Recharge Industries™, a portfolio company of investment firm Scale Facilitation®, has been successful in its bid for ownership of Britishvolt, which entered Administration on 17 January 2023. Recharge Industries™ is
![SFM Engineering opens major factory expansion in Northern Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SFMEngineeringFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
County Armagh-based materials handling firm, SFM Engineering has celebrated the opening of its new factory extension following a £2 million investment. SFM Engineering is a manufacturer to the material processing
![Industry Training Services opens for business in Dublin](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IndustryTrainingServicesFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Industry Training Services (ITS), Northern Ireland’s number one provider of health and safety training solutions to the construction, civil engineering, utilities and manufacturing sectors, has opened a base in Dublin
![Abbey Logisitics invests in new warehousing space in The Wirral](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AbbeyLogistics2023-505x306_c.jpg)
As one of the UK’s leading transport providers of bulk liquids & powders, Abbey Logistics also specialises in warehousing services including bag to bulk and bulk to bag handling. The
![Ronald Kers to succeed Seamus Kearney as Group CEO of Valeo Foods Group](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ValeoFoodsBrands-505x306_c.jpg)
Ronald Kers has been appointed as Group CEO of Valeo Foods Group. Ronald Kers succeeds Seamus Kearney following his decision to step back from a day-to-day leadership role within the
![A Quick Start for 3D Factory Projects](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CADSchroer3DFactoryDesign-505x306_c.jpg)
The use of 3D systems is becoming increasingly popular for factory layout. Companies want to benefit from the advantages of 3D design while keeping to their traditional 2D-based design process.
![Wrightbus plans green hydrogen production facility in Northern Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WrightbusHygenFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Plans have been unveiled for an innovative multi-million pound green hydrogen production facility at the Ballymena headquarters of globally renowned sustainable bus manufacturer Wrightbus. Subject to planning approval, the new
![Irish renewable energy experts receive up to €25 million in funding to aid expansion](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AstatineFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Renewable experts Astatine Ireland have secured an initial €15 million in project funding from the Solas Sustainable Energy Fund ICAV, advised by Dublin- and Zurich-based Solas Capital, with the option
![Four predictions for life sciences in 2023](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LifeScienceLawWendy2-505x306_c.jpg)
By Wendy Lloyd-Goodwin, Founder of Life Science Law, a disruptive new company providing leading legal and compliance advice for businesses on pharmaceuticals, consumer wellbeing products, medical devices, and cannabinoids. The
![Mettler-Toledo to Host a Live Webinar on Glass in Glass X- ray Inspection](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WORDPRESS-THUMBNAIL-SIZE-505x306_c.png)
Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray inspection can help to mitigate these risks. Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.
![Work starts on New Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing Centre in Sligo](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AIMCentreSligoFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
The sod has been turned on the site of the new Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo. The new facility will focus on developing capability in cutting-edge manufacturing
![Positive outlook for UK manufacturing small businesses in a quarter rocked by market uncertainty](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NovunaLogo-505x306_c.png)
The beginning of 2023 has seen a significant rise in manufacturing small businesses predicting growth in the next three months, from 35% in Q4’22 to 44% this quarter, according to
![Record Irish goods exports of €208 billion in 2022](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BordBiaExports-505x306_c.jpg)
The latest Goods Exports and Imports release from the CSO shows that the value of goods exports from Ireland in 2022 rose to €208 billion, the highest level on record. The
![Liverpool City Region launchpad projects announced](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UKRILiverpool-505x306_c.jpg)
Twenty-three new projects ranging from eco-friendly concrete to floating solar arrays have been announced as part of Innovate UK’s launchpad programme. The 23 projects funded through the Liverpool City Region
![National Construction Summit – 21st March 2023 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ConstructionSummitCompressed-505x306_c.jpg)
The 2023 National Construction Summit is being held on Tuesday, March 21st at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme, including a wide array of
![Ford to cut 1,300 jobs in the UK](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ford-505x306_c.jpg)
Ford in Europe has announced it is taking the next steps in the transformation of its business, responding to rapidly changing market conditions and a growing field of electric vehicle
![New £30 million supercomputer centre at Daresbury Laboratory](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UKRIDaresburyFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
A ground breaking ceremony has been held in celebration of a new £30 million supercomputer centre that is under construction at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory.
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Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). In 2022, the
![EY report highlights critical role of innovation to ensure a productive and sustainable construction sector in Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ConstructionSummit2018Resized3-505x306_c.jpg)
A report by EY highlights that the construction industry in Ireland is at a critical juncture. The report, entitled, A Detailed Description of Needs for the Irish Construction/Built Environment Sector finds
![Schneider Electric deepens its relationship with Warburtons](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Warburtons-505x306_c.jpg)
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a multi-year extension to its technological partnership with Warburtons to improve production at six of
![New CEO of SMMT Industry Forum](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SMMTEngineManufacturingCropped-505x306_c.jpg)
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced the appointment of Ashley Fernihough as the new Chief Executive Officer of SMMT Industry Forum, the automotive industry’s competitiveness improvement
![Business boost for north-west biotechnology start-ups in England](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UKRIBiotech-505x306_c.jpg)
An exciting new business programme designed to support biotechnology start-ups in the north-west of England has formally launched with its first call for participants. The new Biotech Business Incubation Centre
![First robotic-guided heart procedure in Ireland and the UK](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GalwayRoboticHeartOperation-505x306_c.jpg)
Surgeons in Galway have carried out the first robot guided coronary intervention in Ireland and the UK. The technology is used in stent procedures to relieve blockages in the heart’s
![SL Controls Announces 100 New Highly Skilled Jobs in Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SLControlsFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
SL Controls has announced the creation of 100 new highly skilled jobs in Ireland, helping the company to achieve its
![Smart Green Shipping celebrates new wave of investment from MOL Drybulk Ltd and Scottish Enterprise](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SmartGreenShippingFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Smart Green Shipping is a systems design and engineering company based at Dumfries in Scotland that is developing unique retrofit
![Hub to prepare UK transport systems for low carbon future](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UKRITransport-505x306_c.jpg)
A new research hub will spearhead the action needed to decarbonise the UK’s transport system and ensure it can adapt
![Global report highlights UK’s urgent need to increase automation](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FanucFebruary2023-505x306_c.jpg)
By Tom Bouchier, Managing Director, FANUC UK The UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a small
![Important milestone for UK aircraft manufacturer](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BrittenNormanFebruary2023Compressed-505x306_c.jpg)
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has gained United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Rolls Royce model 250
![Tate & Lyle continues transformation journey with launch of new brand](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TateLyleNewBrand-505x306_c.jpg)
Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced the launch of
![Cloud-based Serialization Solution for Packaging of Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MettlerToledo1January2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Stegemann Lohnverpackung & Logistischer Service e.K. is a German-based company that focuses on the packaging of pharmaceutical, food, hygiene and
![Lidl to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in 2023](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LidlHeaderResized-505x306_c.jpg)
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its
![Scottish pharma company announces first product launch](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KelsoPharmaTomStratfordCompressed-505x306_c.jpg)
Kelso Pharma, the growing UK based specialty pharma business, has announced its first product launch with the release to the