LPI Group, Europe’s leading turnkey earthing, lightning, and surge protection specialists have been awarded the subcontractor of the month by Kirby Group Engineering on a mission critical Hyperscale data centre in Gävle Sweden (GVX22).
This is a significant award for LPI Group’s Swedish team, as it underpins our commitment to delivering high performance lightning protection systems to the Swedish Market.
Receiving the award on behalf of LPI Group are Lightning Protection Technicians based on site Keith Commons and Matthew Sweeney.
(L-R)Shaun Deane (Kirby Electrical Supervisor), Darragh Staunton (Kirby Project Manager), Keith Commons (LPI Ligthtning Protection technician), Matthew Sweeney (LPI Lighting Protection Technician), Conor Nolan (Kirby Electrical Engineer), Barry Treanor (Kirby Construction Manager)
LPI were awarded this by Kirby for our diligent work on site, and submissions of reports and returns. Furthermore, Kirby Group have also acknowledged that;
“The LPI team have developed their own workboards on site in support of and aligned to Kirby best practice, and the team on site are always positive and helpful. Their observations are thoughtful and productive, demonstrating a constant awareness of safety and a desire to improve standards for all.”
Congratulating the Gävle-based team on site, Construction Director Shane Rohan said:
“Congratulations to the team in Gävle on this award and your commitment to excellence in delivering our turnkey lightning protection service. As a company, we are proud to receive this award in Sweden in particularly as this is a region where we are committed to continuing to protect data centres against lightning strikes.
Over the last couple of months, there have been good news stories for us in Sweden, joining the Swedish Data Centre Industry and now this award from Kirby. We look forward to continuing setting the standard for lightning protection in the region.
Finally, I would like to thank all Swedish and Irish contractors for your partnership and support in the Nordics to date.”
Our Commitment to Sweden
LPI Group are proud to have a permanent residence in Gävle since our official office opening in September 2022 and registration of our Swedish entity completed prior to the office opening. LPI are active in Sweden since 2019 including Stockholm, Malmo, Luleå, Katrineholm, and Skellefteå. The office was officially opened by Minister Austin Gormley and Enterprise Ireland’s Nordic lead for High-Tech Construction, Karin Angus.
Managing Director, John Kinsella and CEO, Paudi Reidy at the Gävle Office opening last year alongside Austin Gormley and Karin Angus.
The office also has warehouse storage facilities to lower the carbon footprint of materials transportation to site in Sweden and other Nordic sites.
Members of the LPI Team pictured at the official Gävle Office opening last year with Austin Gormley and Karin Angus
LPI Group are also Proud members of the Swedish Data Centre Industry Association since October 2023.
LPI Group are currently working on a number of data centre projects in Sweden and the Nordic region, with on-going projects in Oslo, Helsinki, and Copenhagen.
To date, LPI Group have successfully completed 4 projects in Gävle.
Speak to our technical engineering team today to learn how our turnkey earthing, lightning, and surge protection solutions can protect your project against detrimental lightning strikes.
Shane Rohan, Commercial Director 
Eoin Dineen, Operations Director
Theodora Dimova FFCA – Finance Director
Paudi Reidy is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Cofounder of LPI Group. As CEO, he leads the executive management team and is heavily involved in the overall success of the group across Europe. He directs the development and execution of short and long-term strategies, with the goal of increasing shareholder value. This year he has led the transformation of Lightning Protection Ireland and Lightning Protection International into the LPI Group, as the business continues to expand across the European market.
John Kinsella is the Managing Director and Cofounder of LPI Group. As Managing Director, he directs and controls the resources and operations of the business. John is responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures, to ensure LPI operates in compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards.