EMCA

What EMCA does

EMCA is an Irish engineering and contracting firm founded in 1998 by Paul Clarke, headquartered in Cootehill, Co. Cavan, that delivers turnkey automation and process control solutions for water and wastewater utilities, renewable energy, manufacturing/industrial, rail, and engineering & construction clients across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. The company bundles project design, electrical control panel manufacture, on-site installation, and commissioning under a single contract, with a distinctive in-house capability in Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) kiosk and enclosure fabrication at its purpose-built manufacturing facility.

Its technology stack centers on PLC programming and SCADA development — the Process, Software and SCADA Development service line delivers custom code, system architecture, and commissioning — together with a standardized GRP enclosure product family (single door, double door, walk-in, and large walk-in apex roof ranges in multiple thermal specifications) and a panel manufacturing operation built to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and BS 476 Part 2 fire standards. EMCA operates as an approved system builder/integrator with ABB, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Inductive Automation, Danfoss, and Motorola, allowing it to source best-of-breed components while retaining proprietary integration logic.

The business model is primarily project-based turnkey contracting on enterprise infrastructure tenders, supplemented by hardware sales of standardized GRP enclosures, professional services for standalone design/SCADA/panel work, and recurring managed services via long-term Operation and Maintenance agreements that include 24-hour support and remote access. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting Tier 1 utilities and public-sector clients (Irish Water as a Tier 1 contractor, Yorkshire Water, Fingal County Council, Iarnród Éireann), with limited digital marketing footprint and brand presence concentrated at industry and recruitment events.

Name

EMCA

Legal name

EMCA

Website

https://emca.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EMCA is an Irish turnkey automation and process control contractor delivering design, panel manufacturing, installation, and SCADA/PLC systems to water, wastewater, rail, and industrial clients across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, with proprietary GRP enclosure manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN)

Keywords

• Industrial automation solutions
• Electrical control panels
• SCADA process control
• GRP kiosks enclosures
• Wastewater automation engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Cavan

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Automation Solutions: EMCA delivers complete end-to-end automation projects encompassing design, manufacturing, sourcing, delivery, installation, and project management. This includes electrical and mechanical installation, commissioning, and 24-hour maintenance and support post-project go-live. Revenue generated from comprehensive project contracts.
2. GRP Product Sales: Sale of Glass Reinforced Polymer kiosks, cabinets and enclosures in various sizes and specifications including single door cabinets, double door cabinets, walk-in enclosures, and apex roof models.
3. Operation and Maintenance Services: Long-term operational and maintenance services providing remote access and telephone support, secure online access to design documentation and operation and maintenance manuals. Ongoing support revenue after project completion.
4. Individual Service Offerings: EMCA also offers services on an individual basis to suit client requirements, including standalone project design, panel manufacture, site installations, or software/SCADA development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EMCA delivers turnkey automated solutions encompassing electrical and mechanical contracting, automation, and control systems for clients in the water/wastewater, renewable energy, engineering, and construction sectors. The offering spans project design, electrical power and control panel manufacture, on-site electrical installation, PLC and SCADA development, and long-term operation and maintenance support. The company also manufactures a proprietary line of Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) kiosks, cabinets, and walk-in enclosures.

Product overview

EMCA is a turnkey automation solutions provider offering end-to-end services from design through implementation and maintenance. The core portfolio comprises six service areas: Project Design, Electrical Power and Control Panel Manufacture, Electrical Site Installations, Process/Software/SCADA Development, GRP Kiosks/Cabinets/Enclosures (product line including Single Door Cabinets, Double Door Cabinets, Walk-In Enclosures, and Large Walk-In Apex Roof), and Operation and Maintenance Service. EMCA serves primarily the Water and Wastewater, Renewable Energies, Engineering, and Construction sectors across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, functioning as a single point of contact for clients requiring total integrated automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Design Bespoke engineering design services encompassing electrical design, mechanical design, process design, and system architecture development as part of EMCA's turnkey automation solutions for enterprise clients in water/wastewater and industrial sectors.
• Electrical Power and Control Panel Manufacture Custom electrical control panel manufacturing including PLC panels, MCCs, and automation enclosures, built to industry and safety standards in EMCA's purpose-built facility in Cootehill, Ireland.
• Electrical Site Installations End-to-end on-site electrical installation management including instrumentation, calibration, and commissioning services for water/wastewater and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Process, Software and SCADA Development Software and process control engineering including PLC code development, SCADA system development and commissioning, and process automation solutions for water/wastewater and industrial applications.
• GRP Kiosks, Cabinets and Enclosures Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) kiosks, cabinets, and walk-in enclosures for industrial and utility applications, available in multiple standard sizes with single skin, 12mm ply core, or 18mm ply core construction options.
• Operation and Maintenance Service Long-term operational and maintenance support including remote access, telephone support, and secure online access to documentation and manuals for completed automation projects.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is listed as an affiliate and approved system builder/integrator partner. As a global technology company, ABB provides automation and electrical equipment that EMCA integrates into their turnkey solutions.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRockwell Automation is listed as an affiliate and approved system builder/integrator partner, providing industrial automation and control technology integrated into EMCA solutions.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSchneider Electric is listed as an affiliate and approved system builder/integrator partner, supplying automation and energy management technology.
• Inductive AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationInductive Automation is listed as an affiliate partner, specializing in SCADA and automation software solutions that EMCA utilizes in their process control systems.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss is listed as an affiliate partner, providing variable frequency drives and other automation components integrated into EMCA's solutions.
• MotorolacoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorola is listed as an affiliate partner, providing telemetry and communication solutions used in EMCA's automation systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering and design consultancy with substantial water and wastewater practice delivering design, program management, and owner-engineer services. Comparable to EMCA in targeting municipal water utility clients but with consultancy-led delivery rather than EPC.
• RPS Group: Ireland/UK-headquartered professional services firm with a substantial water and environment practice delivering engineering consultancy and project delivery. Overlaps with EMCA on water utility clients at a consultancy-and-services level rather than direct EPC delivery.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water services and technology provider serving municipal utilities and industrial process water users. Comparable to EMCA in serving regulated water utility customers but with much broader geographic and capability footprint.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment technology and services provider operating across municipal and industrial water infrastructure. Overlaps with EMCA's water utility client base but operates at significantly greater scale with proprietary treatment process technology.
• Black & Veatch: Global infrastructure contractor specializing in water, wastewater, and energy EPC projects. Comparable to EMCA's water-sector process control and electrical EPC scope but at vastly larger scale across multiple continents.

Direct peers

• Coffey Group: Irish engineering and utilities group operating across water, infrastructure, and civil works sectors. Comparable to EMCA in scale, geography, and water-sector services delivery including mechanical, electrical, and process control scope.
• Glan Agua: Irish water and wastewater treatment specialist contractor delivering design, build, operate, and maintain solutions for municipal and industrial clients. Closely mirrors EMCA's water-sector turnkey delivery model and Irish Water Tier 1 contract positioning.
• Murphy Group: UK-based engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering utility, rail, and civil engineering projects with significant electrical and process control capability. Comparable in scale and service mix to EMCA, particularly across UK water and rail infrastructure clients.
• ICS Engineering: Irish electrical control panel and systems integration specialist serving water, pharma, and industrial sectors. Directly comparable to EMCA's panel manufacturing and SCADA development capabilities within the same Irish market.
• EPS Group: Irish-based multi-disciplinary engineering contractor serving water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure clients. Directly comparable to EMCA as a Tier 1-style Irish utility contractor with overlapping water-sector project delivery capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gilmore-clarke-electrical-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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