IQon Technologies

iQon Technologies Ltd was an Irish-based producer of personal computers, laptops, and consumer electronic devices, with its headquarters located in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. The firm supplied its products through retail outlets in the UK and exported to markets across Europe and North Africa.

History

Originally established in 1994 under the name ROMAK Computers by entrepreneurs Dermot McElroy, Lars Krull, and Patrick Rooney, the company was acquired in 1997 by the American distributor CHS ELECTRONICS Inc. After CHS Electronics went bankrupt in 2000, McElroy regained ownership of the business.

In 2004, iQon secured a major supply agreement with the retailer Tesco covering both the UK and Irish markets. To strengthen its foothold in Europe, the company launched a subsidiary based in Toulon, France, in 2006.

By 2007, iQon had become Ireland’s leading native manufacturer and exporter of personal computers. Nevertheless, financial difficulties led the company to seek bankruptcy protection in November 2007, and it entered liquidation proceedings by January 2008. Despite liquidation, the call center and warranty support services continued operating under court-appointed administration while efforts were made to sell the business.