Merck Group opens €150m climate-neutral manufacturing facility in Cork

Congratulations to Merck Group on the opening of their new facility in Blarney. Tandem was delighted to provide engineering design, procurement, construction management and commissioning/qualification services to Merck on this fantastic project. From concept stage through to hand over, it was a pleasure to work closely with the Merck team to deliver such an impressive facility. Congratulations also to the trade and vendor partners involved in the project.

It was a pleasure to work with Merck through all phases of this great project! Congratulations to all the Merck team, the contractors and the vendors who delivered this highly impressive climate-neutral facility.

We Escape – February 2025

Tandem’s Thrive Committee organised an evening of fun at We Escape Cork . Teams had to analyse clues and apply their skills of communication, organisation, critical and creative thinking to escape the room.


It was a great evening with plenty of healthy competition and team work!

Awesome Walls – March 2025

Tandem’s Thrive committee organised a trip to Awesome Walls Cork. The team enjoyed an action packed evening of wall climbing.

Awesome Walls Cork offers an extensive range of facilities from towering lead walls to bouldering areas. Our team had a challenging and thrilling experience and we look forward to returning to Awesome Walls again soon!

Thrive Committee Activity: Kayaking

Tandem Thrive Committee organised an unforgettable adventure—Night Kayaking at Lough Hyne with Atlantic Sea Kayaking! It was a fantastic experience being on the water from dusk into darkness, taking in the scenic views with the sparkle of bioluminescence.

At Tandem, we believe in fostering workplace wellbeing, and this magical experience was the perfect way to recharge and reconnect with nature.

Tandem’s Advance graduates and undergraduates night out

Last Friday night, some of Tandem’s Advance graduates and undergraduates gathered for a catch-up dinner and to welcome two new graduates into our Advance Graduate Programme!

This was a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and chat about the graduate journey.

Tandem’s 2-year Graduate Programme is designed to give graduates the best possible start to their careers through tailored training and development plans.

We are proud to work with and support young professionals during the early stages of their careers.

Tandem’s Commitment to Carbon Reduction

In 2023 Tandem signed up to the Science Based Target Initiatives (SBTi) goal to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. Tandem has committed to a 42% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2030.

Tandem has established a Carbon Action Team to measure, monitor and report on our GHG emissions annually to the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Some of the Carbon Action Team’s initiatives include:

  • Purchasing Renewable Energy
  • Sourcing sustainably produced goods and services
  • Monitoring and reducing waste
  • Reducing the amount of paper used in our operations
  • Switching to electric company vehicles
  • Ensuring office utilities are operating efficiently
  • Seasonally adjusting temperature controls in the office