Tech leaders in Ireland are reporting strong interest in the transformative potential of AI, but this is not yet turning to action for the majority of organisations, with more than
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Thermo Fisher Scientific has appointed Peter McDonald (pictured above) as Process Development Services (PDS) Director at its contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing campus in Cork. In this role Peter McDonald
Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) has been launched. The aim of the Fund is to encourage collaborations by industry and research sector into the development and
World-beating zero-emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus has unveiled plans for more jobs and widespread European expansion following 12 months of strong growth. Recently named Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing business by Growth Index
Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the 2024 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will
An experienced pharmaceutical industry leader has been appointed as Director of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre at University of Limerick. Damon Warnock (pictured above), who has wealth of knowledge and
By Kati Hope, Global Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection This article looks at how food manufacturers can enhance the optimisation of raw material resources and reap the rewards of heightened
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, has announced that it will invest £40 million in developing a new state-of-the-art brewery at Bury St Edmunds in England. The
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data signalled a sustained reduction in output volumes and incoming new work during April, with both rates of decline accelerating since the previous survey period. Total
Nearly 80 years since the launch of the Rural Electrification Scheme, which transformed Ireland into a modern economy, a new organisation has been formed to promote Ireland’s second Electrification Revolution.
A report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) forecasts 21,000 additional jobs will be created by 2027, in order to support Ireland’s important and fast-growing Biopharma sector.
Semiconductor technology firm, IceMOS Technology Corporation is among the 2024 winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Now in
Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning whey into ingredients for sports nutrition, with by- products being
Gas Networks Ireland has announced that Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers (Irish Tar) is the first company in its industry to switch from powering parts of its operations with heavy
Ballymena -based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost £300,000 in the up-skilling of its staff. Founded in 1919,
In a year marked by significant MedTech advancement, IDA Ireland, the national development agency responsible for attracting foreign investment to the country, has announced the release of its comprehensive MedTech
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Rhonda Doyle as the new Vice President of Customer Operations in the UK and Ireland.
Zero-emission technology from transport pioneer Wrightbus is playing a crucial role in the development of one of Ireland’s first fully-electric regional city bus services. Fifty-five of the firm’s rapid-charge double
Sonatus, a leading automotive software company accelerating the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has opened an R&D and engineering center in Dublin to expand its engineering and business capabilities. With
Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought, according to a major new report. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’ shows the industry is
IDA Ireland, in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn, has published the latest in its Labour Market Pulse report series which provides insights and trends from the Irish labour market to
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published its new Economic Outlook, which forecasts growth in GDP of 2% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025. The Outlook says that
Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300 million plus deferred consideration. Flavor Producers is a leading flavour platform
Demonstrating a commitment to innovation and technological advancement, Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Innovation Hubs (iHubs) have achieved outstanding success within
Kilsaran, a leading name in the construction and building materials industry, has announced the launch of two new electric concrete
Valued at EUR2.4 billion, Guinness remains the most valuable Irish brand for the third consecutive year, according to new data from Brand Finance,
Northern Ireland’s maritime and offshore sectors are set to reach new heights with the launch of the Northern Ireland Maritime
AstraZeneca is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the merger of Swedish Astra AB and UK-based Zeneca Group PLC in 1999.
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has helped to deliver a fully integrated, high-speed serialised coding solution for Aspen pharmaceutical manufacturer’s bottle filling
March data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® illustrated persistent fragility across the manufacturing sector, with both output and new
The new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway (SFT) launched recently at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Moylish Campus, is
The Irish Government has announced funding of a further €6.8 million for a twelfth project under Call 6 of the
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, Re-turn, has achieved a significant milestone, collecting over 20 million drinks containers since its inception on
Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies:
Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy have announced a £16.3 million investment in a new state-of-the-art Artificial
Galway-based space tech company Mbryonics has been approved for a recommended investment of €17.5 million from the European Innovation Council
The ESRI anticipates growth across all main economic activity indicators in 2024 and 2025. This comes despite discrepancies between Modified
The annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will he held at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, on Tuesday, 28th,
Expanding its third-party logistics presence in Ireland, Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened its showcase warehouse facility in Cork, strengthening its
The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched its new strategy, reaffirming its commitment to unlocking the
Astellas Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc, recently held a ceremony to mark the breaking of the
Innovate UK has announced the 18 projects selected in the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) collaborative R&D competition.
InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, has launched a report revealing new business opportunities available in the all-island circular economy
Why did businesses automate in 2023? New data from HowToRobot shows the role of labor shortages, inflation, and employee well-being
Farmer-owned Arla Foods, one of the world’s leading mozzarella producers, has announced its largest ever investment – €210 million –
The 2024 National Construction Summit is being held on Thursday, April 18th at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin.
This week a Northern Ireland Net Zero Exchange mission, led by Invest Northern Ireland, is visiting Malaysia and Singapore to
Businesses across the supply chain understand the value of integrating various applications to enable a seamless and increasingly automated flow
UK food and drink manufacturers have been empowered with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made
Irish CFOs are forecasting strong growth in their organisations this year, with a consensus projection of 11% growth for 2024
Richard Williams (pictured) has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD) in the UK &
The Almac Group, a global leader in providing expert services and support across the drug development lifecycle, has announced the
Two of Ireland’s leading energy providers, ESB and Bord na Móna have officially launched Oweninny Wind Farm in North Mayo.
The Government has launched ‘Powering Prosperity – Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy’, the first strategy of its kind for Ireland.
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the latest announcement by CLdN, one of Europe’s leading multimodal logistics providers,
UKRI (UK Research & Innovation) is backing 21 cross-sector collaborations designed to spark innovation, commercialisation and growth in UK sustainable
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Jean-Etienne Gourgues (pictured) as the new Chair of the SWA
Bord Bia has announced its international trade programme of activity for 2024 including ministerial-led trade missions and a calendar of