PSI – Pneumatics & Sensors Ireland has been proudly awarded Festo Partner of the Year 2025. This recognition marks a major milestone and reflects a long-standing commitment to engineering excellence, customer support, and strong technical performance.
The award was presented at Festo’s Annual Official Partner Directors Day in Killaloe. The event brought together key partners from across the network to share insights, strengthen relationships, and align on future goals. As a result, it provided an important platform for collaboration and innovation across the automation sector.
For PSI, this recognition is more than an award. Instead, it represents consistent effort, technical expertise, and a strong focus on delivering value to customers across Ireland’s industrial landscape.
A Strong Partnership Built on Performance
The relationship between PSI and Festo has been built over many years of collaboration in automation, pneumatics, and industrial control solutions. Because of this strong foundation, both companies have been able to deliver reliable and innovative solutions to a wide range of industries.
Throughout the past year, PSI has demonstrated exceptional performance across product knowledge, customer support, and solution delivery. In addition, a strong focus on technical excellence has helped customers improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise system performance.
Therefore, the Partner of the Year award reflects not only sales achievement but also commitment to engineering quality and long-term customer success.
Recognition at the Annual Partner Directors Day
The award was announced during Festo’s Annual Official Partner Directors Day in Killaloe. This annual event plays an important role in bringing together partners from across the region.
During the event, discussions focused on shared challenges, emerging technologies, and opportunities for growth in industrial automation. Furthermore, attendees had the opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen professional relationships.
The atmosphere was both collaborative and forward-looking. As a result, the event reinforced the importance of partnership in driving innovation and delivering value to customers.
Festo expressed sincere appreciation to all attending partners for their contributions. However, a special recognition was given to PSI for outstanding performance throughout the year.
People in the photo:
Andrea Macchia: Head of Sales Operations & Indirect Sales at Festo UK & Ireland
Michael Murphy: Managing Director, Pneumatics & Sensors Ireland Ltd
Nickolas Tinkler: Head of National Distribution Sales Festo UK & Ireland
A Well Deserved Achievement for PSI
Being named Festo Partner of the Year 2025 is a significant achievement for PSI. It highlights consistent dedication to delivering high-quality automation solutions and expert technical support across Ireland.
In addition, it reflects the company’s focus on understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions that improve operational efficiency. Because of this customer-first approach, PSI continues to build strong, long-term relationships across multiple industries.
The award also recognises the expertise and commitment of the PSI team. Their technical knowledge and hands-on experience have played a key role in supporting customers through complex automation challenges.
Looking Ahead with Festo
Following the award presentation, the focus now turns to the future. Both PSI and Festo are committed to continuing their strong partnership and building on the success achieved so far.
With industrial automation evolving rapidly, collaboration will remain essential. Therefore, both organisations are aligned in their goal to deliver innovative, efficient, and future-ready solutions to customers.
As the industry continues to adopt smarter technologies, PSI is well positioned to support customers through this transformation. In addition, the partnership with Festo ensures access to leading-edge products, training, and technical expertise.
Continued Commitment to Excellence
This award serves as recognition of past achievement, but it also sets the standard for future performance. PSI remains committed to maintaining high levels of service, technical excellence, and customer support.
Furthermore, the company will continue to invest in knowledge, training, and innovation to ensure customers receive the best possible solutions.
The Festo Partner of the Year 2025 award is not just a milestone. Instead, it is a reflection of shared values, strong collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
As PSI moves forward, the focus remains clear. Deliver value, support customers, and strengthen partnerships that drive industrial success across Ireland.