Praised for outstanding achievements last year, Viatris Damastown won the Operational Excellence Award at the recently concluded Engineering Excellence Awards 2025, earning the accolade for an inventive operational solution that advanced efficiency, reduced downtime, and generated measurable financial returns across the organisation.

The Damastown facility distinguished itself through a forward-thinking approach that combined process innovation with sharp commercial strategy. By supporting local business growth and embedding a culture of continuous improvement, the team delivered cost savings at a scale that demonstrated genuine enterprise-wide transformation rather than incremental operational adjustment.

The judging panel was unequivocal in its assessment. "Our panel recognised this entrant's inventive approach, pushing innovation to new heights while streamlining efficiency and cutting downtime. By supporting local business growth and demonstrating sharp commercial insight, it delivered remarkable cost savings. Over time, the scale of financial impact and company-wide benefits showcased a genuinely transformative and forward-thinking solution," the judges said.

The achievement reflects the rising standards within the Engineering Excellence Awards, where organisations setting measurable benchmarks in efficiency, financial performance, and strategic innovation are increasingly shaping the sector's trajectory. For manufacturers and engineers operating under tighter margins and greater regulatory scrutiny, this level of operational discipline offers a compelling model.

With 2025 marking a year of significant operational milestones, the sector builds momentum heading into the next awards cycle. Who will step forward in 2026 to define the next standard of engineering excellence across Ireland?

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