Private company

Irish Aluminium Company

Established in 1964 by Franz Pol in Collinstown North Westmeath1

Iralco or the Irish Aluminium Company is the former name of a car parts manufacturer situated in Collinstown, County Westmeath in Ireland. The company was initially established in 1964 by Franz Pohl, a German entrepreneur. As of 2008, it was producing components for a number of car manufacturers in Europe, including Audi, Bentley, Ford, Volkswagen and Volvo.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Photo: Gavigan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Iralco or the Irish Aluminium Company is the former name of a car parts manufacturer situated in Collinstown, County Westmeath in Ireland. The company was initially established in 1964 by Franz Pohl, a German entrepreneur.2

Timeline

  1. 1964Founded Founded1

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