Mechanical Maintenance Company of the Year, by the Republic of Ireland Prestige Awards 2022/2023.

The judging process examined the quality of the products & services we offer, the efficiency of our operations regarding customer service and our employee satisfaction levels, and we excelled in all areas.

Since forming in 1998, AMV systems has grown to a team of 19 full time personnel including mechanical engineers, field staff & office administration staff. AMV Systems continually invests in the education of our team to ensure all members of staff, on & off site, have the expertise to always provide comprehensive & professional maintenance service.

We offer nationwide maintenance service to various sectors including the pharmaceutical, food processing and medical device industries, to hotel & leisure and retail companies and commercial & industrial office buildings. We pride ourselves on developing long-term relationships with our contracting clients to ensure that their needs are fully met. We aim to continually grow these relationships by consistently exceeding our clients’ expectations on quality and budget.

Sean Foxe, Operations Manager AMV Systems, said on the win, ‘We are ecstatic to gain this award. We are immensely proud of the team here and this win only cements our knowledge that we have the highest calibre of staff providing impeccable service. Going forward we look forward to building on this success’.

Echoing Sean’s sentiment John Dempsey, CEO, said, ‘Its brilliant to see AMV systems getting the acknowledgment for the top class work they provide’. Jim Mullett CEO added, ‘This win is a testament to the hard work & dedication of all the staff, and particularly of Seán Foxe & David Morrissey who constantly drive the company forward.’

We are delighted to see that RTE news featured a summary of the independent test results undertaken by Plasma Air for the Ionisation products AMV Systems sell and distribute on the Irish market.

There is mounting evidence to suggest that clean, disinfected air plays a vital role in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Coronvirus/ COVID-19.  Click here for more information on the range of Bipolar Ionisation products we sell and distribute in Ireland. A summary of the test results can be read here 

Bipolar Ionisation (BPI) has been around for a long time. It arrived in the States in the 1970s and was largely used in the food manufacturing sector to help reduce bacteria, viruses and mould. It is now enjoying a resurgence in popularlity with the onset of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic as the world scrambles to find solutions to keep themselves, their staff and customers safe. It has already been proven effective against Sars, norovirus and other influenza strains.

AMV Systems is delighted to partner with Gibbons Engineering Group to sell, market and install 4 needlepoint ion generators.  BPI products are mounted on in centralised air conditioning systems. Ions are drawn through the coil and keep the coil clean as it kills bacteria, mould and viruses thus removing the annual need to clean the cooling coil and drain pan.  The journey of the ion continues through the ducting system, cleaning it as it makes it way to its final destination in the building to expell quality air.

In addition the ions remove harmful small particules from the air, often too small for the filter to remove. As in nature, when air flows through the system, it results in the formation of millions of of negative and positive ions which clump the particles together. These larger particles are then more easily filtered out.

BPI is excellent at removing odors like cigarette smoke, foul sewer smells or ammonia smells. It is simple and easy to install in new or existing AHUs. BPI is totally automatic and chemical free and can operate independently or as part of an integrated system.

UVC Technology is more important today than it has ever been. One of the key messages in the 5 phase roadmap issued by the Government to re-open the Irish economy, is that preventative measures will save lives.  This will be achieved by reducing the spread of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 and protecting the vulnerable. This by no means an easy task, but thankfully help is at hand.

Returning to the workplace post Coronavirus/Covid-19 poses a challenge to small and large businesses alike. Whilst collaboration between the employer and employee will help realise a safe and healthy working environment, the overarchng burden falls to the employer to provide the mechanism to do so.

To prevent the spread of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 in our workplace, it is essential that good hygiene etiquette is maintained and that social distancing is adhered to.

An additional preventative measure is to ensure that good air quality is circulated throughout your premises. UVC inactivates bacteria, mould and viruses, including Coronavirus/Covid-19, within the biofilm that can build up in coils in Air handling Units.

The Total Coil Disinfection (TCD) System is the go-to UVC technology that delivers 24/7 non-invasive disinfection level cleaning regime for cooling coils in AHU’s.

AMV Systems, with our partner Gibbons Engineering Group, model our TCD systems to irradiate the full face of the coil killing the growth of viruses (including the Coronavirus/Covid-19) and reinstating system performance to as built. The proven method of biofilm eradicaton is Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI)

Before and After Total Coil Disinfection Treatment

TCD is a tried, tested and proven ultraviolet solution for HVAC systems.  Click here for more information on TCD systems

A massive well done to Sean Rath, EHS Manager AirconMech and AMV Systems, who achieved his couch to 10k run in style for the Run in the Dark Charity Challenge which took place last night from Wexford Quay. Thankfully the rain didn’t materialise on this bitterly cold night.

This poignant event raises much-needed funds for the Mark Pollock Trust. Many of you will know Mark as the adventure athlete who competed in ultra-endurance races following the loss of his sight in 1998. In fact, he was the first blind person to race to the south pole. Tragically in 2010, Mark fell from a second-story window which nearly killed him. He broke his back leaving him paralysed. Mark’s new expedition is to cure paralysis in our lifetime.

Well done again Sean! You did yourself and us proud!

Construction Safety Week is a week dedicated to focusing specifically on safety. It provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of safety procedures and for each of us to work together as an industry to drive home the importance of safety in the workplace.

As active participants in Construction Safety Week, AMV Systems is delighted to use the opportunity to enhance our safety culture and reinforce a number of key safety messages to help us:

• Reduce accidents
• Increase awareness of the importance of H&S every day
• Inspire us to share best practices and work together to strengthen our industry’s safety culture.
• Celebrate our exemplary safety achievements to date.

Our plans for Construction Safety Week include:

A daily email each morning to every employee with information on the selected High- Risk Activity for that day as well as other relevant safety messages.

The schedule is as follows:

Day 1, Monday 21st October

• Daily high-risk activity focus area: Silica Dust
• Mental Health Awareness briefing

Day 2, Tuesday 22nd October 

• Daily high-risk focus area: Manual Handling
• “Driving” awareness briefing

Day 3, Wednesday 23rd October

• Daily high-risk activity focus area: Working at Height

Day 4, Thursday 24th October

• Daily high-risk activity focus area: Hot Works

Day 5, Friday 25th October

• H&S quiz

WORK SAFE 4 LIFE 

Pictured is Joe Flanagan from Hilti demonstrating the Hilti dustless drills range at the GSA Rathdown Road site as part of the Silica Dust high-risk focus area activity

AMV Systems and our sister company AirconMech, were the proud recipients of the “Highly Commended” safety award at this year’s National Irish Safety Organisation / Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISO/NISG) Safety Awards.

The annual awards celebrate how organisations manage health and safety at work and are recognised as Ireland’s foremost workplace safety awards for private and public sector organisations.

Sean Rath, EHS Manager, ACM/AMV Systems said: “The awards are the most respected health and safety awards in Ireland. To win a coveted award, we had to meet and/or exceed stringent criteria. We are delighted to receive this award on behalf of the whole ACM/AMV Systems teams who consistently demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude to health and safety. It is a huge honour for our business to receive this national recognition”

AMV Systems is one of the leading providers of turnkey maintenance solutions in Ireland.  We supply, install, service and maintain HVAC packages designed to suit individual clients requirements. An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Project Engineer to join our expanding team of technicians. You will work with world-class companies in the food processing, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

If you have a demonstrable track record in all aspects of project management, excellent attention to detail, with over 5 years’ experience in Project Management then we would like to hear from you!

Key responsibilities of the role:

Plan, develop, lead and execute agreed projects on time and on budget. Specifically:

• Develop project specific objectives for input and agreement.
• Review project design and complete technical studies to determine specifications, customer requirements and project KPIs.
• Interrogate project plans to determine project schedule, calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements.
• Manage and monitor project progress, resolving issues as they arise.
• Identify key personnel and coordinate their activities for each project phase.
• Review supplier bids to prepare accurate cost estimates. Award contracts in line with AMV Systems pricing policies and guidelines.
• Control project costs and administer contractor contracts.
• Design and conduct tests to approve product performance.
• Develop project status reports for management use.
• Enforce procedures, rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ related field and project management experience.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Field management experience is a plus.

Professional Qualifications

• B Eng Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Competitive salary offered. CPD provided, regular training and upskilling opportunities offered to the successful candidate.

Please email your C.V. to Naomi Byrne at nbyrne@amvsystems.ie or post it to Naomi Byrne, AMV Systems, Kilcannon Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, Y21 P942 no later than 5pm Friday 24^th May 2019.

AMV Systems is an equal opportunities employer.

AMV Systems is one of the leading providers of turnkey maintenance solutions in Ireland.  We supply, install, service and maintain HVAC packages designed to suit individual clients requirements. An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Air Conditioning Service Technician to join our expanding team of technicians. You will work with world-class companies in the food processing, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Full on the job training is provided.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Service & repair of Air Conditioning units.
• Installation of new plant and equipment.

 The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience working within the mechanical services industry.
• Be flexible on working patterns.

SNIJIB rate commensurate with experience and qualifications. CPD provided, regular training and upskilling opportunities offered to the successful candidate.

Please email your C.V. to Naomi Byrne at nbyrne@amvsystems.ie or post it to Naomi Byrne, AMV Systems, Kilcannon Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford no later than 5 pm Friday 24^th May 2019.

AMV Systems is an equal opportunities employer.

AirconMech win “Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year” at the 2019 Facilities Management Awards

Since its inception in 2014, the Facilities Management Awards is now a well-established platform for acknowledging and rewarding companies and their teams who strive for excellence within the FM sector in Ireland.

The awards ceremony held on the 31^st January at the Ballsbridge Hotel was a glittering affair where the crème de la crème of the FM Industry was on tenterhooks awaiting their fate. Finally, in the fifteenth of the seventeen award categories, “the winner is” was ushered by Mark Keely, Sales Manager, Karcher Ireland for the Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year.

One of three finalists, AirconMech & AMV Systems were over the moon to be awarded category winner and recognized by industry peers for the services provided to FM clients. It was also an honour to be shortlisted for the “Overall Excellence in Facilities Management” Award.

Speaking about the award, Joint Managing Directors John Dempsey and Jim Mullett AirconMech and AMV Systems, said that the award was the result of a significant team effort and overall commitment to their clients. They are immensely proud of their team and the services provided as both Companies have gone from strength to strength over the past 2 decades.

AMV Systems supports Workers Memorial Day 2018- April 28th, a day set aside to remember those people, who leave for work but sadly don’t return home. We remember those that have been killed or injured in work-related accidents and think of their families and friends at this time. Between 2008 and 2017  over 501 families lost a family member. We encourage all construction workers to work safely, every day and ask everyone to ensure that by our conscious and safe actions that no such tragedy will befall our families or our work colleagues families in the future.

It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we received our first delivery of íon Herbal Tonics as part of AMV System’s #Wellnessatwork programme, the last tonic in our current programme. “Rosehips Health Tonics contain Organic Rosehips, Organic Echinacea & Organic Cranberries. These are potent herbs that are shown to support the immune system. Rosehips are one of the best plant sources of vitamin C, having eight times more Vitamin C than an orange!” says Dr Aoife Kelly, Sales Director íon Herbal Tonics.  Dr Kelly goes on to say “Rose Hips are also uniquely rich in bioflavonoids, which are essential for the absorption of Vitamin C”.

Echinacea kickstarts immunity and is found to stop a cold or flu in its tracks, thanks to it’s antiviral properties. A review of 14 clinical trials found that taking Echinacea reduced the odds of developing a cold by 58%. In one of the 14 studies the researchers reviewed, Echinacea was taken alongside vitamin C. This combination reduced cold incidence by 86%. íon Rosehips HealthTonic is naturally abundant in Vitamin C and combined with Echinacea the formula works very well in warding off common winter illnesses.

Well that’s us fit and healthy for the winter season!

Last week we had the privilege of handing over the monies raised to Friends of Wexford General Hospital for the MRI Scanner Fund. They were extremely appreciative and thankful, and asked that I pass on their thanks to all who participated, volunteered, assisted in the organising and sponsored the event. TOTAL RAISED €5,184 🤑 From all of us here at AirconMech, thank you so much 😊👏❣️We hope your wellness and mindfulness practices in and out of the workplace will continue to naturally become a part of our everyday lives 😉

Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance

No doubt like us you looked forward to the warm, sunny, balmy weather to arrive. A flick of the Air Conditioning system would activate beautful cool air to counteract the sweltering heat ……No? Unfortunately, the absence of a regular Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance programme catches up when we least expect it or want it to happen.

Help is at hand though…… As market leaders in providing everything cooling, AMV Systems  personnel are fully qualified to carry out maintenance and repairs to just about all air conditioning systems nationwide. Our supplier relationships means we offer the latest in technological advances and the best in quality to keep your system running as efficiently as possible while keeping costs to a minimum. We also Supply & Hire Out Portable AC Units.

We maintain a wide range of Air Conditioning Systems including :

• Split Systems
• Multi Split Systems
• VRV & VRF Systems
• Close Control Units
• Chillers
• Rooftop Packages
• Fan Coil Units
• Building Management Systems

The Benefits of a Maintenance Programme

Dirty AC Filters

• An air conditioner’s filters, coils and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service.
• It is also important to make sure that your system is not leaking any dangerous refrigerants which could be harmful to the environment.
• Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases.

 “Without regular maintenance an air conditioner loses about 5% of its original efficiency for each year of operation.”

But studies show that with regular tune-ups a unit will maintain up to 95% of its’ original efficiency and will save you money by extending the unit’s life. This means that the cost of an annual tune-up is recovered very quickly in savings on your monthly electricity bill and reduced repair costs.

By having your air conditioning system regularly maintained by professional maintenance contractors such as AMV Systems you will:

• • Make savings on your energy bill
  • Reduce your repair bill
  • Maintain the efficiency of your system
  • Prolong the lifetime of your unit

Start SAVING today!

Phone us:        1890 810808

Email us :        info@amvsystems.ie

AMV Systems is one of the leading providers of turnkey maintenance solutions in Ireland.  We supply, install, service and maintain HVAC packages designed to suit individual clients requirements. An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Service Engineer to join our expanding team of technicians. You will work with world class companies in the food processing, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Full on job training is provided.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Service & repair of Air Conditioning units.
• Installation of new plant and equipment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 years post apprenticeship experience working within the mechanical services industry.
• Be flexible on working patterns.

SNIJIB rate commensurate with experience and qualifications. CPD provided, regular training and upskilling opportunities offered to successful candidate.

Please forward your C.V. to Recruitment, AMV Systems, Kilcannon Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford no later than 5pm Friday 19^th May 2017 or email it to nbyrne@amvsystems.ie marking it Air Conditioning Service Technician

AMV Systems is an equal opportunities employer.

AMV Systems and sister company AirconMech strode it out at lunchtime today to promote the importance of wellness in the workplace. Today is the national wellness at work day,  #workwell17, where businesses around Ireland were encouraged to get active at lunchtime on the 31st March by either walking, running or cycling a mile. In support of this intiaitive we were delighted to organise our own lunctime walk.

With a couple of runners leading the way,  the rest of the team  followed speedily behind them.  We returned to the office refreshed and rearing to go with promises of lots more lunchtime walks. Well done everyone!!

As we get closer to phase two of our Wellness at Work programme with Ion Herbal Tonics, we are delighted our programme was featured in this weeks Wexford People newspaper.

An added spring in our step is guaranteed when we start our Lavender Herbal Tonics in February! The month long programme will have us briming with energy and vitality, ready to take advantage of those lovely long evenings.  As always Dr Aoife Kelly is on hand to guide us all the way. The one to one consultations have proven invaluable in the journey to deliver each individual’s personal wellness goals.

Co-ordinator of the Wellness at Work programme at AirconMech, Naomi Byrne, Finance Manager, says “The Ion Herbal Tonics programme is just one of the elements of our Wellness at Work programmes. It’s important to us as employers, that our team is supported in every way possible to maintain good general health and well being, not only at work but for their home lives too. We look forward to building on this programme over the coming months with different elements to ensure a holistic programme is achieved”

Transition year student Jordan Kirwan from FCJ Bunclody spent 10 Fridays on work experience with AirconMech. During his work placement with us, Jordan spent time with each business function to gain an insight into the workings of a HVAC company and the operations of a business in general.

“We are delighted to engage with schools around the county on their work programmes. There is enormous value in giving students real life experience to help them decide on their future career. Who knows there may be a budding Mechanical Engineer amongst them that we will be delighted to employ in the future” says Jim Mullett, AirconMech CEO.

Sean OLeary, Health and Safety Manager with AMV Systems trained Jordan on the rudiments of Manual Handling. Today, Jim Mullet and John Dempsey, Aircon Group CEO, were delighted to hand Jordan his Manual Handling Certifcate following his successful completion of the course. Well done Jordan!

It was a night of celebrations at the Ashdown Park Hotel on Saturday 12^th November, when employees of AirconMech and AMV Systems met to toast 20 years in business.

“We were delighted to mark this significant milestone with an anniversary dinner at the Ashdown Park Hotel, for all our employees. The company employs over 80 people from County Wexford and across the country. Our growing team of Project Managers, Administration support, Financial Managers, on Site workers and Sales and Marketing team have been the backbone to the success of our company. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to them for all their hard work, dedication and loyalty throughout our journey” says Jim Mullett.

AirconMech is an indigenous Enniscorthy based company established in 1996. Founded by Jim Mullett and John Dempsey, the company has developed into a leading national Mechanical and Electrical Engineering provider.  The company specialises in the design, manufacture and build of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. AirconMech have numerous high value clients across Ireland, the UK and the Middle East. AirconMech and our maintenance division AMV Systems provide a first class all round service from design, manufacturing, build, commissioning and maintenance.

“The support of local industries across Co Wexford played a pivotal role in the growth and success of our company throughout the past 20 years. Local businesses supporting local businesses is invaluable in helping to establish companies particularly in the early stages of development. We would like to thank each and every one of those businesses we worked with in the past and those we work with currently” says John Dempsey.

Like a true stalwart, the company weathered the economic downturn looking to overseas markets to bridge the gap created during the recession in the construction industry in Ireland.  Now with a more buoyant economy, AirconMech are ready to capitalize on the opportunities for growth. Strategic plans are in place to develop new products, new systems and routes to market to ensure continued success for the 20 years to come.

We are delighted to receive our first months supply of íon Herbal Tonics this morning from Dr Aoife Kelly as part of AirconMech’s Wellness at Work programme. For the next 4 weeks we will drink a ginger, ginseng & liquorice combination to give us a natural energy boost. This particular drink helps stimulate circulation to overcome sluggishness or fatique. It also aids digestion by calming the digestive system and improves the absorption of nutrients from food. This combination of pure premium ingredients, is abundant in anti inflammatory properties. There will be no stopping us now!

Pictured (L-R) Dr Aoife Kelly, íon and Naomi Byrne, Financial Manager AMV Systems.

Dr Aoife Kelly íon- Pure Herbal Health Tonics, outlined the benefits of her range of organic herbal tonics to AirconMech and AMV Systems staff members.

She explained that “regular health drinks contain synthetically-produced vitamins and a variety of additives. íon health tonics feature the best of nature and nothing else. Our drinks are 100% plant-based meaning the nutrients, vitamins and minerals are more bioavailable to you”

She told us that  all of her herbs are organic and ethically sourced. An example of this is that the ginger used comes from a farm in Eastern China where the philosophy of Daoism (farming in harmony with nature) is practiced and women and men receive equal payment.

Airconmech sucessfully completed a first floor fitout of full mechanical services, Ventilation and Airconditioning.

Airconmech Ltd are pleased to announce they have completed Mechanical Services valued at €2.25M  for Clearstream BARD medical device manufacturers. 

The scope of work completed included the design and install of mechanical services to a new green field building containing 2 clean rooms and ancillary support areas. Services installed included:

• LPHW Boilerhouse and Field pipework, Domestic Services,
• High Pressure Nitrogen Compound and associated internal high pressure distribution lines,
• Compressed air plant room and internal distribution pipework,
• local air conditioning systems,  central fully conditioned clean room areas, 
• Oxygen depletion systems to the cleanrooms with associated heating, ventilation, a/c systems to the ancillary spaces.
• BMS systems were installed site wide for total control.

AMV Systems Ltd New Fleet:

In order to continue to provide a fully comprehensive maintenance service throughout Ireland AMV Systems has recently invested in the purchase and fit out of a new fleet of vehicles for our engineers.

with this new fleet we can continue to respond to emergency call-outs with urgency and reaffirm our commitment to providing a quality service nationwide.

For more information on the services AMV Systems can provide or to request a call-out for any heating or cooling system maintenance, please contact us here

With the lovely hot weather we are having here in Ireland the last thing you want is for your Air Conditioning systems to breakdown!

Breakdowns are usually the result of poor maintenance, a build-up of dirt blocking the filters and placing excess pressure on the system to perform adequately. It reduces efficiency and adds unnecessary costs to your electricity bill and could result in a very costly repair or replacement.

Preventative Maintenance:

By having your Systems serviced at the start of the every summer you will greatly reduce the chances that your systems will breakdown, extend the lifespan of your units for many more summers to come and keep them running as efficiently as possible thereby reducing your energy consumption and bills.

“Without regular maintenance an air conditioner loses about 5% of its original efficiency for each year of operation.”

Not only that but by using an AC unit that has not been regularly maintained you are filtering dusty, allergen-filled air around your premises which can be harmful for the health of your personnel and create bad odours effecting your customer satisfaction.

Airconmech are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for ”Service Provider of the Year” 2014 in the Wexford Business Awards. Organised by the Wexford Chamber and in it”s sixth year, these awards are described by the host as “recognising entrepreneurship, innovation, diversity and the talent of businesses throughout the county”.

The winners will be announced Friday 20th of June at a Gala evening aimed at honoring Wexford”s industry leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success. As previous winners of this award and that of ”Overall Business of the Year” we are delighted to be in the running again this year and to attend the GALA alongside the other nominated companies operating here in Wexford.It looks to be a great night and we would like to wish all nominees the best of luck!

Wex service provider shortlisted cert 2014

Regulations on R22, January 2010:

Since January 1st 2010 the use of virgin R22 has been prohibited in the maintenance and servicing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment due to the long lasting damage it causes to the environment and the ozone layer.

Furthermore, these regulations allow for heavy fines to be imposed on those in possession of a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning system with a leakage of HCFC R22 Gas and current records of your systems performance must be available for inspection by an Environmental Officer. These records must be kept by a reputable RGI certified gas installer such as AMV Systems.

Complete Ban on R22, December 2014:

By the 31st of December 2014 there will be a complete ban on R22 refrigerant including reclaimed or recycled R22 and any systems operating on R22 refrigerant will be classified as ‘not serviceable’.

As this ban draws closer it may be worth considering upgrading your system. New advances in technology mean that existing pipework can be used with some new systems meaning less expense and less disruption to your premises plus with recent advances in technology, new systems are far more efficient and less energy demanding than older systems making them more financially viable.

See the write up in National Newspaper Report 8th January 2012

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