Coftec Expands Modular Water and Wastewater Treatment Solutions Manufacturing Capability

Coftec has taken a significant step forward in its manufacturing capability with the development of a new purpose-built facility in Athenry. This investment reflects a continued focus on delivering high-quality modular water and wastewater treatment solutions, kiosk systems and MCC assemblies with greater efficiency, consistency and certainty.

Designed specifically to support off-site manufacturing, the facility strengthens Coftec’s ability to meet growing demand from both public and private sector clients seeking scalable, reliable infrastructure solutions.

A Facility Built for Modern Modular Delivery

The Athenry facility has been developed from the ground up to support advanced modular construction and off-site manufacturing. By shifting critical production activities into a controlled environment, Coftec can ensure higher quality standards, improved safety and more predictable project outcomes.

This approach is particularly valuable for water and wastewater treatment projects, where precision, compliance and repeatability are essential. The facility supports the production of fully integrated modular treatment plants, kiosks and motor control centres, all designed for efficient transport and rapid on-site installation.

Embedding Lean Manufacturing Principles

At the core of the new facility is a commitment to best-practice manufacturing, underpinned by Lean methodologies. These principles are embedded throughout the production process to drive efficiency, reduce waste and ensure consistent output.

Key Lean practices implemented include:

•   5S workplace organisation to maintain clean, efficient and safe working environments
•   Poka-Yoke systems to minimise errors and reduce defects
•   Standardised work processes to ensure repeatability and quality
•   Continuous improvement practices to enhance performance over time
•   Lean flow principles to optimise throughput and eliminate inefficiencies

Together, these approaches enable Coftec to deliver products that are reliable, consistent and built to the highest standards.

Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) in Practice

The facility has been designed around a Design for Manufacture and Assembly approach, ensuring that every product is optimised not only for performance but also for efficient production and installation.

This includes:

•   Standardised product platforms and assemblies
•   Dedicated jigs and fixtures to ensure precision
•   Streamlined processes that reduce rework and variability
•   Modular design strategies that enable flexible and scalable deployment

By integrating DfMA principles, Coftec can accelerate delivery timelines while maintaining strict quality control. This is particularly beneficial for clients requiring fast-track delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Supporting Faster, Safer Project Delivery

Off-site manufacturing plays an increasingly important role in modern infrastructure delivery. By manufacturing key components in a controlled setting, Coftec reduces on-site construction risks, shortens programme durations and improves overall project certainty.

For contractors and clients alike, this translates into:

•   Reduced site disruption
•   Improved health and safety outcomes
•   Faster installation and commissioning
•   Greater confidence in cost and schedule

These advantages make modular construction an increasingly attractive solution across the water and wastewater sector.

Strengthened Through Integration with Coffey

Coftec’s capabilities are further enhanced through its integration with Coffey, combining specialist modular manufacturing expertise with extensive construction and engineering experience.

This alignment supports a fully integrated delivery model, from concept and design through to manufacturing, installation and commissioning. It reflects Coffey’s broader strategy of delivering engineering solutions that enhance communities through technical excellence and collaboration .

A Platform for Future Growth

The new Athenry facility positions Coftec to support increasing demand for modular water and wastewater treatment solutions across Ireland and beyond. With expanded capacity and enhanced technical capability, the business is well equipped to deliver infrastructure that is scalable, efficient and future-ready.

As the industry continues to adopt off-site manufacturing and DfMA approaches, Coftec’s investment ensures it remains at the forefront of delivering modern, high-performance infrastructure solutions.

Leadership Perspective

Joe Gleeson, Managing Director of Coftec, commented:

“Our investment in Athenry reflects a clear focus on how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. By combining advanced manufacturing, Lean principles and DfMA, we are creating a platform that allows us to deliver high-quality modular solutions with greater certainty, speed and consistency. This is about building smarter infrastructure for the future.”

Get in Touch

To learn more about Coftec’s modular water and wastewater treatment solutions, kiosk systems or off-site manufacturing capabilities, contact our team via our enquiry page.