CATEX will be sponsored by Bunzl - rebranded from Irish Merchants Ltd due to a recent acquisition. Bunzl is one of the world's fastest growing specialist distribution groups, with operations across the Americas, Europe and Australasia. We specialise in providing a one-stop-shop for customers across several key market sectors.

Managing Director of Bunzl Ireland, Mr. Alastair McLaughlin, says;

“As one of the world's fastest growing specialist distribution groups and with Irish Merchant’s long history as a premier service provider to the Hospitality industry, our sponsorship of CATEX 2009 is a very strategic fit. The show is the top event for the Irish Catering Industry and with unrivalled attendance guaranteed from key people in the industry this is a “must do” show for anyone in the sector.”

Bunzl Companies in Ireland:

Irish Merchants Ltd. – Food Service, Beverages & Retail Solutions.

Irish Merchants Ltd. is a leading supplier in Ireland of Food Service Disposables, Washroom Systems, Hygiene / Janitorial Supplies, Beverage Systems and Retail products to the Away from Home and Retail Markets.

Bunzl McLaughlin - Ireland’s leading provider of Food Solutions.

Bunzl McLaughlin, first established in 1874 in Armagh is the leading provider of catering equipment and supplies in Ireland.  With offices and showroom in Armagh, Belfast and Dublin the company has become renowned for providing a local and reliable service and delivering value, quality and innovation to customers.

Bunzl Rafferty Hospitality Products – Market leaders for guest amenities and innovation to the hospitality industry.

Following the recent acquisition of Rafferty Hospitality Products by Bunzl we are delighted to be exhibiting at Catex.  We remain at the forefront for innovative, quality products at competitive prices together with professional service.

Hireall is the market leader in Ireland in the field of supplying premier quality catering equipment, event furniture and marquees to the catering & events industry. Established in 1970 we have established a reputation for providing the best quality products and service by an experienced professional team.

We cater for event's big and small, indoor and outdoor, regardless of the season. No matter what size or budget we can guarantee you the most competitive prices and solutions.

Masser Hammond is Ireland’s largest and longest established Catering Equipment Company with truly national coverage with offices in Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick.  These office are fully supported by nationwide service teams who are directly employed by Masser Hammond using the latest technology. 

• Agencies include such world leaders as:
  Hobart, Ware Washing and Cooking Equipment
• Convotherm, Ovens
• Scotsman, Ice Machines
• Gram, Refrigeration including 3 year warranty
• Fagor, mid range Cooking Products
• Pitco, fryers
  Plus many more.

All of these items are fully supported by our factory trained Service Division and a full range of spare parts are held in our extensive warehouses in Dublin and Cork.

Our Contracts Division with three CAD Operators working with cutting edge technology to produce the latest HACCP Certified drawings for clients, supports our National Sales Team.  We can design for you whatever your requirements are from the smallest Coffee Shop to the largest Industrial Restaurant serving over 2,000 employees.

Our Customer base includes, Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Banks, Tesco, Pfizer, Vodafone, St. James’ Hospital, Athlone Institute of Technology, Jury’s Hotel Group to mention but a few.

In addition, we have extensive Stainless Steel Manufacturing facilities to customise any project.