The Causeway man passed away this past Friday night, Septemer 19 peacefully but unexpectedly at his home in the loving care of his wife Maureen and his devoted family.<\/p>\n
The news was shared by Dairymaster in a tribute on their social media pages.<\/p>\n
In the tribute, it spoke of how Mr Harty established Dairymaster in 1968 by himself, \u201claying the foundations of a company that has since grown from strength to strength, reaching farmers across the world with award-winning innovations.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tribute continued, calling Mr Harty \u201ca true innovator, creator, and visionary whose ideas transformed dairy farming and whose legacy will continue to shape the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Described as a \u201cnatural born engineer\u201d Mr Harty was described as \u201can extraordinary gift for innovation\u201d.<\/p>\n
He was described as constantly encouraging and inspiring engineers and designers to push boundaries, often reminding them that \u201cthe person that never made a mistake, never made anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tribute wrote that Mr Harty took \u201cimmense pride\u201d in not only the products that Dairymaster built, but also in the people who built them.<\/p>\n
“He gave many people their start, opening doors and creating opportunities they could never have imagined. With his guidance, countless individuals grew to become some of the best engineers in the world.<\/p>\n
“He valued every member of staff, encouraging them to \u2018use their own judgement\u2019 and fostering a culture of trust, responsibility, and growth,\u201d it read.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe led by example, always the first to arrive at the factory and the last to leave, often working into the night to get the job done. A dedicated, hands-on leader, Ned knew every part of the business and was deeply engaged with every department.<\/p>\n
“He walked the factory floor each day, smiling, acknowledging, and greeting everyone he met,\u201d it continued.<\/p>\n
The post continued by saying that Mr Harty valued his customers deeply and always took the time to listen and learn from them.<\/p>\n
“For him, every conversation was an opportunity to improve, to create, and to serve better. He took pride in the service he provided and used that to build his loyal customer base. His passion for farming, engineering, and people was evident in everything he did.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat he built in the factory was extraordinary. If Ned couldn\u2019t find a machine to do the work he needed, he would simply make it himself. Many of the machines still in the factory today were designed and built by Ned\u2019s own hands.<\/p>\n
“His work and products went on to compete with, and often surpass, those of the largest companies in the world. A man from Kerry took on global giants in the dairy industry and won,\u201d it read.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs employees, we will always remember how approachable he was. He made it easy to talk to him, often breaking the ice with a smile and a simple question like \u2018Anything strange?\u2019 or \u2018How did ye get on?\u2019.<\/p>\n
“These moments captured his humanity and his genuine interest in people. Truly, the likes of him will never be seen again.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbove all, Ned was a man of great integrity and determination. His life\u2019s work has left an enduring mark not only on Dairymaster, but also on the global dairy industry and on the many lives he touched along the way.<\/p>\n
\u201cNed will be greatly missed, but his spirit, vision, and legacy will live on in Dairymaster and in all of us who had the privilege to work alongside him.\u201d the post finished.<\/p>\n