About Us
Reliance Automation: Ireland’s Leading Automation Provider
For over 30 years, Reliance Automation has been delivering innovative robotic and automation solutions to a broad spectrum of industries. Our extensive portfolio ranging from fully bespoke systems to off-the-shelf technologies helps businesses scale efficiently, reduce operating costs, boost productivity, and future-proof manufacturing operations. As Ireland’s only true nationwide provider representing the widest selection of cutting-edge hardware technologies, Reliance stands at the forefront of industrial automation. Backed by decades of application engineering expertise, we ensure every project is delivered on time, within budget, and with a consistently strong return on investment.
The Evolution of Reliance
From a Model-T truck in 1922 to Ireland’s leading technical distributor and automation experts.
THE FOUNDATION
Horace Rhodes Kenworthy began his career as a gear cutter at the Ford factory in Dagenham, England. In 1918, he was invited to manage the gear-cutting workshop at Ford’s newly opened plant in Cork. Embracing the challenge, Horace soon recognised that the Irish economy was less developed than its UK counterpart. Motivated by this, Horace saved diligently and made the bold decision to start his own venture. In 1922, Reliance was founded as a sole trader business, selling engineering components to Industry from the back of a Model-T truck. Just three years later, in 1925, Reliance was formally established as a company.
Established as a company in 1925
THE Group Today
Reliance and Reliance Automation work hand in hand, each a leader in its field, united by one goal: delivering exceptional value to our customers. Reliance is Ireland’s largest technical distributor of engineering components and services, while Reliance Automation provides cutting-edge bespoke automation and robotic solutions. Together, we combine our expertise to design, build and integrate innovative, future-proof solutions that keep our customers ahead of the curve.
Our Team Of Experts
Engineering the future of industrial efficiency through advanced robotics, AI-driven workflows, and precision systems integration.
Peter Creighton
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Donnelly
Head of Engineering
Carlos Estevez
Head of Electrical &
Controls Engineer
Mira Artukovic
Business Development Manager
Michael Serhiienko
Automation Technician
Oleh Melnychuk
Electrical Design Engineer
Mark Kenworthy
Director of Operations
Will Walsh
Chief Financial Officer
Why Pick Reliance automation
Every figure below tells the same story: deep expertise, broad capability, and a track record of helping Irish manufacturers automate with confidence.
Years technical experience
Trusted Engineering expertise across Ireland
Site locations
Cork – Dublin – Limerick – Dundalk – Antrim
Customers
Trusted by businesses from SMEs to global enterprises
Products Managed
An engineered product
ecosystem supporting every automation project
Productivity Increase
Delivering real results for our customers, every time
Solar Powered
Saving 150 tonnes of CO2 & €64,000 in energy costs annually
Support
Remote diagnostics, on-site service and hands on training
Industries Served
Food & Bev – Life Sciences – Med Devices – Manufacturing
Why PARTNER WITH Reliance automation
Fast, expert response
We evaluate your enquiry quickly and provide expert guidance to help you move your project forward with confidence.
Proof of principle – rapid prototyping
Our state-of-the-art Design and Build facility in Dundalk includes a dedicated prototype department for fast, hand-on process development. Using AutoCAD/Build 3D design software, we can quickly create and test concepts. Plus we have access to partner facilities across Europe for extended trials.
Competitive advantage through technology
As a Master Distribution Partner for many of the world’s leading automation brands, we ensure your solution incorporates the most suitable and advanced technologies, giving you a sustained competitive advantage while maintaining cost efficiency.
Nationwide logistics network
With 5 facilities across Ireland, Reliance Automation maintains robust stock levels of critical components, minimising downtime and keeping your operations efficiently moving.
Your Trusted Long-Term Partner
From evaluation and design to build, installation and nationwide support, Reliance Automation delivers end-to-end service – competitively, efficiently, and reliable. We’re with you every step of the way, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.