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Martin Naughton: Business and Bridge Builder | Cork News
Martin Naughton, the visionary founder of Glen Dimplex and a quiet force for peace and progress, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of business innovation and cross-border unity. Starting with electric heaters in 1973, he built a global enterprise spanning 20 countries. But his impact went far beyond commerce—he championed trade between Northern and Southern Ireland, founding IntertradeIreland to bridge divides. A Dundalk engineer who saw opportunity where others saw division, he also established the Naughton Foundation in 1994 to fund scholarships in STEM, quietly shaping the future…
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