NEWS

The Daisy Voyage Rowers Visit JFC Ahead of Atlantic Fundraising Challenge

Bryan Hyland and Tom Bourke were welcomed to our Tuam facility as preparations continue for their titanic journey in aid of Daisy Lodge in Cong. This week, we were visited by The Daisy Voyage crew as they take further steps toward one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges: a two-man Atlantic row from La Gomera (Canary Islands) to Antigua (Caribbean) in aid of Cancer Fund for Children’s new Daisy Lodge in Cong, Co. Mayo. As sponsors, we were delighted to welcome Bryan, Tom, and several of their supporting group to site. Arriving with their ocean rowing [...]

Strong Interest in Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder at New Zealand’s Fieldays

We returned to Fieldays as demand grows for automated calf-feeding solutions in New Zealand. The JFC Agri Team recently returned to Fieldays in Hamilton, New Zealand, exhibiting as part of the Ireland Pavilion at Mystery Creek. This event marked an important opportunity to reconnect with the New Zealand market following the launch of the Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder in the region in 2024. Over four days, the team met with farmers, industry stakeholders, existing customers, and potential distribution partners, with plenty of interest shown in the Evolution range. Representing JFC at the [...]

MSc in Marketing Practice Intern, Thomas Kennedy, Completes Placement at JFC

University of Galway student shares his thoughts on an “inspirational” experience. When marketing students picture industry placements, they often imagine content calendars, campaign planning, coffee runs, and time spent editing TikToks behind a desk. For Thomas Kennedy, the experience looked a little different. Since joining JFC in August 2025 through the University of Galway MSc Marketing Practice programme, Thomas has spent the past 37 weeks gaining exposure to every stage of the product journey. Alongside day-to-day responsibilities in social media marketing, SEO, and lead [...]

JFC Returns to CleanEx 2026

Two days of product demonstrations, industry discussions, and valuable customer feedback at Ascot Racecourse Every two years, CleanEx brings the laundry industry together under one roof. Held at the stunning Ascot Racecourse on April 26th and 27th, the event once again showed why it’s one of the sector’s most important gatherings, attracting suppliers, operators, and industry professionals from around the world. We were delighted to be back as Silver Sponsors, exhibiting for the first time since 2022. CleanEx provides a rare opportunity to spend time with the people who use, [...]

JFC Group Annual Conference 2026

Colleagues from across Europe gathered in Galway for two days of collaboration, learning, and shared focus for the year ahead Every January, JFC brings together colleagues from across sectors and international markets for one of the most important events in the company calendar. Held at the Clayton Hotel in Galway on January 8th and 9th, this year’s Annual Conference welcomed attendees from Ireland, the UK, Poland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and beyond. At the beginning of the year, this is always a perfect time to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and take a broader [...]

Official Opening of Our New Headquarters in Switzerland

The event marked the latest chapter in our European expansion, celebrating teamwork and innovation across the JFC Group. Patricia Concannon, JFC Director, cuts the ribbon alongside Aoife McGarry and Maria Walsh outside the new facility.   We were proud to officially open our new state-of-the-art JFC Diamond Tools headquarters in Elsau Switzerland: A €5.65 million investment that makes an important milestone in JFC Group’s continued international growth. The new facility strengthens our European presence, supports future innovation, and allows us to deliver even greater value to [...]