Joyces of Wexford – Celebrating 75 years a local family business
THOUGH it has grown into a large and hugely successful business over the past seven decades, Joyces of Wexford has remained true to the principles embodied by Murt Joyce Snr when he opened his first store on March 24th, 1944. Though the name Joyces is now synonymous with high quality electrical goods and home appliances in Wexford, Murt’s first store at 7 North Main Street was a ‘Hardware Warehouse’.
The Wexford man established a very successful business, based on excellent customer service and value for money. In the late ‘50s Murt was able to move to much bigger premises at 1 South Main Street to facilitate this continuing growth of his business. Due to continued growth and diversification Joyces eventually ended up with four stores in Wexford town.
Murt’s sons Derek and Murt Jnr entered the family business, which they now run, and the family-run operation continued to prosper and in 2005 this led to a move into 16,000 sq. ft. premises in Clonard Retail Park. Joyces are now part of the Expert group, which are a group of 65 independent electrical retailers who combine their resources for the purpose of buying, marketing and retailing electronic goods and household appliances in Ireland.
75 years on, third generation Joyces have joined the business with both Derek and Murt’s sons all working on a part-time basis in the store. So what’s in store for 2019? With it being their 75th year in business; Joyces have lots of great events and anniversary offers planned to celebrate this milestone plus some store renovation and an expansion of their online business. WE ARE involved in propeller repairs, marine and general engineering in Rosslare Harbour, having training with Van Voorden in Holland in 1994.
We use a fully rotating Propeller manipulator and jigs which allows the propeller to be rotated in any position necessary; the entire repair is carried out in the one place.
In the last couple of years we have introduced the Hale MRI scanner and dynamic balancing machine, the first in Ireland and the most modern technology in the industry.
Last year moved into a new purpose built workshop in Rosslare.
We also supply new propellers and stern gear. Our service is nationwide and we also cater for UK based customers.
There are 5 full time people in the company.
We have a fully equipped machine shop and fabrication services with 130T brake press, 16 mm capacity guillotine, plasma cutting, hole punching and steel cropping service.