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Our History

Founded in 1990, MDE Installations is a leading electrical contracting specialist across Ireland and the UK, directly employing over 200 highly skilled professionals. MDE Installations is renowned for its exceptional operational efficiency and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Our strong ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) focus has been a cornerstone of our success. This dedication to organisational practices and sustainability has been woven into the fabric of our operations and the culture of our teams, influencing everything from waste management to our teams’ forward-thinking attitude.

Company timeline

1990

Established MDE Installations in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.

1994

Hired first employee.

1995

First warehouse opened.

2000

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Celebrated 10 years in business.

2001

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Selected as Partner of Choice with NIE Networks.

2002

Due to continual growth, MDE moved to new office premises.

2004

Achieved Safe T Cert Grade A accreditation

2005

Certified to Quality Management Standard ISO9001 and the Environmental Management Standard ISO14001.

2006

Completed over 120 retail stores for Lidl GmbH across Ireland and the UK.

2009

Full installation of LIDL’s largest distribution depot in Ireland at Nutt’s Corner, Belfast.

2010

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Celebrated 20 years in business.

2011

Completed 160 retail stores for LIDL GmbH throughout Ireland and the UK.

2012

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Appointed onto the Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for HSE’s sites.

2013

Partnered with AECOM Ireland and Irish Water to deliver new water treatment plants across Ireland and the UK.

2014

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Appointed as Principal Contractor for numerous Iarnród Éireann projects in Ireland.

2015

Selected as Partner of Choice for ESB Wind Development Project

2018

New MDE Offices in Monaghan opened.

2018

Part of the Delivery Team on The Sharp Building, Dublin

2019

Successful application for Northern Ireland Water (NIW) Framework Agreement.

2019

One of three contractors to deliver The National Smart Metering Programme.

2019

Shortlisted for ‘Electrical Contractor of the Year’ and ‘Project of the Year' for Ireland's Electrical Awards.

2020

Proudly celebrating 30 years in business.

2023

Awarded NISO’s President’s Award for Medium Sized Organisations.

2024

Hit 250,000 Smart Meter Installations.

Our Vision

To be the best-in-class utility / infrastructure installations company in Europe.

Our Mission

To contribute to a more sustainable planet by driving operational efficiency, one installation at a time.

Company values

We Empower Safety

MDE Team members are responsible for the safety and welfare of each other. That’s a bond based on trust and respect. It connects us all to each other, regardless of role, level or department. The importance we place on ensuring all Team Members return home safely at the end of each working day cannot be overemphasised.

We Think Smart

Smart thinking is at the heart of our business. It gives our clients a competitive advantage. It empowers our employees to stretch their ambition. It keeps us out front, ahead and always searching for the next best idea.

We Deliver Beyond

We build relationships with our customers through our innovation, value and customer service. Innovation sustains and develops that relationship by continually finding ways to go beyond what they expect and what our competitors are capable of achieving.

We Collaborate

We value the power of strong relationships. We understand that building sustainable business and retaining the best talent is all about the connections we make, the partnerships we build and the collaboration we encourage in every aspect of what we do.

Powering up the future together.

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