SME manufacturers are helping cut 3,850 tonnes of CO2 emissions through a programme enabling business-university collaborations to tackle climate change. Eco-I North West, a large-scale research and development initiative, supports
The European Commission has approved a €500 million Irish investment support scheme aimed at incentivising companies to accelerate or expand capital investment in Ireland, including in relation to green and
The food and drink industry accounted for 6% of administrations in the first six months of the year – the sixth highest sector in the UK – according to analysis
The percentage of small businesses in the manufacturing sector predicting growth has fallen since the start of the year – from 46% to 34% – despite bullish growth predictions from
Premier Foods, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, has agreed to acquire The Spice Tailor, a premium, authentic Indian and South East Asian meal kits and accompaniments brand, for
UK SME manufacturers across all sectors are being urged to accelerate technology adoption to adjust to the economic challenges around the supply chain, energy costs, post-Brexit and COVID. Made Smarter,
Google, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices have announced a new partnership, with a focus on supporting Irish businesses to up-skill digitally and enhance their online capabilities. The newly
The Irish Government has announced funding of €5 million, over 5 years, for the establishment of a Construction Technology Centre to accelerate research and innovation within the construction and built
PPMA Total 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision show, will play host to this year’s PPMA Group Industry Awards. The event will be held
Nyobolt, the pioneer of end-to-end fast-charging battery systems, has secured £50 million funding which will enable the company to enter a stage of manufacturing at scale. The £50 million Series
Cobotics Skillnet has announced the launch of two new programmes in association with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Skillnet Ireland which will address the skills need of Irish manufacturing companies
IDA Ireland, together with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar recently attended a 40-year celebration at Medtronic’s Parkmore facility in Galway where 200 Research & Development
The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has announced that it is building a £80 million gigafactory at its existing site in Royston, UK, to scale up the
UK rocket company Skyrora has taken another important stride towards achieving a sovereign orbital launch from British soil by opening a new manufacturing and production facility, the largest of its
GSK plc has completed the demerger of its Consumer Healthcare business to form the Haleon Group. Following the Demerger, GSK is now focused purely on biopharmaceuticals, prioritising investment towards the
Diageo plans to invest €200 million in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon neutral brewery on a greenfield site in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare. The new facility will brew lagers and ales
Siemens has partnered with Welsh cybersecurity software company Awen Collective to develop a new, accessible and affordable, managed OT security solution for small and medium enterprises. The project has secured
To create a Net-Zero steel sector in the UK and meet Government targets, a new report from UK Steel calls for a renewed focus on establishing a positive policy environment
Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies to grow and expand in international markets, saw exports by companies it supports increase by 12% to a record €27.29
A novel network of researchers is set to help the UK’s agri-food industry move one step closer to net zero. Funded to the tune of £5 million, the network will
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on the 13th of October 2022, will serve as a national forum for manufacturers
The Government has published Ireland’s new National Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) 2022-2027 to identify and invest in the strengths and opportunities of every region in the country. Through the European Regional Development
A new report sets out the long-term vision for how engineering research will help to tackle key challenges. In the
The UK’s leading dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, has warned that a chronic shortage of suitably-qualified farm workers is already reducing
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk has hosted a delegation of political and business leaders from
Businesses around the world are planning major investments in digital technologies to support ambitious expansion plans following lessons learned from
The June edition of the UK Export Monitor by Coriolis Technologies and The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT)
A project to create a food and drink technology centre in the Highlands has secured more than £3.2 million investment
DPD Ireland has reached the milestone of 1 million sustainable deliveries, with the millionth parcel delivered to An Tánaiste and
IDA Ireland, the inward investment agency of the Irish Government, has reported significant investment growth in the first half of
A postgraduate degree apprentice who has just completed the MSc Supply Chain Leadership & Management programme at Aston University has been
Irish Manufacturing Research, in partnership with Premier Publishing & Events, has announced the new date for the IMR Manufacturing &
Oxford Biomedica, a leading gene and cell therapy group, has signed a new three year Master Services & Development Agreement
A new manufacturing cluster to help develop the industry in the border region to compete on a national and international
Zeus, the Irish-owned global packaging solutions company, has announced its acquisition of JJ O’Toole, Ireland’s oldest packaging company. Founded in
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers
Croom Medical, a medical device manufacturing business which manufactures orthopedic medical implants for a series of blue chip multinational companies
A UK manufacturing company is aiming to become a £100 million turnover business by 2026 after investing almost £2 million
This summer, leading branded soft drinks business Britvic is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its Rugby factory in England, by
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