Category: Exhibitor News 2019

Austin Hughes Chief Economist at KBC Bank Ireland will host a series of seminars at the KBC Dome on 2 days ( Block 4, no 345).

THE ECOMONY AND YOU: PROGRESS OR PAIN?

• Wednesday 18th September 12:30pm & 2:30pm
• Thursday 19th September 12:30pm & 2:30pm

Big Red Barn will next month introduce their new home to the market. A home that ‘ticks all the boxes’ – affordable; faster to build, low carbon footprint, customisable, reduces building waste by 52% and is delivered in a turn-key condition.

Using modern methods of steel-frame constructionfrom fully and independently certified designs, the off-site manufacturing process significantly reduces overall construction time and costs. The house meets all Part L building regulations, designed to create an almost ‘zero energy’ home.
Because these modular homes are factory manufactured, they can be completed in a matter of weeks as opposed to months and years as is the case with conventional building. The house building is not subject to on-site delays due to poor weather conditions or unavailability of contractors or specialist skilled labour.
These homes have a 70% less carbon footprint than conventional buildings where waste to landfill is a major issue. They are also easier to heat and have significantly less on-going energy bills.

The homes being launched include a two-story dormer and a single-story bungalow and the designs can be customised to meet the individual customer’s requirements. They are delivered as a complete turn-key solution with no other contractors required on site. All the customer will have to do is purchase furniture and appliances before moving in.
The overall cost of the homes will be significantly less than traditional built homes with insurance premiums the same as for site-built homes.
The new home will be officially launched by Anna Mae McHugh (Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association) at 2pm on September 17ththe first day of this year’s event in Co. Carlow.

EcoPods are a new Irish company, who in advance of their national launch are bringing their new product to the National Ploughing Championship on 17-19 September in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow. This will be an opportunity for visitors to tour two EcoPods – one set up as a living space and one as a working space – and speak to the experts.

EcoPods have worked with a German manufacturer to develop and create high-quality and energy efficient pods which are specially designed for the Irish market, climate and people. The premium self-contained living spaces are an alternative to a permanent build – with a 30 year structural guarantee, these pods are the perfect accommodation solution. The pods come with a high spec kitchenette and shower room installed and are low/no maintenance – and arrive ready for furnishing making them an incredibly flexible option. Ecopods work as single pods or as a cluster development.

Speaking in advance of the National Ploughing Championships, Dave Skelton, General Manager at EcoPods said, ‘We are delighted to be bringing EcoPods to the Irish market, we developed this product for people and businesses who want to expand their living or work space but don’t want to undertake a potentially costly, disruptive and time consuming construction project. EcoPods are the ideal solution as they don’t require complex foundations, they are low maintenance, energy efficient, arrive ready to furnish and move in and importantly represent good value as a low cost solution to a permanent build’.

‘With well over 200,000 due to attend the National Ploughing Championship it is the ideal place to showcaseEcoPods. The beauty of the EcoPods is that they are incredibly versatile – so if you have an need for some extra living or working space then come to Stand 579 Block 4 Row 25 and see how EcoPods could be the perfect solution to your need for space’.

For more information about EcoPods see EcoPods.ie

As this is our 1st time exhibiting at the Plough championship we have an amazing giveaway for the attendees to take part in.

You might have seen a lot of coverage about the legality of electric scooters on the news lately, Minister Ross recently announced a Public Consultation Process to decide if electric scooters (now classed as PPT’s) should be legalized or not.

So we are going to be giving away one of the top models of electric scooters The E-TWOW BOOSTER V (Value €1100) and all you have to do to win is send a positive submission to ppt@dtas.gov.ierecommending that PPT’s are permitted in Ireland.

We will announce the winner on Saturday evening at 6 pm after the event via our social media channels.