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01/07/2026

McHale Plant Sales Appointed FUCHS® Distributor for Ireland

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McHale Plant Sales Ltd. is pleased to announce that, by agreement with Blue Equipment Ireland and Fuchs A Terex Brand, it has assumed responsibility for the distribution of Fuchs material handling equipment across Ireland.

As part of the transition, the existing Blue Ireland team responsible for the Fuchs business will join McHale Plant Sales, ensuring continuity of expertise, customer relationships, and service support for both existing and prospective customers.

The agreement represents a positive step for all parties and further strengthens the Fuchs presence on an all-Ireland basis. By combining the experience of the established Fuchs team with McHale Plant Sales’ nationwide infrastructure, technical resources, and aftersales capabilities, customers will benefit from enhanced support and long-term continuity.

Fuchs is globally recognised for its premium range of material handlers serving the recycling, scrap, timber, and port handling sectors. The addition of the brand further complements McHale Plant Sales’ portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering premium solutions backed by strong local support.

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Michael McHale, Chairman of McHale Plant Sales, commented: "We are delighted to welcome the Fuchs A Terex Brand business and the experienced Blue Ireland team to McHale Plant Sales. Fuchs is a world-class brand with a strong reputation in the material handling sector, and this agreement represents an exciting opportunity to further strengthen support for customers across Ireland. We look forward to building on the excellent work carried out by Liam and Ronan Brophy and the team over many years and continuing to grow the brand nationwide."

Kieran Hegarty, President of Terex Materials Processing, added: "We are pleased to see this agreement come together through the close cooperation of Liam and Ronan Brophy of Blue Equipment Ireland and McHale Plant Sales. The transition provides continuity for customers while creating a strong platform for future growth of the Fuchs brand in Ireland. McHale Plant Sales' extensive infrastructure, market presence and customer support capabilities make them an excellent partner for the next phase of development."

Liam Brophy, Director of Blue Equipment Ireland, said: "We are proud of the strong Fuchs business that has been established in Ireland and of the relationships developed with customers over many years. This mutually agreed transition ensures continuity for customers and provides the team with an excellent opportunity to continue developing the brand as part of McHale Plant Sales. We look forward to joining the McHale Plant Sales team and to further developing the Fuchs business in Ireland."

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