The creative world of engineering came to life as Smithstown Light Engineering (SLE) welcomed 5th Year students from St Caimin’s Community School for a special VIP site visit to their headquarters in Shannon. The visit formed part of SLE’s involvement in Explore Engineering, where the company ran a competition offering students the opportunity to win…
Smithstown Light Engineering (SLE) is delighted to announce its continued sponsorship of a team from Colaiste Muire, Ennis, as they prepare to compete in the F1 in Schools Ireland competition this May. The all-female team called “Ignite Eire” comprises Abby Cantillon, Asha Sikder, Síofra Lahiff, Oishy Nahar, Maebh Hawkins and Eva Kelly. The six students…
We’ve recently installed and commissioned a starrag Bumotec 191neo machine. This high-precision multi-task machining center has a responsive tool changer, high torque, and thermal characteristics to ensure that the programmed production speed is maintained and high surface finishes are achieved regardless of the material and complexity of the workpiece. Watch our starrag Bumotec in motion:…
Graham Partners Acquires Ireland-Headquartered Medical Device Contract Manufacturer PHILADELPHIA, July 31/ August 1 2025 – Graham Partners (“Graham”), a private investment firm targeting advanced manufacturing companies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Smithstown Light Engineering (“SLE”). Headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, SLE is a medical device manufacturer
Smithstown Light Engineering is proud to announce its commitment to support and sponsor students from Colaiste Muire, Ennis, as they compete in the prestigious F1 in Schools Ireland competition for the second year in a row. The all-female team, ‘Go Tapa Racing Team,’ consisting of Kayla Connellan, Megan Harding, Maddie O’Neill, Eimear O’Neill, and Jessica…
We’re almost ready to move into our brand-new office extension at Site II — just two short months away from completion! This marks our third expansion since taking possession of the building in 2017. This latest extension will provide state-of-the-art office and recreational spaces for our team, along with spacious meeting rooms for our clients….
Last year, as we marked 50 years in business, we took the opportunity to strengthen our charitable giving and community outreach—supporting causes that matter to our team. And together, we raised an incredible €20,000 for four charities! Before Christmas, we transferred €5,000 to each of these incredible organisations: Bawnmore / Brothers of Charity Services, Limerick…
Smithstown Light Engineering, a second-generation indigenous Irish firm, is marking five decades of manufacturing excellence and growth in Shannon since it was founded in 1974 by Brian King. Starting with a modest team of four skilled toolmakers, today, the company employs over 240 people at its two plants in Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon, and its…
During May, 22 of us from Smithstown Light Engineering took on the exhilarating challenge of climbing Mount Brandon as part of our charity initiative. As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations this year, we have set out to raise €20k for four incredible charities and social enterprises in Clare and Limerick – Children’s Ark University…
Introducing the Rollomatic 630 XW Grinder which has joined our busy grinding section at Smithstown Light Engineering. Rollomatic SA are Swiss manufacturers of high precisions cnc tool grinders and tool grinding centers / machines. Watch the Rollomatic 630 XW Grinder in action in our latest video The 6-axis precision tool grinder GrindSmart®630XW has been designed for high…
Smithstown Light Engineering is delighted to support and sponsor a team of six talented transition year students from Colaiste Mhuire, Ennis, as they rev up for the national finals of the F1 in Schools Ireland competition. To kick-start the collaboration, Colaiste Mhuire’s ‘Smooth Operators’ visited Smithstown Light Engineering’s head office in Shannon to gain engineering…
The grinding section at Smithstown Light Engineering is continually expanding. We’re delighted to have 3 x Tschudin Cube 350 with FANUC CRX-10iA/L in operation. Great work from the engineering team, in getting these into production over the last few months. Thanks also for the support from our partners, Tschudin AG, Advanced Grinding Solutions Ltd and…
Looking for a new career? As we continue to grow, we are looking forward to welcoming new members to join our team in 2024. We are looking for enthusiastic and energised individuals to support our growth plans in the following roles: * Surface Grinding and Polishing Operators * EDM & Wire EDM Specialists * Swiss…
The creative world of engineering came to life for Transition Year students from St Joseph’s Secondary School, Tulla, Co Clare and Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh during a visit to medical device manufacturer Smithstown Light Engineering, Shannon this week as part of STEPS Engineers Week. The students got to experience first hand how state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing technologies and…
In two weeks time we look forward to welcoming transition year students from Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh and St Joseph’s Secondary School, Tulla, Co. Clare, to our facility in Shannon. Over the last two months they have been working on their own unique designs as part of our 3D printing programme. Now in its second year, this TY programme gives students…
