Downtime costs money, disrupts schedules and places pressure on operators and contractors trying to meet tight deadlines.
That is why businesses increasingly look towards specialist support companies that can help keep machinery running efficiently and reliably every day. HLS, based in Ashbourne, County Meath, has built exactly that kind of reputation over more than 30 years as a practical, experienced and dependable partner for Irish industry, with Automatic Lubrication Systems at the very heart of everything they do.
Automatic Lubrication at the Core
From its 11,000 sq. ft. facility in Ashbourne, HLS serves customers nationwide across construction, quarrying, agriculture, manufacturing, waste and recycling, pharmaceutical, transport, renewable energy and beyond. What began in 1992 as a small agricultural-focused operation supplying hydraulic hoses and fittings has grown into one of Ireland’s leading specialists in automatic lubrication systems and industrial engineering supplies.
The depth of knowledge the HLS team has built up over three decades is what sets the company apart, and it shows in every installation, service call and customer relationship they have developed along the way.
At the core of what HLS does is the supply, installation and maintenance of automatic lubrication systems for a wide range of mobile and industrial applications throughout Ireland. From excavators and crushers to concrete plants, processing facilities, manufacturing equipment and heavy machinery, HLS helps customers keep their equipment running reliably while reducing wear and minimising costly downtime.
An automatic lubrication system provides machinery with the right amount of lubrication at the right time and in the right place while the machine is in operation, removing the inconsistency and risk that comes with manual greasing routines entirely.
In sectors where machinery operates continuously under heavy loads and harsh conditions, that consistency makes a real and measurable difference to component life, operator safety and overall machine preventive maintenance.
Graco – A Name Built on Lubrication
HLS is one of Ireland’s authorised distributors and installers of Graco Automatic Lubrication Systems, supplying genuine Graco products, components and technical support for both mobile and industrial applications throughout Ireland. Graco has been at the forefront of the Automatic Lubrication industry for decades and HLS is proud to be Ireland’s foremost stockist and installer of their equipment.
Graco’s complete portfolio covers all the necessary components for any type of mobile or industrial Automatic Lubrication application, and where a standard solution does not fit the bill, a tailored system can be designed and built to suit the specific machine and working environment. From individual components to full Automatic Lubrication System installations, HLS provides customers with genuine Graco products and the hands-on technical knowledge to back them up.
Alongside Graco, HLS also supplies parts and support for Automatic Lubrication Systems from Lincoln, SKF, Beka-Max and other leading brands used throughout industry. Whether a customer needs a full system installation or replacement parts for an existing setup, HLS can source and supply the right solution.
A Partnership Built on Trust
HLS has always believed that the right partnerships are just as important as the right products, and nowhere is that more evident than in its long-standing relationship with CLS Ltd., based in Clonmel, County Tipperary. Oliver Flynn and the CLS team have built a strong reputation within the Irish Automatic Lubrication industry through years of supporting customers across quarrying, manufacturing, cement, construction, agriculture and heavy industry.
CLS specialises in the installation, servicing and maintenance of Automatic Lubrication Systems for a wide range of mobile and industrial applications, and together with HLS they provide customers with a nationwide support network covering everything from system specification and installation right through to servicing, troubleshooting and ongoing aftersales support.
With a combined team of thirty staff and eight fully qualified service engineers on the road at any given time, both companies work side by side to make sure customers across Ireland get the right support, in the right place, when they need it most.
Trusted Across Irish Industry
Whether supporting a single machine owner or a major fleet operator, the focus for both HLS and CLS remains exactly the same. Helping customers keep equipment operating efficiently while reducing unnecessary downtime and maintenance costs is what drives everything they do.
That approach has helped build long-term working relationships with some of the most respected names in Irish plant, construction and heavy industry including Kilsaran, Irish Cement, Gypsum Industries, Armstrong’s, Multihog, Tara Mines, Roadstone, Finning Caterpillar, Pat O’Donnell, Ronan Sheridan Plant Hire, McHale Plant, Whelan’s and Shanowen Plant Hire, among many others across the sector.
More Than Lubrication
While Automatic Lubrication Systems sit at the core of the business, HLS has also grown into a complete engineering and industrial supplies company over the years. Its 11,000 sq. ft Ashbourne facility includes a well-stocked trade counter and retail store supplying professional tools, workshop equipment, engineering consumables and industrial products to customers throughout Ireland.
The company works with globally recognised brands including Milwaukee, Teng Tools, Beta, Snickers Workwear and much more. HLS are proud authorised distributors for Milwaukee, Norbar and Graco, combining strong product knowledge, technical support, competitive pricing and genuine aftersales service.
HLS also provides hydraulic hose assembly and repair services covering BSP, JIC, ORFS and metric fittings for plant, agricultural and industrial applications. Norbar torque equipment is stocked alongside a torque wrench calibration service, helping customers maintain accuracy, compliance and equipment performance across workshop and industrial environments. Through its Uniform Superstore on hls.ie, HLS supplies high quality workwear, PPE and branded clothing solutions, including embroidery and digitisation services for businesses and teams across Ireland.
Find out more about the Uniform Superstore on hls.ie. The company also provides a well-regarded DPF cleaning service for trucks, buses, plant machinery and commercial vehicles, helping customers extend equipment life and maintain compliance with modern emissions standards.
Customers can also browse the HLS digital catalogue by scanning the QR code in this feature or visiting hls.ie, where the company’s full range of engineering, industrial, lubrication and workwear products are available online.
Built on Trust
What stands out most about HLS and CLS is not just the breadth of what they offer but the straightforward way they go about it. Both companies understand the realities of Irish industry and focus on providing practical support, honest communication and reliable solutions built on real-world experience. That has not changed in over three decades and it is a big part of why customers keep coming back.
Looking Ahead
As machinery continues to evolve and operating costs increase, having the right support partner matters more than ever. Through lubrication expertise, engineering support and a service network that stretches across Ireland, HLS and CLS continue to work alongside customers with one goal in mind. Keeping industry moving. For more information on Automatic Lubrication Systems and services, visit lubrication.ie. To shop HLS’ full range of products and services, visit hls.ie or contact the team on 01 835 3208.
Backed by Graco Automatic Lubrication Systems and built on over 30 years of experience, HLS and CLS make sure every machine gets the right lubrication, at the right time, in the right place, every time.
