Project Arctic

Eli Lilly, Indiana, USA

Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Eli Lilly and Company, doing business as Lilly, is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries. The company was founded in 1876 by Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical chemist and Union Army veteran of the American Civil War for whom the company was later named.
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTORS:

Jacobs, Dublin, Ireland
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is an American international technical professional services firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company provides engineering, technical, professional and construction services, as well as scientific and specialty consulting for a broad range of clients globally, including companies, organizations, and government agencies.

Mercury Engineering, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Mercury Engineering provides construction services. The Company offers general contracting, mechanical, electrical, data technologies, and maintenance management. Mercury Engineering serves the oil & gas, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.

About Project Arctic:
The Eli Lilly Arctic project involved the establishment of a cutting-edge biotechnology facility in Co. Limerick, Ireland. The state-of-the-art facility focuses on the production of Monoclonal Antibodies (MAB) and Recombinant Proteins, utilizing advanced mammalian cell culture technology. Situated in a greenfield site, the comprehensive operations on the site encompass process development, warehousing, laboratories, administrative areas, utilities, and production activities.
Details:
Firefly Welding Ltd. was appointed as the lead mechanical subcontractor for the Project Arctic Logistics Building at this new Eli Lilly pharmaceutical facility. This role involved overseeing and coordinating all mechanical works, including pipework welding, installation, and commissioning.
Scope:
Domestic pipework installation, including stainless steel, copper, and PVC of various diameters. Firefly were responsible for the fabrication and installation of the following pipework:
- Stainless Steel: Pipe diameters ranging from 6” to 12”
- Copper: Ranging from 15mm to 22mm
- PVC: Ranging from 2” to 4”.


Blucher Piping


Copper Piping


PVC Piping