US drug development group Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is to add more than 400 new jobs at its Limerick facility, bringing the total number employed at the campus to more than 1,400. The roles will be
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By 2050, the world population is expected to be 9 billion people. The combination of richer diets and increased population means that food production will have to be doubled in
![Tesco prepares for further online growth](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TescoOnline-505x306_c.jpg)
Tesco will create 16,000 new permanent roles to support the exceptional growth in its online business. These 16,000 jobs are in addition to the 4,000 permanent jobs already created since
![36 high-level roles to be filled at Thermo Fisher Scientific Cork](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ThermoFisherScientificCork-505x306_c.jpg)
Thermo Fisher Scientific will be creating 36 new high-level science, engineering and operations positions in Cork, which are to be filled in the next two months. The new roles are
![SSPC to build €1.9m pharma manufacturing facility at UL](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AdobeStock_331558175-718x523-1-505x306_c.jpeg)
The co-director of the pharmaceutical research centre has received an SFI Infrastructure Award to build a facility with next-generation process equipment. Prof Gavin Walker, the Bernal chair in pharmaceutical powder engineering
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The finalists for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed at the annual awards event, which will take place online on the evening of
![RS introduces RS PRO Protective Measures kits and bundles to support businesses and their employees returning to work](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/RS-505x306_c.png)
Bundled products from RS’ own-brand range enable businesses to take preventative health and safety measures at work during COVID-19 pandemic or to stay connected while working remotely RS has assembled
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The international transport and info-logistics provider has strengthened its LCL service offering with further connections now from India, Thailand and Vietnam via Koper to Europe. Transport via the Mediterranean port
![Twenty-four inspiring finalists shortlisted for SEAI Energy Awards](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SEAIEnergyFunding-505x306_c.jpg)
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced the finalists of the SEAI Energy Awards 2020. The annual awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, communities, research, buildings,
![Heineken UK Rolls Out Innovative Sustainable Packaging](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/HeinekenUKGreenGrip-505x306_c.jpg)
This summer, despite major operational obstructions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Heineken UK is rolling out its innovative 100% plastic-free cardboard topper across thousands of UK retailers. The topper
![Kerry Group Makes Changes to Senior Leadership Team](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/KerryGroupIngredientsBanner-505x306_c.jpg)
Kerry Group, the Taste & Nutrition company, has announced two changes to its Senior Leadership team. Gavin Caplis has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer for the group and Malcolm Sheil
![BPMA Reaches Record Membership Number](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BPMALogo-505x306_c.jpg)
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) – the organisation which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related pumping equipment – has further increased
![Thermo King Truck Hybrid Refrigeration Units Hit the Roads](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ThermoKingGreggsAugust2020-505x306_c.jpg)
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has announced that its new hybrid refrigeration systems for trucks and high-loaders are being delivered
![Safe Space – from challenge to opportunity](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/moteam-access-platform-505x306_c.jpg)
Responsible employers and business owners are rising to the challenge of providing Covid-secure spaces, but most are still unsure of what is ultimately required. There is a seemingly endless list
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The global search for Covid-19 treatments has resulted in a surge of pharma activity in Ireland and Munster. Given the scale of the pandemic, more than 160 vaccines are under
![£5 Million Investment and Over 30 New Jobs at Northern Ireland-based Mackle Petfoods](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/MacklesPetfoodsAugust2020-505x306_c.jpg)
Dungannon-based petfood manufacturer, Mackle Petfoods is investing £5.7 million and creating 31 new jobs in a major expansion plan in efforts to double its turnover. The successful SME is well
![Welsh manufacturer leading the ‘new normal’ in tamper evidence packaging](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ViscoseClosuresAugust2020-505x306_c.jpg)
Viscose Closures, a Swansea-based manufacturer of caps, closures and security seals, is leading the emerging ‘new normal’ in tamper evidence packaging. The company, based at Swansea Enterprise Park, provides environmentally
![Smart poultry processing gets the right products to the right customer](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/data-driven-control-room-scaled-505x306_c.jpg)
WHY DATA-DRIVEN PROCESSING? If you manage a modern poultry processing plant, you need a complete, clear overview of all processes. You want to keep control of the product flow from
![Face masks developed in Ireland could help meat-plant workers](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/image-2-505x306_c.jpg)
Face masks that allow people to work more safely in close proximity in Covid-rich environments such as intensive care units and meat plants have been developed by Irish researchers. The sealed mask, similar
![MSD buys Takeda biologics plant in Dunboyne](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/image-1-505x306_c.jpg)
Pharma giant MSD has agreed to buy a state-of-the-art biologics plant in Dunboyne, Co Meath, where around 200 workers are currently employed. The deal to take over the Takeda plant will secure all
![Up to 100 jobs to be created as MeiraGTx expand in Shannon](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/meira-shannon-free-zone-1-505x306_c.jpg)
MeiraGTx have announced they are to undergo a multi-million euro expansion in Shannon which will create up to 100 jobs in Co Clare. Shannon has been selected by the bio-pharmacy
![New life sciences manufacturing executive programme launches in Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/digital-manufacturing-505x306_c.jpg)
Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, has launched a professional development programme for life science companies to build a culture of creative thinking for digital transformation. The course will be offered online
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A SHANNON medical manufacturing company has provided an information night for schools with practical advice on Covid-19 safety measures for the return of students and staff at the end of
![Volkswagen opens up its ‘Industrial Cloud’ to other manufacturing and technology companies](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vw-industrial-cloud-copy-505x306_c.jpg)
Volkswagen, together with Amazon Web Services and integration partner Siemens, is opening up its Industrial Cloud to other manufacturing and