Lean Factory Tour Inspires Business Transformations — and Delivers Over €50,000 to Irish Men’s Shed Association
Minister James Browne marks the occasion as Adman Steel Sheds presents €50,350 to the Irish Men’s Shed Association, raised through its Lean Factory Tours.
 Paul Nolan, Adman Steel Sheds with Minister James Browne demonstrating how Lean is implemented in a Manufacturing Environment |
May 2026 — Hundreds of companies from across Ireland, the UK, America and Australia have travelled to a working factory floor in Wexford for one reason: to see Lean manufacturing done simply, practically, and in the real world.
The “Lean at Adman Factory Tours” cut through the textbook complexity that puts so many businesses off Lean. Visitors walk a live operation from office to production line and leave with practical ideas they can action right away.
Raising over €175,000 for community causes to date, including the latest €50,350 contribution to the Irish Men’s Shed Association – and well on track toward the long-term goal of giving €1 million back to communities.
The Irish Men’s Shed Association supports a network of over 450 Men’s Shed groups across Ireland, providing welcoming spaces where men can connect, share skills and spend time together. These spaces play an important role in supporting mental health and tackling social isolation.
Enda Egan of the Irish Men’s Shed Association added: “The support from Adman Steel Sheds makes a real difference to what we do. It helps us reach more men and create spaces where people can connect and feel part of something, while also keeping Men’s Sheds open and active in the communities that rely on them.”
Paul Nolan, Managing Director of Adman Steel Sheds, understands the value of teams, community and being part of something bigger.
“Our ability to simplify Lean has been one of the major reasons for the tour’s success,” he said. “This is the second year of our partnership with the Irish Men’s Shed Association, and it’s incredibly satisfying to see first-hand the difference the tours have made to Men’s Sheds communities across Ireland.”
 Minister James Browne in attendance with Enda Egan, Irish Men’s Shed Association & Paul Nolan, Adman Steel Sheds as they presented a cheque for €50,350 raised through their Lean Factory Tour |
Minister Browne acknowledged the importance of initiatives like this in supporting both local communities and the wider economy, noting:
“The support that Adman Steel Sheds are providing to local Men’s Shed Groups and the wider Community network across Ireland is immeasurable. This money is raised through their Lean Tours which operate on a weekly basis – I have seen first-hand how these Tours benefit not only their own staff but also businesses who want to operate more efficiently. It’s a wonderful initiative and fantastic gesture from Adman Steel Sheds”.
 The Adman Steel Sheds Lean Factory Tour – Business Owners & Companies experiencing practical actionable ideas |
Through their Lean Tour, Adman Steel Sheds have found a way to combine business innovation with community impact.The not-for -profit Lean Tour is open to businesses, leadership teams and organisations and offers a unique opportunity to see how Lean principles are applied in a real Office and Production environment, with insights that can be taken back and applied within their own operations.
For more information or to book a tour, visit https://admansteelsheds.com/about-us/lean/
