Introduction
Shorter turnaround times and increase throughput place demands on laboratories for efficient and repeatable methods of sample handling and processing.
Somex is dedicated to helping beverage laboratories meet the challenge of increased workloads and regulatory requirements. We provide solutions that enable laboratories to be even more efficient while maintaining quality and repeatability.
Somex designs and manufacturers some of the finest package and product test equipment for the beverage industry. Our equipment ensures efficiency and repeatability for various sample preparation and handling operations. Many of the industries brands leaders use Somex products as standard in many of their laboratories and bottler sites.
Profile
SOMEX was incorporated in 2000 and quickly established a strong reputation for developing innovative products primarily for the beverage sector. Based near Cork in Ireland we currently have customers in 25 countries across 4 continents. Initially supported by Shannon Development Somex is now supported by Enterprise Ireland, the national development authority. SOMEX directors Brian O Keeffe and Michael Wall have a combined 40 years automation design, control and process improvement. We are committed to continually developing new and innovative products to improve Laboratory process.
Location
Based in the South West of Ireland Somex relocated to a state of the art facility in Ballyvourney, Co. Cork in 2009. The technology park is managed by the Irish Government development agency Udaras whose the focus is on supporting indigenous Irish companies. Our location is less than 1 hour from both Shannon and Cork International Airports.
New product Development
New product development and existing product and process improvement are central to the success of Somex. Our customers benefit from the close relationships we have established at University College Cork and at the Tyndall Institute in various research projects. Our close working relationships with our customers allow us to understand their challenges and offer new and improved technology to further improve their process.
Awards
- Intertrade Ireland SeedCorn 2004,
'Highly Commended Business Plan' - Intertrade Ireland SeedCorn 2005,
'Highly Commended Business Plan' - Genesis Enterprise Program 2005 runner up,
'Best Business Plan' category - SFA 2007 Finalist in Business Awards
Press Coverage
- Somex profiled in the Irish Examiner. Read full article.
- Somex profiled in Irish Independent. Read full article.
- Somex profiled in Enterprise Ireland Marketing magazine.
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Somex with Minister for Enterprise Brian O Keeffe Somex discussing unique features of the DELTA 3000 to Minister for Enterprise and Employment, Mr Michael Martin at a recent product demonstration.
