Galvanizing Industry Open Day 2026

See How Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Helps Build Sustainable Ireland

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Register for the Open Day

Join Galco and Sperrin Galvanisers on 16 September 2026 for the Galvanizing Industry Open Day across our galvanizing plants in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Tynagh and Draperstown.

This industry-wide Open Day is a practical opportunity for engineers, architects, steel fabricators, contractors and clients to see how hot dip galvanizing protects steel used across Ireland’s construction, infrastructure, agriculture, transport, utilities and energy sectors.

Whether you design, specify, fabricate, purchase or manage steelwork, the Open Day will give you a closer look at the galvanizing process, practical technical guidance, and a better understanding of how early corrosion protection decisions can improve durability, reduce maintenance and support longer-lasting projects.

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What to Expect

During the Open Day, you will be able to:
  • See the hot dip galvanizing process in action
  • Visit our new 13m galvanizing bath
  • Tour our in-house paint facility for Galvacoat duplex coating and intumescent paint
  • Meet Galco’s technical team
  • Ask practical questions about steel design, corrosion protection and specification
  • Attend free RIAI and Engineers Ireland approved CPD presentations

All CPD attendees will receive certificates.

Why Attend?

Understand the process

The tour is designed to help specifiers, fabricators and project teams make better decisions when using galvanized steel.

You will learn how to:

Understand the process

See how steel is prepared, dipped into zinc and protected from corrosion.

Make better corrosion protection decisions

Learn where galvanizing fits into long-life, low-maintenance steel design.

Design better structures

Understand how detailing, venting, drainage and fabrication choices affect galvanizing quality.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

  • Engineers
  • Architects
  • Steel fabricators
  • Contractors
  • Project managers
  • Specifiers
  • Clients and asset owners

Whether you design, specify, fabricate, purchase or manage steelwork, this Open Day will give you useful, practical insight.

 

Event Details

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Location: Galco Plants (Dublin/Cork/Waterford), Sperrin Plants (Tynagh/Draperstown)
CPD: Free RIAI and Engineers Ireland approved presentations
PPE: Provided on the day
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and snacks available
Parking: Limited on-site parking may be available

 

Register Your Interest by 7th September 2026

See the galvanizing process up close, meet the Galco team and learn how better steel protection decisions can improve durability, reduce maintenance and support longer-lasting projects.

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