posted 14th August 2026
Empower is excited to announce that EHS, a specialist mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, has joined the Empower Group.
Founded in 2007 in Kilkenny, Ireland, EHS delivers end-to-end mechanical and electrical solutions focusing on the commercial and industrial sectors. The business combines full design and build capabilities, and its large team of experienced engineers have built an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability. This partnership marks Empower’s first investment in Ireland, furthering our ambition to become the leading technical services business in the UK & Ireland.
John O'Loughlin, Managing Director of EHS, commented: “Over the last twenty years, EHS has earned a strong reputation in Irish building services engineering sector, built on the breadth of our capabilities and commitment to quality. Joining the Empower Group allows us to grow our team and operations to provide increased service to our existing clients, realise new opportunities, and reach new clients and markets. We’re looking forward to what we can achieve together with Nick and the team.”
Nick Manning, CEO of Empower, said: “We're delighted to welcome EHS to the Empower Group. Their combined M&E expertise and exceptional reputation sets them apart in the Irish market. We look forward to working closely with John, Noel and the team to continue their impressive growth.”
EHS becomes the fifth business to join the Empower Group since its formation just 14 months ago. Empower’s mission is to build a market leader in UK & Irish technical services, uniting complementary capabilities with outstanding entrepreneurs to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions for critical infrastructure clients.
