Wexford Engineering Co
of Wexford, Ireland.
The firm had its origins as R. and F. Keane of Cappoquin Foundry, where they made agricultural machinery under the STAR brand. It seems that they continued a connection with Cappoquin Foundry, as in 1902 they advertised for sale a large quantity of plant used on reclamation works, namely steam engines, boilers, pumps, steam cranes, winches, etc., at the Foundry, Cappoquin[1]
1897 'Fatal Accident at Wexford. — An accident occurred at the Wexford Engineering Company's works yesterday, which resulted in the death of Joseph Maxwell, 23, a brother of the general manager. While passing under a suction pump a long metal pipe fell on his head, causing instantaneous death. Another employee of the firm had a very narrow escape.'[2]