Lily O'Brien's - an Irish success story
The luxury chocolate manufacturer was founded in 1992 by Mary Ann O'Brien and named after her daughter, Lily. Since then the company has built a reputation for excellence in innovation, and has become internationally recognized for its unique recipes, taking inspiration from classic dessert recipes from across the globe. The company makes up to 65 tons of chocolate each week and exports 80% of its products. All products are manufactured at a 36,000 square feet factory in Newbridge, County Kildare, with Lily O'Brien's employing 120 staff producing 180 varieties of chocolate. Kevin Coleman, Lily O'Brien's process manager, brought in Axis partner Encom to install a surveillance system, which could secure their site but also help monitor key production processes. The company wanted the ability to view machines remotely to ensure production lines run smoothly and to quickly pinpoint problems.
