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Celebrating Growth in KTL Power
Congratulations to Ricardo Jr Zagala , Frederick Magtibay and Gilbert Escorpion on their recent well-deserved promotions to Person in Charge of Work (PICW). We’re delighted to see their efforts, hard work and dedication to safety recognised. Frederick Magtibay , “I’ve learned so much from KTL staff — their guidance helped me become a PICW. I’m so grateful because this promotion helps me grow and support my family, and I’m always excited to help my colleagues and complete
Dec 9, 2025


Safe Winter Driving – Wetter, Colder Weather
Donal Gray, KTL Fleet Manager, commented: “Winter roads can be unpredictable, but our approach to safety never changes. When operating vehicles in challenging conditions, it’s vital to keep a few key tips front of mind as shared below. Proper vehicle preparation, strong hazard awareness, and a cautious mindset are essential to staying safe in winter weather.” The RSA provides 10 essential tips for driving safely in snow and ice. It takes less than a minute to read and is def
Nov 28, 2025


Big news! We’ve officially opened our new office at 78 St. Vincent’s Street, Glasgow!
We were delighted to celebrate the launch with clients and colleagues last week to mark this important milestone for KTL. This strategic location strengthens our ability to support clients across the UK and reflects our continued growth in the region. What makes this address even more special is its connection to the upcoming Spider-Man blockbuster – Brand New Day, where St. Vincent’s Street was one of the key locations used for filming in recent months. Glasgow city centre t
Nov 27, 2025


Delighted to share an important milestone for KTL
As of 16:23 today, I received an update from our live revenue reporting tool within our ERP. Today, we have officially surpassed €100,000,000 t/o in a calendar year, for the first time. There are still four weeks to go until the end of the year, so new records to be made. This is a testament to all the hard-working staff in KTL, our partners, and especially our blue-chip customers with whom we work and have supported our growth. Thank you.👏 💯 😍 🎉
Nov 24, 2025


Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer: Reece Van Belkum
In October 2025, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Reece Van Belkum took on the Move or Change Challenge to raise funds and awareness for iLoveBoobies, a charity that provides free breast cancer screenings to women in underserved communities across South Africa. Over the course of the challenge, Reece completed an incredible 42.2 km run, a 310 km cycle, a 10 km swim, 20 hours of gym training, and 2 hours of other sporting activities a total of 41 hours and 29 minutes of exercise
Nov 19, 2025


2025 KTL prize winners announced for the MSc Project Management & Innovation Programme at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
The University of Strathclyde recently announced the 2025 prize winners for the MSc Project Management & Innovation programme, sponsored by KTL. The annual KTL prizes recognise exceptional academic performance, innovation, and professional excellence demonstrated throughout the programme. This year’s recipients have distinguished themselves among a highly competitive cohort. 2025 KTL Prize Winners 1st Place – Alessia Grimoldi 2nd Place – Gregory Kelly 3rd Place – Trudy Mansb
Nov 12, 2025


We’re thrilled to share KTL has been awarded 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘮 in the ESB Networks Annual Safety Grading
We’re thrilled to share KTL has been awarded 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘮 in the ESB Networks Annual Safety Grading. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and safety culture of the entire team in the KTL Power Division — from the field to the back office. Ciaran M. , KTL COO commented, “Platinum is the highest grade that can be achieved – a very proud milestone for KTL. A massive well done and thank you to everyone involved.” Bernard Downey , Raymond Foran hashtag#KTL
Nov 12, 2025


Team Spotlight: Miroslav Varagic, Senior Construction Manager at KTL
Meet Miroslav Varagic, one of the experienced leaders helping power KTL. With almost 30 years in the powerline industry, Miroslav has built his career on teamwork, safety, and professionalism. Since joining KTL nearly six years ago, he’s progressed from Telemess Coordinator to Senior Construction Manager — a journey that reflects KTL’s commitment to developing its people. “KTL has a strong reputation for quality and safety. I wanted to be part of a team that values profession
Nov 5, 2025


Designing the Future: Canice Coogan’s Journey from Telecoms to Power
Canice Coogan brings a calm, steady presence to the team. With years of experience delivering complex engineering projects in telecoms he’s recently turned his focus to power and utilities where he brings his vast technical expertise with a collaborative mindset to consistently deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for the client. “Moving from telecoms to power was a big but natural step,” he explains. “Both industries are about connection — one connects people, the other conne
Nov 3, 2025


KTL completes Corderry–Garvagh 110 kV project for ESB Networks
KTL has successfully completed works on the Corderry–Garvagh 110 kV line, a vital circuit serving the Black Bank Wind Farm in County Cavan. The project, undertaken on behalf of ESB Networks (ESBN), reinforces the region’s electricity infrastructure—safeguarding supply for customers while directly supporting Ireland’s renewable energy network. The Corderry–Garvagh 110 kV line required essential upgrades due to woodpecker damage on several timber pole sets. The immediate scope
Oct 17, 2025


KTL secures major contract with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks)
KTL strengthens its position in the power and energy sector with a new long-term partnership. KTL is proud to announce the award of a significant new contract with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks), marking the latest milestone in a partnership that has spanned more than a decade. This agreement represents a strategic step forward in KTL’s continued growth across the power and energy sector, reinforcing the company’s reputation for delivering safely, reli
Oct 16, 2025


From the Philippines to Ireland: Jerry’s journey to becoming a PICW
Every success story begins with courage, persistence, and a clear “why.” For Jerry, his “why” has always been his family. After joining...
Oct 10, 2025


KTL restores power for ESB Networks customers following Storm Amy.
On Friday, October 3rd, Storm Amy swept across Ireland, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds of up to 148 km/h. The storm caused...
Oct 8, 2025


Dan Crawley Racing – Final showdown at Silverstone | Oct 4–5, 2025
Silverstone International Circuit, UK Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th October 2025 The 2025 Caterham Roadsport Championship reaches its peak...
Oct 3, 2025


Women in engineering: KTL leads the way
Across the UK and Ireland, women remain significantly underrepresented in engineering roles. Recent research shows that just 16.5% of...
Oct 1, 2025


KTL at Connected Britain 2025: Event Overview
With our third successful appearance at Connected Britain now complete, KTL is proud to support the telecom industry’s most important...
Sep 29, 2025


KTL announced as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025
Company receives award for 16 th year 26 September 2025: KTL has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. We have...
Sep 26, 2025


We had a busy and productive first day yesterday at Connected Britain 2025 – Stand 10.
Paul Korzeniewski summed it up nicely: “Day one of Connected Britain couldn’t have been more successful. From the moment the doors...
Sep 25, 2025


We’re excited to be part of Connected Britain 2025.
Visit the hashtag#KTL team at Stand 10 for a coffee and conversation about the future of connectivity. Alan Hanamy , Ava Kerr , Dom...
Sep 24, 2025


KTL is proud to have contributed to the new Overhead Lines Technician Apprenticeship Programme and to have helped raise awareness among young people at the World Skills event in the RDS last week
It was inspiring to meet students from schools across the country as they explored their career options, and to share this exciting...
Sep 23, 2025

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