Our Story

BMC was founded by Brendan Meehan in Brookville, Ashbourne, marking the beginning of a company built on innovation, craftsmanship, and reliability. From humble beginnings, Brendan’s vision was to create a business that combined technical excellence with a strong commitment to quality and customer service. What started as a small local operation has grown into a trusted name in the electrical engineering and manufacturing sector, known for delivering exceptional products and long-term value to clients

As demand for BMC’s products and services grew, the company relocated to the Ashbourne Industrial Estate to support increased production capacity. This move marked a significant milestone in BMC’s growth, providing the space and resources needed to expand operations, invest in new technologies, and strengthen its manufacturing capabilities.

BMC moved to Ashtech House on Ballybin Road, Ashbourne — a purpose-built facility designed specifically to meet the company’s growing operational needs. This custom-built headquarters represented a major investment in the future of BMC, enabling greater efficiency, improved production flow, and enhanced capabilities to serve an expanding client base. The move solidified BMC’s position as a leading manufacturer with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

BMC commenced development of the Edesk365 platform — a custom digital solution designed to enhance project management, client communication, and operational efficiency. The platform was created to streamline workflows, improve transparency, and provide real-time access to project data, reflecting BMC’s ongoing commitment to innovation and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.

BMC achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification from the British Standards Institute (BSI), demonstrating the company’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality management. This certification marked an important step in BMC’s commitment to excellence, ensuring that every process — from design and production to customer service — meets internationally recognised best practices

BMC successfully delivered Ireland’s largest ever containerised UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) solution, with a total capacity of 10MW. This landmark project showcased BMC’s technical expertise, engineering capability, and ability to execute large-scale, complex solutions. The achievement reinforced the company’s reputation as a trusted industry leader in delivering high-performance, bespoke power systems for mission-critical applications

BMC introduced the 6S Lean Manufacturing process as part of its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. By implementing the principles of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety, BMC enhanced workplace efficiency, reduced waste, and strengthened its culture of quality. This initiative ensured that every stage of production met the company’s high standards for precision, safety, and reliability

BMC achieved certification for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 through the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). These certifications reflect BMC’s unwavering commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety. By meeting internationally recognised standards across these key areas, BMC demonstrated its dedication to operating with integrity, sustainability, and excellence at every level of the organisation

BMC expanded its international presence with the opening of a dedicated Engineering Office in Cairo, Egypt. This strategic move strengthened the company’s global capabilities, enabling access to a wider pool of engineering talent and supporting the delivery of complex projects across multiple regions. The Cairo office plays a key role in design, development, and technical support, reinforcing BMC’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and world-class service

BMC successfully completed its five-year Strategic Growth Plan, known as L4G (Leadership for Growth). This comprehensive initiative focused on expanding market reach, enhancing operational performance, and investing in people, technology, and infrastructure. The achievement of the L4G plan marked a major milestone in BMC’s evolution — positioning the company for sustained growth, greater innovation, and continued leadership within the industry

BMC expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a new 20,000 sq. ft. factory in Kells Industrial Park. This state-of-the-art facility was established to meet increasing demand and support the company’s continued growth. The new site enhances BMC’s production capacity, enables greater efficiency, and provides the space needed to implement advanced manufacturing technologies — further strengthening BMC’s position as a leading provider of high-quality electrical solutions

BMC acquired Site D in Ashbourne for the development of its new corporate headquarters — a major step in the company’s long-term growth strategy. The new HQ is designed to bring together advanced manufacturing, engineering, and administrative functions under one state-of-the-art facility. Full planning permission was granted in 2025, paving the way for the next phase of BMC’s evolution as a modern, innovative, and sustainability-focused organisation

BMC expanded its operations with the addition of B2 Ballycoolin — a 65,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility designed to accommodate increased production demand and advanced manufacturing processes. This major investment provided enhanced capacity for large-scale projects, integration of modern technologies, and improved workflow efficiency. The Ballycoolin facility reflects BMC’s commitment to continuous growth, innovation, and delivering excellence at every stage of production

BMC further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a 165,000 sq. ft. facility in Damastown. This significant expansion represents one of the company’s largest investments to date, providing the space and technology required to support continued growth and large-scale production. The Damastown facility is equipped to handle complex, high-volume projects, reinforcing BMC’s reputation for quality, innovation, and industry leadership