HEINEKEN Ireland has appointed Sharon Walsh (pictured) as the company’s new Managing Director. Sharon Walsh, who succeeds Maarten Schuurman, was previously the Commercial Director for HEINEKEN Ireland. She has held senior
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Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has secured a major order to supply 117 zero-emission buses across England thanks to a £25.3 million investment from the UK Government. The new buses will be
Pembrokeshire Creamery Limited (PCL) has started construction of a 3,000 square metre liquid milk bottling centre in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The £12.5 million investment is supported by £5 million
Global aircraft orders for January saw a modest start to 2023, the majority of orders placed were for single-aisle aircraft with 70 single-aisle and 22 wide-body aircraft ordered, 19 per
Glanbia plc and US-based Leprino Foods Company have signed a non-binding agreement for Leprino Foods to acquire full ownership of Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker in Europe, comprising Glanbia
The Irish Government has announced the establishment of the Data2Sustain and FactoryxChange European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH). These two are the first of four hubs which will make up Ireland’s
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
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 (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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
A report by EY highlights that the construction industry in Ireland is at a critical juncture. The report, entitled, A
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a multi-year extension to its
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced the appointment of Ashley Fernihough as the new Chief Executive
An exciting new business programme designed to support biotechnology start-ups in the north-west of England has formally launched with its
Surgeons in Galway have carried out the first robot guided coronary intervention in Ireland and the UK. The technology is
SL Controls has announced the creation of 100 new highly skilled jobs in Ireland, helping the company to achieve its
Smart Green Shipping is a systems design and engineering company based at Dumfries in Scotland that is developing unique retrofit
A new research hub will spearhead the action needed to decarbonise the UK’s transport system and ensure it can adapt
By Tom Bouchier, Managing Director, FANUC UK The UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a small
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has gained United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Rolls Royce model 250
Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced the launch of
Stegemann Lohnverpackung & Logistischer Service e.K. is a German-based company that focuses on the packaging of pharmaceutical, food, hygiene and
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its
Kelso Pharma, the growing UK based specialty pharma business, has announced its first product launch with the release to the
Projects exploring battery recycling, digital twins, new battery materials, and new manufacturing techniques receive funding from the Faraday Battery Challenge.
Rademon Estate Distillery, based outside Downpatrick, has secured a distribution agreement in the US with Preiss Imports for its Irish
UK car production declined -9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued by the Society of
The Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is offering a lifeline to redundant employees of the collapsed battery manufacturer Britishvolt. The
ALDI Ireland has agreed a new €14.7 million deal with Tipperary-based spring water producer Glenpatrick Spring Water, which will see
By Barry Heavey, Life Sciences practice lead, Accenture in Ireland I recently had the pleasure to meet Emily Whitehead, the first CAR T
Zero-emission flight has taken a giant step forward with ZeroAvia flying the largest aircraft in the world to be powered by
Drinks manufacturer Britvic has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a deposit return scheme will be established across England, Wales and
ESB Networks has launched its Networks for Net Zero Strategy which outlines its commitment to future-proofing Ireland’s electricity network and
Tandragee-based electrical engineering company, Rapid Power Generation is creating 15 jobs in efforts to meet global demand for its generator
Global insight provider IGD has identified six trends set to influence the global retail landscape in 2023. With inflation driving
The number of UK sectors reporting output growth more than doubled in December, according to the Lloyds Bank UK Sector
Limerick engineering firm OMC Technologies has announced a €4 million investment, as well as the recruitment of 40 new personnel
The National Sustainability Summit, being held on 23rd February, 2023 at The Leopardstown Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, will focus
A project aiming to maximise tidal energy generation has been launched at the University of Edinburgh’s FastBlade facility. The €10
Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal and JεB
Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) has announced the further expansion of its business in Ireland with the opening of a
British Steel’s new billet caster, which is among £330 million worth of investments Jingye has made in the UK business
Kerry Group plc, a world leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, has
Nolan Transport, the European asset based logistics company which is headquartered in Ireland, has stepped forward and invested in the
The value of Irish whiskey exports to the all-island economy exceeded €1 billion for the first time in 2022, the
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