Covington Associates acted as the exclusive advisor for Avenue Mould Solutions in its sale to GW Plastics, enhancing GW's global capabilities in precision mold-making and manufacturing.

Target Company Information

Avenue Mould Solutions is a distinguished precision mold building, machining, and injection molding company located in Sligo, Ireland. Established in 1988, the company has earned a strong reputation as a reliable partner for leading OEMs and contract manufacturers across the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. Accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications, Avenue specializes in designing, manufacturing, and validating high precision multi-cavity injection molds for high volume applications. The company’s strategic location in a region recognized as a center of excellence in mold-making further enhances its capabilities.

Avenue Mould Solutions has a track record of significant achievements, including serving customers in over 15 countries and being a two-time winner and nine-time finalist for excellence in mold-making at UK Plastic Industry Awards. With three decades of experience, Avenue has developed expertise in ultra-high-cavitation tooling, particularly for the medical device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical markets.

Industry Overview

The manufacturing industry in Ireland, particularly in precision engineering and mold-making, has been experiencing robust growth, fueled by increasing global demand for high-quality medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Ireland is recognized as a global hub for medical t