Whitewater opens its new premises
BRAY company Whitewater added a new chapter to its almost 90-year history as it officially opened it new office space and warehouse on the Boghall Road.
Founded in 1932 as R.S. White Ltd, it later changed to R.S. White (Water Treatment) Ltd before changing again to Whitewater and is now a third generation family business. The company is recognised as one of the leading suppliers of water purification plants in Ireland, supplying purified water for the medical, potable and general industry sectors.
Minister for Health Simon Harris joined the Whitewater team last Friday to officially open the new premises. Alongside CEO Mark Keating, Managing Director Liz Nangle and Tim Quinn, Executive Director, he cut the ribbon on the new facility.
‘It is fantastic to see a business like this growing and developing in Bray,’ said Minister Harris. ‘I wanted to be here today to show my support and appreciation, as companies such as Whitewater are key players in creating jobs in our local economy.
‘I congratulate Mark and Liz, the management team and staff, on their achievements to date. I will track with interest the progress of this project over the next 12 months and the company’s continued growth and development.
‘I would also like to take this opportunity to wish a special good luck to the Whitewater team who, along with 60 other motorcyclists from all over Ireland, will depart Dublin next Friday for Chicago for a 2,444 mile journey on Route 66 in aid of Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.’
Ralph S White set up RS White Ltd in 1932 as an agency to supply boilers, motors and compressors to the Irish market. Over the years, he gradually expanded his services and continued to raise the standard of water treatment equipment.
In 1965, Ralph’s future son- in-law Brian Keating joined the company and, in 1977, took the reins from a retiring Ralph.
The company faced many struggles during the turbulent 1980s but strong leadership and dedicated staff saw them through these difficult times.
Brian’s son Mark became the first service engineer at Whitewater and, after working his way through the ranks, took over from his father in 2009.