Mullan Lighting

Digital Innovation finalist - Monaghan Business & Tourism Awards

Tell us about your business and team

Mullan Lighting is a Monaghan-based manufacturer creating made-to-order lighting for customers across North America and Western Europe. From rural Ireland directors Edel and Mike Treanor compete globally while staying proud of their local roots. Today, Mullan Lighting employs 100 people across manufacturing, design, sales, customer service and support functions, all working together to deliver high-quality products with short lead times. Its culture is built on lean principles, teamwork and continuous improvement and it is ambitious about growth, but just as committed to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and proud of what they do.

Describe the best thing about your service

The best thing about our service is that we combine made-to-order craftsmanship with speed, transparency and reliability. Customers are not choosing from mass-produced stock; each order is manufactured specifically for them, yet we still maintain short lead times and fast response times. Our digital systems keep customers informed throughout production, while our team works hard to ensure every query is handled quickly and personally. This gives customers confidence that their order is being carefully managed from start to finish. In a market where bespoke often means slow and complicated, we have built a service that makes custom manufacturing feel efficient, dependable and easy.

What's the best business advice you've ever been given?

The best advice we've been given is that improvement is never finished. Small, consistent changes in how you lead, communicate and solve problems will always outperform big one-off initiatives. That mindset has helped us create a business that is more focused, more adaptable and better prepared for growth.

What does the future hold for your business?

The future is about scaling with purpose. At Mullan Lighting we're investing in our people, systems and digital infrastructure to support continued international growth, with a clear target of reaching €15 million in revenue by 2028. Our ambition is to become a global leader in made-to-order lighting and one of Ireland’s best workplaces.