Mediplast is a world-leading manufacturer of high quality injection moulded parts. Founded in 1988, Mediplast supplies precision injection moulded components and assemblies to customers in the automotive, business equipment, healthcare and household appliance industries.

Product Co-ordination Working closely with our customers and mouldmakers Mediplast co-ordinates projects from component design to rapid prototyping through to mould manufacture ensuring a smooth transition to full production.

  • Optimised Tool Design
  • Reduced Cycle Times
  • Capital Cost Savings
  • Lead Time Reduction

Derek Butler – Technical Director

Derek has over 30 years’ experience in product design with a strong background in the manufacturing of consumer products. He has excellent interpersonal and innovative skills and has the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively his ideas from draft to final model.

His mantra is: Complexity is easy but simplicity is difficult. He carries this mantra through into product design and manufacture making them easy to assemble, easy to use and easy to maintain. Derek designs and manufactures for the consumer.

He has been involved in a number of company startups and continues to work with entrepreneurs offering both business and product design advice.

Regina Corcoran – Managing Director

Regina initially studied Business and International Marketing in both Carlow IT and in Normandy, France. She subsequently worked in an accountancy practice in the UK and became an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) graduate in 1998.

Regina has worked at Mediplast since June 1999 and has held the position of Managing Director since 2004. She is responsible for the company’s Business Development and Marketing functions.

Joe O’Gorman – General Manager

Joe O’Gorman leads the daily operations as the General Manager of Mediplast. Joe has worked for our company since 1989 and has over 30 years’ experience in the plastic and packaging industry.

He is very hands-on and brings a practical solution to every situation encountered. In particular, Joe works directly with the production team on continuous product and process improvements.

Joe is responsible for all new products to our company, from the initial product conception stage through to mould tool build and process.