International distributor of building materials and DIY retailer, Grafton Group plc has planned to reopen many UK distribution branches on the 4th of May and is availing of government support
After almost a month-long shutdown, Keystone Group, the UK’s largest steel lintel manufacturer, has started to reopen its factories. The Northern Ireland-based company shut down its operations following the Prime
The Times reported that Regeneron, a biotech giant valued at $63bn (€58bn), is shifting manufacturing of some of its existing products from the US to Ireland in order to clear
BÖWE SYSTEC, part of the Possehl Group and a leading supplier of smart automation solutions across a wide range of different industries for over 75 years, is delighted to announce
Machine builders, system designers and project engineers can now configure and create new handling system solutions in record time using the Handling Guide Online from industrial automation specialists Festo. The
In line, fully automatic system is capable of rotating trays for top sealing and many other applications from narrow edge leading to long edge leading. Leading manufacturer of high performance
Hand Sanitizer Market size is set to exceed USD 3.6 billion by 2026, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Rising cases of COVID-19 disease is anticipated to
Lord Deighton will lead the national effort to produce essential personal protective equipment for frontline health and social care staff. Paul Deighton, London 2012 Chief Exec, has been appointed by
Busch Vacuum Solutions is committed to developing vacuum pumps and centralized vacuum supply systems that operate with the highest possible levels of energy efficiency, enabling customers in all industry sectors
The corona pandemic requires the strictest hygienic measures – particularly in clinics, doctors’ surgeries and nursing homes. All around the world, disinfectant has become scarce and more supplies are urgently
Whether you are still working onsite, in the office, working from home or have been furloughed, COVID-19 will have had a huge impact on your wellbeing. With this in mind the
Langar-based Automotive manufacturer Interflex 2000 has appointed a new managing director to help grow the business and increase turnover. The new managing director is Jim Griffin, who has over 30
The Independent reported yesterday that manufacturing giant, Kostal, a leading producer of electronic and mechanical components for the automotive sector, has confirmed it will undertake a phased resumption of operations
Today, business need a trusted advisor as they reevaluate IT priorities to drive business continuity in “the new normal.” Dell Technologies has rolled out the Payment Flexibility Program, which includes
Manufacturers are increasingly realising the benefits of investing in Automation and Robotics technologies in order to increase productivity and reduce costs, while simultaneously improving precision and flexibility, and eliminating human
Nominations for the 2021 QEPrize are currently open, and will close on 17 July 2020. The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering is a global prize that, every two years, celebrates
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.25bn government package to support UK start-ups and businesses driving research and development during the COVID-19 crisis. In a statement Alok Sharma, business secretary,
The unprecedented demand for biocidal hand sanitiser products during the pandemic means suppliers are now facing significant challenges. To beat this shortage and ensure the supply of sanitiser for their
eBay today launched an initiative that could help thousands of Irish businesses to stay open, even if their doors are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Business owners across Ireland have
SWMAS released the initial findings of the current Manufacturing Barometer survey that shows a reduction in volumes, potential job cuts, and confusion around Government support SME manufacturers in England are
InterTradeIreland and TechIreland just launched an online platform to allow businesses to collaborate and meet the supply chain and manufacturing challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The interactive map will
More than four in five manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland had to put some staff on leave, according to the industry body.,And about half of employees have been furloughed at
Enterprise Ireland welcomes new Covid-19 business supports and opens EU-approved €180 million scheme
New Covid-19 “Sustaining Enterprise Fund” administered by Enterprise Ireland provides up to €800k in liquidity support for companies affected by Coronavirus Enterprise Ireland has welcomed new Covid-19 supports for businesses announced
Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Mr Richard Wilson as
Linde Material Handling, Europe’s largest forklift manufacturer has recently expanded their presence in Ireland with their newly opened Munster depot.
Since the outbreak, Irish safety software company OneLook Systems has been playing a critical role in helping companies put in
Nvolve is joining the global fight against Covid-19 by waiving the normal cost of their unique Mobile App based communications
March was the busiest month for grocery sales ever recorded. According to Kantar, over the 12 weeks to March 22nd,
Leaders have a broad range of choices and opportunities with respect to smart factory transformations, both in terms of which
Paolo Butti, EMEA Director, Industry and OEM at Rockwell Automation highlights how and why manufacturers should undertake initiatives to increase
TFC announced the launch of their newest facility, TFC Portadown. Set up to supply Northern Ireland and the Republic of
An article published by Yahoo Finance reveals that UK manufacturing output and new orders have declined at the fastest rate
The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales grew by the fastest rate in over
A consortium of significant UK industrial, technology and engineering businesses from across the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors, has come
Since the launch of the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) in TU Dublin in September 2018 the number of apprentices participating
INEOS has today announced that it has hit its ten day target to build a hand sanitiser plant near Middlesbrough
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has set up a database for organisations in urgent need of supply chain resources,
In a study published by ING, reveals that in the context of COVID-19, Ireland now looks to be one of
John van den Berg has taken over as Managing Director of DACHSER Ireland since the beginning of this year. He
The Irish Times reported yesterday that Dublin’s Iseq index and wider European equities markets rose on Tuesday morning as investors
A new study from Juniper Research found that the total number of IoT connections will reach 83 billion by 2024,
A breathing aid that can help keep Covid-19 patients out of intensive care, adapted by mechanical engineers at UCL (University
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