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ATC Dublin Expands: 40 New Desks, Enhanced Facilities & A Vision for the Future

ATC is proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey—an exciting expansion of our Dublin office, adding over 350 m2 of new space. This development is more than just an increase in square footage; it’s a testament to our ongoing growth as part of the Arvato family.  

A Growing Team, A Growing Space 

With our team expanding to accommodate 40 new desks, we are investing in the future of our business and the talent that drives it. This expansion allows us to: 

• Welcome new professionals and specialists to the ATC family 

• Foster greater cross-functional collaboration 

• Support our ambitious growth strategy in the transport and logistics sector 

A Workplace Designed for Well-being 

We believe that a great workspace goes beyond desks and computers. Our newly expanded office features modern breakout areas and upgraded recreational facilities, all designed to support employee well-being. We encourage teamwork and innovation at every level by providing spaces for informal meetings, relaxation, and creativity. 

 

Enhanced Facilities Include: 

• Contemporary breakout zones for casual collaboration and downtime 

• Upgraded recreational amenities to include pool, table tennis tables and more to boost morale and engagement 

• Flexible, collaborative workspaces that inspire fresh thinking 

The Proof is in the Research 

According to World Metrics, incorporating physical activity into work breaks can boost problem-solving skills by 28% and improve overall job performance ratings by 20%.  

Similarly, Course Hero highlights that workplace recreation is linked to notable health benefits, including a 27.8% reduction in sick leave, a 28% decrease in health-related expenditures, and a 33.5% drop in disability costs. These findings underscore the value of investing in employee well-being and recreational facilities within the workplace. 

 

 

Project Managed to Perfection 

This extension would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of Ann Roe and Mick Connolly, who expertly project managed every stage of this project. Their hard work and attention to detail ensured a seamless process from start to finish—thank you, Ann and Mick, for your outstanding contribution! 

 

What This Means for Our Clients and Future Colleagues 

For our clients, this expansion means an even stronger ATC—one that’s investing in people, infrastructure, and service excellence. Our enhanced capacity enables us to deliver even better solutions and support as your trusted logistics partner. 

 

For those seeking a job in our industry, it’s an invitation to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company that values growth, innovation, and workplace culture. If you’re looking to make an impact in a supportive environment, explore our latest opportunities on our careers page. 

Hyperscale Data Center Deployment: Is Your Logistics Strategy Up to the Task?

In the digital age, hyperscale data centres are the powerhouses driving global connectivity and innovation. These massive facilities require intricate logistical operations to function seamlessly. Global logistics play a crucial role in ensuring that hyperscale data centres operate efficiently, supporting everything from cloud services to Artificial Intelligence (AI). For logistics providers, this entails coordinating intricate supply chains, overseeing international shipments, and adhering to stringent deadlines.  

 

Key Logistical Challenges of Deploying to a Hyperscaler 

Deploying to hyperscale data centres involves managing vast quantities of delicate, high-value equipment across international borders. Here are some key challenges: 

 

• Supply Chain Complexity: Managing the supply chain for hyperscale data centres involves coordinating multiple suppliers and manufacturers across different countries. This requires precise planning and execution to avoid delays and disruptions.  

 

• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating international shipping regulations and customs requirements is crucial for ensuring seamless equipment delivery. Compliance with these regulations is crucial to avoid legal issues and ensure timely operations. 

 

• Security Concerns: Protecting valuable equipment during transit is a top priority. Robust security measures are necessary to prevent theft, damage, or data breaches. 

 

• Customisation Needs: Each data centre’s unique layout and requirements demand tailored logistics to accommodate specific equipment dimensions and environmental sensitivities.  

 

Environmental Impact: As sustainability takes centre stage, logistics strategies must evolve to reduce environmental impact. This includes optimising transport routes, incorporating fuel-efficient vehicles, and adopting sustainable packaging solutions.  

 

The Value of Specialised Logistics Providers 

Partnering with a logistics provider experienced in hyperscale data centre deployments offers tangible benefits: 

 

• Technical Understanding: Experts in data centre technology ensure safe handling and transportation of IT equipment. 

 

• Flexibility: Adaptable logistics solutions accommodate evolving project requirements, last-minute changes, and dynamic deployment schedules. 

  

• Global Coordination: A network of international partners facilitates efficient cross-border equipment movement, ensuring smooth deliveries.  

 

• Security Protocols: Comprehensive security measures protect valuable assets, from warehousing to real-time shipment tracking.  

 

• Tailored Solutions: Bespoke logistics adapt to specific equipment needs and project timelines, ensuring a perfect fit for each deployment.  

 

• Sustainability Commitment: Providers prioritise minimising environmental impact through fuel-efficient routes and innovative packaging solutions.  

 

At ATC, we recognise that the growth and complexity of hyperscale data centres present unique logistical challenges that demand specialised expertise. With over four decades of experience, ATC has been a trusted partner in the data centre sector, offering comprehensive end-to-end logistics. Our global reach, focus on security, and commitment to sustainability enable us to effectively manage the complexities of hyperscale deployments. By partnering with ATC, organisations can ensure efficient, secure, and sustainable operations, allowing them to concentrate on driving innovation and connectivity. 

• Control Tower Approach: Our clients benefit from a dedicated Control Tower team that oversees logistics, ensuring efficient and secure data center moves. This team includes subject matter experts (SMEs) for specific accounts and services, providing specialised support and seamless coordination. 

 

• TAPA TSR Certification: As a TAPA TSR certified operator, ATC is committed to compliance and security, providing peace of mind for your valuable equipment. 

 

• Adaptability: We pride ourselves on being adaptable to our customers’ needs, working closely to ensure that nothing is overlooked. 

 

• Sustainability Leadership: ATC is leading the charge in sustainability with a €22.5 million investment in zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles and recognition as a Green Award finalist. 

Contact us today to discuss how ATC can support your hyperscale deployment needs.  

Lize Simon 

Head of Commercial  

ATC LOGISTICS CLINCHES PRESTIGIOUS AWS IRELAND HORIZON AWARD

Press Release 27/02/2025: Dublin-based ATC Logistics has secured the 2025 AWS Ireland Horizon Award at the third annual AWS Business Breakfast event in Ireland.

This recognition highlights the company’s outstanding contribution to employment, international service expansion, and in contributing positively to Ireland’s reputation as a world-leading location for cloud infrastructure.

Founded in 1979, ATC Logistics has transformed from a family business into a global leader in data centre lifecycle management. Operating from their Baldonnell headquarters in County Dublin, the company provides comprehensive B2B solutions for data centre operations, including secure transport services, installation management, decommissioning expertise, and end-to-end relocation solutions.

According to ATC Logistics Managing Director, Keith Young, the company’s success stems from their “integrated approach to safety protocols, security measures, and sustainability practices.” This has not only enhanced client experiences but has also established new benchmarks in project success rates for ATC, in Ireland, and further afield in places like Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Sweden.

The AWS Business Breakfast event has served as a powerful platform for innovation and collaboration, bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders. The event featured insightful discussions with, Barry Cowen MEP, Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at ESRI, and Jenny Melia, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland. A highlight of the event was the panel discussion “Irish Cloud Ecosystem Firms and the AI Infrastructure of the Future,” which explored Ireland’s evolution in the cloud and AI landscape.

During the event, AWS again shared key findings from their Ireland Economic Impact Report, underscoring the significant role of cloud computing in Ireland’s economy. AWS first launched an infrastructure region in Ireland in 2007. Today, over 18 years later, it now supports over 10,000 jobs in different parts of the economy.

The event also heard from AWS Infrastructure leaders, including Seattle-based Senior Principal Engineer Nigel McGee, Director of Infrastructure Public Policy EMEA Niamh Gallagher, and AWS Country Lead for Ireland, Neil Morris. In his address, Morris emphasised the importance of firms like ATC Logistics, noting that “These Irish companies have shown themselves to be innovative and willing to adapt, take risks, and grow as the industry changes. These data centre suppliers, which we recognise through the Horizon Award, have been pivotal in establishing Ireland as a world-leading location for data centre infrastructure.”

Enterprise Ireland’s Jenny Melia provided additional perspective on the broader impact, stating, “Over a short space of time, the data centre sector has become a significant part of Ireland’s economy. Using the skills that they have developed on Irish projects, many of these data centre ecosystem firms have gone on to expand their business internationally.”

This prestigious award not only celebrates ATC Logistics’ current achievements but also signals Ireland’s ongoing influence in the global cloud infrastructure sector. As the data centre industry technology continues to evolve, companies like ATC Logistics are ensuring that Ireland remains at the forefront of innovation and excellence in data centre operations.

Beyond creating direct employment of 4,200 here (and around 6,500 in the overall Amazon operations in Ireland), AWS has become a catalyst for job creation across the broader tech ecosystem. More than 3,000 other jobs have been generated in the AWS’s suppliers and contractors. Given these same suppliers and contractors employ a total of 9,000 people, it means that AWS is, on average, directly responsible for one-third of their total employment. This isn’t just about statistics – it’s about real people building careers in Ireland’s burgeoning tech sector.

Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed the emergence of companies like STS Group and H&M Engineering – previous recipients of the Horizon Award – who have evolved from local enterprises into global leaders, exporting their expertise worldwide. ATC Logistics now joins this prestigious roster of Irish success stories.

AWS’s investments have cultivated a fertile ground for innovation and growth in Ireland. With over 500 suppliers benefiting from AWS’s infrastructure development spending, Ireland has carved out a niche as a global hub for cloud infrastructure excellence. This isn’t just about building data centres – it’s about building a sustainable, thriving tech ecosystem that continues to attract international attention.

Acquisition of ATC Computer Transport & Logistics by global logistics operator Arvato approved by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)

6th January 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has given regulatory approval for the acquisition of ATC Computer Transport & Logistics, a tech-driven Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale data operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide, by Arvato, a leading global 3PL service provider specializing in supply chain management and e-commerce solutions and subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.

Headquartered in Dublin, ATC has a footprint across Ireland, Europe and New Zealand, with major offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London. Founded 45 years ago by Alan and Patricia Young and now led by their son Keith Young, ATC now employs over 280 people from over 31 nationalities, with plans to increase headcount to 300 by 2026, and add two further international offices. There are currently 40 open positions at the company.

Arvato offers handling services for the entire supply chain, with a keen focus on e-commerce, omnichannel distribution, classic logistics and transport solutions. In 2023, Arvato employed over 17,000 team members across 90+ locations worldwide, generating a revenue of €2.5 billion.

ATC has had a decades long working relationship with Arvato and by joining forces, this powerful partnership will now fulfil evolving client needs, drive growth and create a range of collaborative possibilities that will ensure the overall business remains at the forefront of advancements in the domestic and international logistics sector.

ATC, which will retain its brand name, will be integrated into Arvato as a standalone complimentary service to the wider business. Keith Young will continue to lead the ATC team and will also join Arvato’s international management team.

In 2024, ATC unveiled a landmark investment of €22.5 million over five years to support its companywide ‘Driving Green Strategy’ including the ongoing transition of its HGV fleet from traditional combustion engines to battery-electric power. The announcement, which was one of Ireland’s most significant private investments in a zero tailpipe emission transportation fleet, positions the business as a global leader in the Green Logistics sector. It is also an important milestone in ATC’s ambitious target of achieving net zero by 2030.

Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC, says:

“We’re delighted to receive regulatory approval to join forces with Arvato, a company that shares our core values of sustainability, a people-first approach, and a strong commitment to cultivating a positive company culture. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in ATC’s journey, and it positions us for continued growth on both a domestic and global scale.

As always, I’m grateful to our talented and dedicated team. I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved together over the last 45 years, and am looking forward to the new opportunities this next chapter will bring.

We have ambitious goals for the future, and I am confident that with the unwavering commitment of our team and the new perspectives Arvato will bring, we will achieve extraordinary success. I’m really looking forward to leading ATC through this exciting new chapter and working closer with Arvato to shape the future of logistics.”

 

Mitat Aydindag, President TECH at Arvato, says:

“The acquisition of ATC is an important step forward in our ambition to lead in dynamic and high-potential market segments. Together, we aim to set new standards in data centre services by combining ATC’s outstanding European network with Arvato’s global expertise, ensuring exceptional value for our customers around the world.

Our customers can look forward to even more innovative, seamless, and comprehensive solutions. This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to excellence and innovation.”

 

Advisers to ATC during the process included John Bowe, Corporate Finance Partner, Mazars.

2024 in Reflection

As we conclude 2024, Alan and Keith Young took time to reflect on the highlights that made this year unforgettable for ATC. 

 

Team Expansion 

For those following us on LinkedIn, you have likely noticed our busy recruitment drive throughout the year as we expand our teams across Europe and beyond. We are proud to announce that ATC currently employs 280 people from over 31 nationalities, and that number continues to grow. 

ATC continues active participation in several apprenticeship programs, opening doors for young individuals interested in learning about the supply chain and logistics industry while gaining practical, hands-on experience and employment opportunities. In March, we were delighted to participate in the supply chain careers fair as part of Supply Chain Skills Week, which aims to encourage students, new entrants, and career changers to consider education and careers in logistics and supply chain while inspiring industry-wide discussions on building resilient, future-proof, and sustainable supply chains.

In October, we also participated in the WorldSkills Ireland exhibition held at the RDS in Dublin, where we sponsored the Logistics and Freight Forwarding Skills Competition, providing an opportunity to present the exciting world of international logistics to eager young minds. 

During this time, we celebrated our apprentice Ben McGrath’s winning a Silver Medal in the Competition under logistics and freight forwarding – well done again, Ben! 

It would be remiss if we didn’t congratulate our Head of Digital Transformation and People Strategy, Drené Potgeiter, on her well-deserved Generation Apprenticeship Workplace Champions Award nomination. This recognition celebrates individuals like Drené, who genuinely impact the lives of apprentices through mentorship, skills development, and steadfast support. Drené’s dedication to creating a vibrant and empowering learning environment is inspiring and exemplifies the best in apprenticeship training. Congratulations, Drené! 

 

Raising Our Profile 

In addition to participating in career-focused trade shows, we seized opportunities to showcase our work at other industry events this year. Our first major event was the highly anticipated Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, arguably the UK’s most prominent road freight transport, distribution, and logistics gathering. 

We also returned to Data Centre World in Frankfurt, allowing our team to catch up with clients, colleagues, and peers while discussing our expanding range of services in the industry. 

Most recently, our Head of Green Logistics, Rainer Hörbst, was invited to speak at the Electric Vehicle Summit and Awards held in Dublin, allowing us to share the tangible results we have achieved with our sustainable fleet. 

 

Networking 

Recognising the importance of networking, sharing knowledge, and building relationships in our industry, ATC proudly joined several networks this year, including: 

• Dutch Datacentre Network 

• German Datacentre Network 

• Smart Freight Centre 

We look forward to attending events and connecting with our fellow members in 2025.  

 

Giving Back 

In March, we held a bake sale in our Dublin office supporting Daffodil Day to raise vital funds for cancer services in Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our teams, we raised €1,000 for this worthy cause while enjoying delicious treats! 

Recently, we collaborated again with AWS in Communities, where our team and several local businesses came together to support Crosscare Community Food Services. It was all hands on deck as we packed food for distribution to families in need. Keeping our sustainability hat on, we also repurposed leftover cardboard packaging for the Step in Stones project.

 

 

Driving with Volta 

ATC partnered with Volta Trucks in April to deliver the Volta Zero to our London office. This marked the initiation of customer trials for the all-electric Volta Zero across Europe and signified a pivotal moment in our journey toward greener transportation solutions. The Volta Zeros have now joined ATC’s existing green fleet, operating from our hub in Weybridge and serving clients throughout London. 

Pictured below is James Carter and some of the  Volta team taken during the summer ahead of our  participation in the impressive Volta Rally from London to Geneva! 

 

EV Launch Day 

On August 30th, we announced a landmark investment of €22.5 million over five years to support our company-wide ‘Driving Green Strategy.’ This investment includes the ongoing transition of our HGV fleet from traditional combustion engines to battery-electric power. 

This announcement marks one of Ireland’s most significant private investments in a zero tailpipe emission transportation fleet, positioning our business as a global leader in the Green Logistics sector. It is also a crucial milestone in ATC’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030. 

We invite you to take a moment to watch our highlights video from the launch day, where we were joined by key stakeholders from Ireland and Europe, including representatives from government and transport bodies, all supporting the advancement of green transportation. 

 

Looking ahead, 2025 is set to be a monumental year for the company. As you will see in our previous blog post, we have just signed an agreement to be acquired by Arvato, a leading global 3PL service provider specialising in supply chain management and e-commerce solutions subject to the Competitions Authority approval.   

We look forward to informing you about all the highlights that unfold, moving as one.  

Alan and Keith Young