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Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group for businesses working in the property sector, has launched ‘Innovation Increasing Supply’, a
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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, reveals that 85% of businesses plan to increase their
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As the global leader in 3D scanning and inspection, LMI Technologies works to advance quality and productivity with 3D sensor
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Zeus, the Irish-owned global packaging solutions company, has announced the acquisition of Limerick Packaging, a leading supplier to the Irish
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The Midland’s Region is set to receive an economic boost following the announcement that Bord na Móna is to develop
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