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January 13, 2026

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🎉 We’re Now on WhatsApp! 🎉

📢 Carbon Paint Centre is now on WhatsApp! We’re excited to announce the launch of Carbon Paint Centre’s Official WhatsApp Business Account 🚀 You can reach us on +353 85 833 0987 (this number is for WhatsApp messaging only). Our WhatsApp Business Account is ideal for: ✅ Product...

December 20, 2025

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Christmas Hours, 2025

This year, Carbon Paint Centre will close for Christmas and the New Year period on Tuesday, 23rd at 3 pm. We’ll reopen on Friday, 2nd January at 8 am.

December 18, 2025

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Carbon Group Announces Christmas Charity Donations 2025

Carbon Group is making donations to three charities in the company's 8th year of its Christmas gifting initiative.

October 31, 2025

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Carbon Group Announces New Paint & Equipment Divisional Manager

Paul McGuinness has been announced as Carbon Group's new Paint & Equipment Divisional Manager Paul McGuinness is announced as New Paint & Equipment Divisional Manager at Carbon Group Carbon Group is delighted to announce Paul McGuinness as Carbon Group’s new Paint & Equipment Divisional Manager. Paul joined Carbon Group in October 2023, as Sales Account Manager (Northern...

December 19, 2024

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Carbon Paint Centre - Christmas Hours

This year, Carbon Paint Centre will close for Christmas and the New Year period on Monday, 23rd December at 3 pm. We’ll reopen on Thursday, 2nd January at 8 am. NOTE: Any online orders made over the Christmas and New Year period will be processed when we return on Thursday, 2nd January. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Everyone Here at...

December 6, 2024

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Carbon Group Makes Christmas Charity Donations in Memory of Carol Deegan, RIP

As a mark of respect to Carol Deegan’s memory, Carbon Group is making donations to three cancer charities.

Gema Swiss headquarters - visit by Irish team

October 11, 2024

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Gema Switzerland Visit - Ken O'Grady

Ken O'Grady, Sales & Business Developer (Paint & Equipment) at Carbon Group, has been speaking about his recent trip to Switzerland to visit Gema's advanced new headquarters: "It's been a fantastic experience, working with an excellent Irish client, at Gema Switzerland's incredible new facility. Here we have an absolute...

September 19, 2024

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Product in Focus: Zeroflame Fire Retardant Treatment

Zeroflame Fire Retardant Treatment has proved to be a very popular product with Carbon Paint Centre customers - both online and in-store. Read on (or go to the online listing here) to learn more about the unique set of benefits offered by this stand-out product! Never before has there been...

August 2, 2024

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Reminder: Closed August Bank Holiday Monday

Carbon Paint Centre will be closed on Monday, 5th August, 2024 for the August Bank Holiday.

Cromadex 600 Series in use at Coopers Cross

July 16, 2024

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'Cromadex 600 Series' - Seen in Photos

We've been following the trail of the Cromadex 600 Series - a product series that's helped create a standout feature at the Coopers Cross Development in Dublin.

July 15, 2024

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New Gema Installation - July, 2024

Sales & Business Development Manager with Carbon Paint Centre, Ken O’Grady, says he’s still enthused by each and every new Gema installation.

March 8, 2024

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International Women's Day (2024) at Carbon Group - 'Inspire Inclusion'

International Women’s Day (8th March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Carbon Paint Centre's Paul McGuinness makes a donation presentation.

December 14, 2023

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Presentation of Carbon Group Christmas Donation to Barcroft Community Association

A big thanks to Carbon Paint Centre's Paul McGuinness for taking the time this week to make a Christmas donation presentation to Barcroft Community Association.

December 11, 2023

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Carbon Group Announces Christmas Charity Donations 2023

As the festive season approaches, Carbon Group would like to wish all our customers and clients a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2024. Once again this Christmas, here at Carbon Group, we’ve decided to spread some Christmas joy by making donations to a selection of charities that are meaningful...

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November 17, 2023

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ICorr Coating Inspector - Professional Development Exam Success!

Congratulations to Barry Doyle and Tony Lawlor on success in their recent ‘ICorr Coating Inspector’ professional development exams!

Paul McGuinness, Sales Manager (Northern Ireland)

November 6, 2023

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Paul McGuinness Joins Carbon Paint Centre as New Sales Manager (Northern Ireland) with 21 Years’ Coatings Industry Experience

Paul McGuinness, Sales Manager, NI Carbon Group extends a very warm welcome to our new Sales Manager (Northern Ireland), Paul McGuinness, who joins us as part of our specialist paint and coatings team at Carbon Paint Centre. Carbon Paint Centre Division Manager, Ken O’Grady, was delighted to announce the...

October 9, 2023

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Gema Update: Carbon Group Wins High Achievement Award (2023)

Carbon Group has been honoured with a 'High Achievement Award' at an industry event in Birmingham. Carbon Paint Division Manager, Ken O'Grady, who collected the award at a Gema UK & Ireland distribution meeting, described the award as "a symbol of the effort put in by the whole team...

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September 25, 2023

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Interpon in Action: Three-product System for Alloy Wheels

Here you'll find an example of our Interpon alloy wheel system in progress. This three-product system is an excellent showcase of the flow, ease-of-use and superior finish that we offer our customers.

September 18, 2023

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Gema Update: Our Latest Gema Optiflex ProB Installation

We're delighted to see our new Gema range engineer, Ronan Crowley, hitting the ground running with the roll out and installation of our latest Gema Optiflex ProB manual unit.

June 4, 2023

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Ken O'Grady - 25 Years With Carbon Group 🎉

Last week, Ken O’Grady, Divisional Sales Manager (Paint & Coatings) marked twenty-five years with Carbon Group.

May 2, 2023

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Carbon Paint Centre Store Refit: Our Trade Counter Gets a 'New Look'

After 6 years of trading with the original set up, we felt it was time for change. The results speak for themselves - we have created more space while also increasing the product offering to customers.

Summery image - long grass, summery sunlight, trees in the distance.

April 28, 2023

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Reminder: Closed for May Bank Holiday, 2023

Carbon Paint Centre will be closed on Monday, 1st May, 2023 for the May Bank Holiday.

April 2, 2023

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Closed Easter Weekend, 2023 🐰 🥚 🐣🍫

Carbon Paint Centre will be closed Easter weekend, 2023. Our premises at Unit 22 Finglas Business Centre will close on Thursday, 6th April at 5 pm and will re-open, after the Easter weekend, at 8 am on Tuesday, 11th April.

March 17, 2023

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Closed for St Patrick's Day, 2023 ☘️

Don't forget that Carbon Paint Centre is closed today, 17th March, 2023. Everyone here at Carbon Paint Centre wishes you a very Happy St Patrick's Day! We will reopen at 8 am on Monday, 20th March.

February 23, 2023

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Learn More About Gema OptiFlex Accessories with Julia Chambers

Gema distributors based in the Pacific Northwest region have produced this informative video to help Gema users learn more about OptiFlex accessories. Watch the video to see Julia Chambers of Finishing Technologies explain all you need to know about accessorising your Gema OptiFlex.

December 22, 2022

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Reminder: Christmas Opening Hours

Carbon Paint Centre will close for Christmas and the New Year period on Friday 23rd December, 2022 at 2.30 pm. We’ll reopen on Tuesday 3rd January, 2023 at 8am. We wish all our customers and suppliers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! REMEMBER: Order online throughout the Christmas...

Carbon Paint Centre's Fintan presents a donation cheque to Northern Ireland Hospice

December 9, 2022

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CARBON GROUP CHRISTMAS DONATIONS 2022: SHARING SOME FESTIVE JOY

In the spirit of the festive season, Carbon Group has made donations to five extremely worthwhile charities

November 11, 2022

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Welcoming Andrew Byrne - New Sales Account Manager (Leinster Paint & Equipment Division)

Andrew Byrne, Carbon Paint Centre Carbon Paint Centre is delighted to welcome Andrew Byrne as our new Sales Account Manager, Leinster P&E Department. He'll be responsible for current and new business needs in our Leinster division. Andy joins Carbon Group in 2022 with over 10 years’ experience in sales and management; he...

October 29, 2022

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Yet Another Gema OptiflexProB Installation

This week, our ServiceNet certified Gema engineer, Jim O’Callaghan, completed yet another Gema OptiflexProB manual unit installation in Northern Ireland.

Person in protective clothing sprays Noxyde Plus

September 27, 2022

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Rust-Oleum Launches Noxyde Plus

When it comes to reviewing and updating our product range, innovation is a product characteristic we most certainly seek out. That’s why our team here at Carbon Paint Centre were both interested and impressed to hear that one of our key brand partners, Rust-Oleum, had launched NOXYDE® PLUS.

May 30, 2022

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Carbon Paint Centre Supports Warehouse Upgrades at Carbon Group HQ

Case Study: Rust-Oleum & International Paints Carbon Group - Site Improvements at Carbon Group HQ in Ringaskiddy As part of Carbon Group's continuous improvement programme for its Cork site, our colleagues at Carbon Group HQ have just completed a refurbishment of a number of its key storage areas. Carbon Paint Centre was...

April 29, 2022

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May Bank Holiday, 2022

Carbon Paint Centre will be closed on Monday, 2nd May for the May Bank Holiday, 2022. Online orders submitted after 2.30 pm on Friday, 29th April will be fulfilled on Tuesday, 3rd May. Image by jplenio

April 13, 2022

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Easter Weekend, 2022

Opening Hours Reminder: Carbon Paint Centre will close for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend on Thursday 14th April, 2022 at 5 pm. We'll re-open at 8 am on Tuesday, 19th April 2022. Online orders submitted after 2 pm on Thursday, 14th April will be processed when we re-open on Tuesday, 19th. We wish all...

March 24, 2022

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Product Spotlight: Interpon Powder Coatings for Agricultural & Construction Equipment (ACE)

Learn more about how Interpon Powder Coatings are designed to meet the unique demands of the Agricultural and Construction Equipment (ACE) market Photo credit: Interpon/AkzoNobel Combining superior corrosion and weathering protection with a high-quality finish, Interpon's Agricultural and Construction Equipment (ACE) range is specifically designed for vehicles that are pushed...

paintbrush on green background - St Patrick's Day banner

March 15, 2022

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St Patrick's Opening Hours & Order Schedule (March, 2022)

The team here at Carbon Paint Centre would like to wish all our customers a very happy St Patrick's Day! Carbon Paint Centre will close as normal at 5 pm tomorrow (16th March, 2022). We'll remain closed Thursday, 17th and Friday, 18th March. Our premises will re-open at 8 am on...

March 11, 2022

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Carbon Paint Centre @ National Construction Summit

Carbon Group Managing Director, Brian Walsh with Carbon Paint Centre Branch Manager, Barry Doyle and Account Manager (Paint & Equipment),Tony Lawlor. Our Carbon Paint Centre team had a very positive and engaging experience at 'National Construction Summit' (3rd March, 2022). It was great to be back out meeting our...

March 10, 2022

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Supporting International Women's Day, 2022

Carbon Group's Paint Division Manager, Ken O'Grady, presents a cheque to Tuam RFC ladies' team members When we're not selling paint, coatings and equipment, our Carbon Paint Centre team can frequently be found on the sports field (playing or spectating... depending on our energy levels!). As sports enthusiasts, we've decided to...

February 23, 2022

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Meet Our Team at 'National Construction Summit' (3rd March, 2022)

https://www.nationalconstructionsummit.ie/ Our team here at Carbon Paint Centre is looking forward to attending one of Ireland's most anticipated construction industry events. National Construction Summit will take at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown on 3rd March, 2022. The sixth annual National Construction Summit promises to bring together: "... over 2000 construction companies, developers, policy makers,...

Presentation of cheque by Art Graham, Quality Manager, Carbon Group, to Maria Desmond, Regional Fundraising Manager, Enable Ireland, at their offices in Little Island, Co. Cork on 9th December, 2021

December 17, 2021

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Christmas Charity Donations 2021

Instead of Christmas gifts this year, Carbon Group has made donations on your behalf to three very worthwhile charities. Presentation of cheque by Art Graham, Quality Manager, Carbon Group, to Maria Desmond, Regional Fundraising Manager, Enable Ireland, at their offices in Little Island, Co. Cork on 9th December, 2021 This year, Carbon...

Expert uses Sikkens Aqua Polyuerthane with impressive speed, ease and expertise!

October 5, 2021

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Carbon Paint Centre Customer Switches to Sikkens Exterior Coatings - Watch The Expert at Work!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/tyxm1GHcMzY Carbon Paint Centre’s Conor Bartley has just shared this attention-grabbing video, featuring the use of our Sikkens exterior water-based wood coatings. Conor’s latest customer sent him the video of the business utilising our AkzoNobel Sikkens Aqua Polyuerthane 2K primer (water-based). The customer in question changed over to our...

Rear of building - Leaders Menswear in Cork where Murfill was used as waterproofing

September 28, 2021

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Case Study: Waterproofing with Murfill - Leaders Menswear in Cork

Leaders Menswear, North Main Street Cork - rear of building where work was complete Those of you familiar with Cork city centre are sure to know Leaders Menswear. The men’s clothing store is located on North Main Street - one of Cork’s most popular shopping streets, situated at...

Equipment finished with the Cromadex coating Systme

September 20, 2021

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Cromadex Industrial Paint System & Rivertek Services

Carbon Paint Centre was delighted to supply our AkzoNobel Cromadex Industrial Paint System to Rivertek Services in Cork.

Old desk becomes stunning upcycled dressing table

August 11, 2021

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Summer Project Success

Who doesn't love a good upcycling project? For this DIY project, the customer used our water-based Sikkens WF 3310 to rejuvenate some old household furniture. Remember, Sikkens Rubbol WF 3310-06 (formerly WF 360) can be sprayed and/or brush-applied.

Image of Carbon Paint Centre Exterior, Finglas, Dublin 11

June 11, 2021

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Carbon Paint Centre Gets Eye-catching Exterior Make-Over

Here at Carbon Paint Centre HQ, we've recently had new exterior graphics installed, as well as existing graphics updated. And, we're delighted with the results! Many thanks to the team at Signarama for the colourful design and the speedy installation. Barry Doyle, Branch Manager at Carbon Paint Centre says the 'new look'...

March 17, 2021

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Happy St Patrick's Day - Closed 17th March

We're closed 17th March and re-open at 8am, Thursday, 18th March, 2021. Happy St Patrick's Day from Barry and the team at Carbon Paint Centre!

Carbon Paint Centre employee mixing paint

March 10, 2021

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Equivalent of 'VAT Discount' Still Applies

Equivalent of 'VAT Discount' Still Applies! We've decided to continue to offer our online customers a 2% discount on their web orders. So, even though the VAT rate has now returned to 23%, your order will be discounted by 2% at checkout.

March 8, 2021

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International Women's Day 2021

We, at Carbon Group, are showing our support and solidarity by raising our hands high to show ‘we're in’ - we commit to 'choose to challenge' and call out inequality.

May 25, 2018

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Carbon Paint Centre & Murfill Provide New Lease of Life For Listed Cork Building

Murfill (by Mathys) Ensures Listed Cork Building Enjoys Impressive Upgrade At Carbon Paint Centre, we're always thrilled to see older buildings being given a new breath of life thanks to our extensive range of protective and restorative coatings. ----------- In recent weeks, Carbon Paint Centre was pleased to contribute to a...

April 1, 2026

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REMINDER: We're Closed on Good Friday & Easter Monday

📢 🐣 We're Closed on Friday, 3rd April and Monday, 6th, April, 2026 for the Easter Break 🐣 Our premises at Unit 22, Finglas Business Centre will re-open on Tuesday, 7th April at 8 am. Don’t Forget That You Can Shop Online 🛒 Orders placed over the Easter weekend will be processed on...

March 13, 2026

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Any Colour as Long as it's Green...

Happy St Patrick's Day!! ☘️ ☘️ ☘️ https://youtube.com/shorts/q3e1RENTq9A?si=lRzFgEFSBwxOGSTd ☘️

March 12, 2026

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☘️📝 Reminder: We're Closed on St Patrick's Day

Our premises at Unit 22, Finglas Business Centre will be closed on Tuesday, 17th March, 2026.

March 8, 2026

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International Women's Day, 2026 📢

Today we recognise International Women’s Day and the important role women play across our industry.

February 20, 2026

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Carbon Paint Centre Sends Best Wishes to Stephanie Kelly as She Prepares for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ 100th Episode

The team at Carbon Paint Centre are sending their support and best wishes to their favourite DWTS (Ireland) contestant, Stephanie Kelly, as she prepares for a special star-studded edition of the RTÉ show. Stephanie, whose husband Craig Hopkins has been a key part of the Carbon Paint Centre...

Carbon Paint Centre Team Photo - thumbnail image

July 21, 2025

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Team Gathers for Photo Day 📸

Back Row (L to R): Ken O'Grady, Arek Jachna, David Driver, Tony Lawlor, Brian Walsh (MD), Andrew Byrne, Paul McGuinness, Barry Doyle, Ronan CrowleyFront Row (L to R): John Mulcahy, Craig Hopkins Barry Doyle, Carbon Paint Centre Branch Manager: It's taken years to get all of the Carbon Paint Centre team together...

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