Make UK’s annual analysis of the latest manufacturing facts and statistics is out now. The sector contributed £217 billion in output to the economy last year, supporting 2.6 million jobs. Firms
Ireland’s attractiveness as a location for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains strong according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey Ireland. Almost eight in ten (79%) key investment decision makers expect
Digital Catapult has launched the Digital Supply Chain Hub, a platform designed to facilitate strategic collaboration between manufacturers and digital solution providers across the UK. The new platform will meet
NewPower – a bold enterprise that converts diesel buses into zero-emission electric vehicles – has received its first order from one of the UK’s largest bus operators that will help
PennEngineering a global leader in innovative fastening solutions, has announced the expansion of its operations located in Galway City, Ireland. This significant extension is set to create 70 new jobs
The marine industry remains one of the most complex and least transparent links in the supply chain, despite being responsible for the majority of the supply chain costs. In fact,
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance SME manufacturing needs in the North West regions of Europe.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, the largest employer in East Clare and among the largest in the county, has announced a €10 million investment at its high-tech site at O´Callaghan´s Mills that
A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs and fertilisers. Pandemic-beating drugs could enter production more quickly and
A new report has set out five key recommendations to support the sustainable future of the UK automotive industry. The report is published by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Transforming
More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Ballymount, Dublin. Installed last year
Ireland is the 5th most attractive country to invest in renewable energy projects on a GDP-normalised basis, according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, as ambitious energy transition
New research released by Grant Thornton has revealed that Irish businesses’ optimism about the outlook of Ireland’s economy for the next 12 months remains buoyant, with almost three quarters (73%)
Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each September, world-class companies come together to display their latest cutting-edge
The Irish Government has launched the National Enterprise Hub, a new all-of-Government service staffed by experts and trained advisors, which is focused on helping businesses access a range of Government
The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has appointed Interim Chief Executive, Michael Harte (pictured right), as the Irish dairy co-operative’s new Chief Executive. Michael Harte has been a key
Ireland’s proposition for FDI investment remains strong according to IDA Ireland following publication of its mid-year results for 2024 alongside its latest Annual Report. IDA Ireland continues to deliver an
The boards of the Carlsberg Group and Britvic PLC have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned
Over half a billion of investment will be made in the Northern Ireland economy as a result of Invest Northern Ireland support. In 2023/24 Invest NI offered £93 million of
The rebirth of Northern Ireland bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown suppliers and a UK workforce. Wrightbus has
Ireland’s largest construction and engineering firm, Sisk has moved over 200 of its staff into a newly retrofitted building at Citywest Business Campus, Dublin. As a result of the retrofit
Cross-border co-operation on sustainability took a leap forward with the first meeting of the All-Island Circular Economy Forum. InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, brought together Government departments and agencies across
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors. The action plans set out
The sod has been turned on Diageo’s new €200 million state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare. The
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data indicated a deeper deterioration in operating conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector in June. The
Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government’s trade and innovation agency, has announced that client exports reached a record €34.57 billion in
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, T.D. has announced that €300 million will be available to drive
Trade NI has said that greater economic co-operation across the island of Ireland is key to prosperity in Northern Ireland.
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