Ireland’s new Semiconductor Strategy, ‘Silicon Island’ has been officially launched. This major new initiative is designed to strengthen Ireland’s role in the global semiconductor industry and fulfill a key Programme for
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The Boards of Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed the terms of a recommended acquisition of Bakkavor in a deal that will create a leading UK convenience food manufacturing business with a
A new round of Access to Finance funding from Invest NI has been launched. The portfolio of three funds includes £100 million from Invest NI and is expected to attract
Research England is investing £30 million into four ambitious regional projects through its university commercialisation ecosystems initiative. These projects will bring together universities, industry and other partners to deliver a
BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the winners of the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine was
One of Ireland’s leading renewable energy providers, MarVal Power, has successfully completed a major solar energy project for TINE Ireland Ltd, the Irish division of Norwegian dairy giant TINE, at their
Companies based at the Higgs Centre for Innovation in Edinburgh have secured over £25 million in funding since the business incubation centre opened in 2018, creating over 150 jobs. This achievement
Valued at over £6 billion, the manufacturing sector accounts for 13.4% of total economic output in Northern Ireland and is the second largest sector in terms of its economic contribution
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has secured a £150 million finance package from HSBC UK as it prepares to ramp up production and decarbonise transport fleets worldwide. The deal sees
Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €27.6 million in Irish start-ups and supported a total of 157 start-up
Expleo, the global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced the results of new research which points to a concern among large businesses in Ireland about global and local
With the introduction of its RackBot™ system Rainbow Dynamics has broken through the cost barriers that have prevented many SMEs from introducing automated mini-load tote picking systems in the past
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has released a new report, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance, titled SME Investment Report 2024: Developments Between 2016 and 2023. The
April data highlighted a robust upturn in Irish manufacturing production, supported by a further acceleration in new order growth to its strongest for three years. Domestic demand was the main
A €30 million Shared Island Enterprise Scheme is marking a significant step forward in island-wide enterprise collaboration and growth, as three of the leading economic development agencies on the island of
Enterprise Ireland recently completed a one-day trade mission to Scotland, led by Minister Niamh Smyth TD, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation. The trade mission visited
Electrification of the UK’s automotive, marine, aerospace, rail and energy storage sectors is expected to drive a significant rise in domestic battery demand by 2035. This increased demand will need
Celebrating over three decades of excellence serving industry, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is embarking on a significant training programme to further enhance its service offerings to include quality assurance, regulatory
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is reminding food businesses, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to ensure that robust food safety management systems are in place for the production
Hoop Medical, a global leader in the design and manufacture of medical device balloons, has announced the official opening of its new, purpose-built facility in the Ardcavan Business Park, Wexford.
Ireland and Northern Ireland share many social, historical, and geographical characteristics; however, their political institutions and policy configurations differ significantly. The latest ESRI-Shared Island report synthesises key findings from the
In a new study commissioned by Wind Energy Ireland, leading Irish planning and environmental consultancy MKO has calculated Ireland’s capacity for further onshore wind development, which is the country’s cheapest
Ericsson has announced a significant €200 million investment over the next three years in a pioneering research, development, and innovation (RD&I) project at the company’s Athlone facility in central Ireland.
Galway Biomedical Limited, a trusted partner in the development and contract manufacturing of medical devices, has announced the opening of
Carbery Group and its taste division, Synergy Flavours, have entered a partnership with EIT Food, the world’s largest and most
BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the shortlist for the inaugural
Enterprise Ireland has announced a new stream of support under its Commercialisation Fund: Proof of Concept Funding. Designed to be
The finalists of the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme have been revealed today, with the 24 shortlisted
ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale
A report on funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), shows that Northern Ireland has seen a bigger percentage increase
Lidl Ireland has announced an expanded supply deal worth over €30 million with long-standing supplier Keohane Seafoods, which will see
New research, published by the ESRI and commissioned as part of the Institute’s research programme with the Shared Island Unit,
Northern Ireland-based firm Wrightbus is to invest £25 million for cutting-edge research to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles. The
67% of 18–25-year-olds think Guinness is a ‘cool’ brand, up from 22% in 2023, according to a new report from Brand
Cook Medical has announced a €3 million investment in renewable and energy-saving technologies. The project consists of a new 1
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, Enterprise Ireland
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), as Secretariat of CIRCULÉIRE, recently welcomed Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the strongest dairy co-operative in Europe. The proposed
Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) has announced two appointments to its Executive Committee, as part of the wider restructuring of
Semiconductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has completed Series E funding from a London-based investor, 57 Stars LLC , and earlier
County Cavan-based Kingspan Group, the world leader in high-performance insulation and building envelopes, has been granted permission to begin work
Magnavale Ltd, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled food storage specialists, has announced the official opening of Magnavale Easton. The
Davy Research has released a new report analysing the potential impacts of President Trump’s tariff agenda on the Irish economy.
Responding to the announcement in Washington of US tariffs on EU exports, Simon McKeever, CEO of the Irish Exporters Association,
UK food manufacturers saw their sales revenue grow by nearly a fifth over the past year, although their performance was
Business conditions across the manufacturing sector improved again during March, reflecting solid increases in production and incoming new work. The
The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025 is set to return on 28th–29th May 2025 at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, bringing
Innovate UK has announced £30 million of extension funding to a highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future
The Irish economy entered 2025 in a robust position with a strong labour market. However, the trend towards deglobalisation and
As the UK government advances its industrial strategy, the newly released UK Innovation Report 2025 provides a critical analysis of
Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has released its annual CIO Report, which reveals that 95% of CIOs (Chief Information
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group representing the medical technology sector, has released its latest Manufacturing Report, emphasising the urgent need
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has published a working paper, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance,
Five years on from the UK’s departure from the EU, a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
Etex, a global lightweight construction materials manufacturer, has officially opened the €200 million expansion of its plasterboard production facility in
Several of Ireland’s leading organisations have been named as finalists in the 2025 Business & Finance ESG Awards, in association
Half of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) investment in research projects last year was made to organisations outside London and
SICK, one of the world’s leading industrial solution providers for sensor-based applications, has brought a new safety solution to the
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