Coalisland-based manufacturing firm announces appointment of new Managing Director
Coalisland-based NHL – a leading global manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders – is pleased to announce the appointment of Colm McGrath as Managing Director.
The promotion marks a strategic leadership strengthening as the company builds on its recent rebrand and continues its ambitious growth across international markets.
Colm steps into the role with nearly 15 years of financial and operational leadership experience across engineering, manufacturing, and global brands.
In his new role, he will work alongside CEO Barry Morris, who continues to guide the company’s long term vision and overall strategy.
Colm McGrath, NHL Managing Director, commented: “I’m proud to step into the role of Managing Director at NHL, a company with a long standing reputation for hard work, innovation, and delivering exceptional service.
“Since first joining NHL in 2016 I have had the opportunity and fortune to be able to contribute to the phenomenal success story it has become. Even through incredibly challenging periods, not least the COVID-19 pandemic, strong leadership and resilience have enabled us to grow year on year.
Seamus Morris, Founder, Colm McGrath, Managing Director and Barry Morris, CEO. NHL. CREDIT: LiamMcArdle.com
“With a solid foundation of consistent performance and a clear focus on future growth, I’m excited to lead our talented team as we build on that legacy and explore new opportunities together.”
A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), Colm began his career with Baker Tilly before holding senior financial roles at Mercedes-Benz Belfast, Harpscreen Group, and later NHL, where he served as Financial Controller from 2016 to 2021.
After further leadership roles with Smurfit Kappa and Terex, he re-joined NHL in 2023 as Finance Director.
Barry Morris, NHL CEO, commented: “Colm has been a key contributor to NHL’s success over the years. Colm’s understanding of our business, combined with his steady leadership through both growth and adversity, makes his appointment as Managing Director a natural and welcome next step.
“I look forward to working closely with Colm as we continue to expand our global presence and deliver world class hydraulic cylinders to our customers.”
NHL recently unveiled a refreshed brand identity, underscoring its global reach, engineering precision, and innovation.
With a team of 90 skilled professionals and over 400,000 cylinders produced in the past three years, NHL continues to be a trusted partner for customers across construction, agriculture, commercial vehicles, material processing, aviation, and waste management sectors.