Thousands more Irish companies will now be eligible for Government export grants in a move designed to fill a crucial gap and help strengthen Ireland’s indigenous SMEs. The Government has
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Thompson Aero Seating, the aviation manufacturing company, has announces its plans for the creation of a world-class Dynamic Test Facility (DTF) in Northern Ireland. This is a £7.5 million investment
Cardiff-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has secured three projects in the education sector across the UK. The first build will be St Ederyn’s School in Cardiff. The new home for St
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published the results of a major new survey which shows a drop in confidence in the manufacturing sector for the next six
A new plan to help Scotland’s life sciences sector grow its exports has been unveiled. The strategy, An Export Plan for Scotland’s Life Sciences Sector, has been developed by the
The number of UK sectors experiencing falling output was at its highest level in 29 months in October, as demand for goods and services decreased, according to the latest Lloyds
Scottish Enterprise has launched a new Green Heat Innovation Support Programme worth up to £17.6 million for companies across Scotland covering industries from manufacturing to technology innovators and the heating
Specialised industrial service provider ERIKS has invested £500,000 in a new Southampton regional hub as part of multi-million-pound infrastructure improvements program in the UK. ERIKS has ploughed funding into the
The Irish Government has announced an €11 million investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk. The AMTCE is the largest advanced manufacturing training centre of its
Almost seven-in-ten (69%) manufacturing decision makers agree that their sustainability strategy has been restricted due to cost pressures. This is according to research findings by Visual Components, polling respondents in the UK,
Nearly 50% of food and drink manufacturers have cut or paused investment projects as they face the toughest trading conditions anyone can remember, according to new research by the Food
Construction is set to commence in the coming weeks on the first phase of works to reopen the Foynes to Limerick Rail line, a project which is funded by the
Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Manchester recently to mark the strengthening of Irish and UK business relations in the North of England. The trade visit was led by Enterprise Ireland. During
Bakkavor, the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, is proposing to close two of its sites – Bakkavor Salads in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire, and Bakkavor Desserts in
Stock inefficiencies and inventory ‘black holes’ are exacerbating the supply chain crisis for food companies according to new research. Nearly 10% of stock is lost – either through the 7.1% which is damaged or
Drug development company, CV6 Therapeutics, is investing almost £8 million in first-stage clinical trials and further scientific development work on its first anti-cancer drug CV6-168. CV6 is dedicated to improving the lives
British dairy co-operative, First Milk, has announced that it has agreed a new partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients to produce a specialist whey protein powder at its Lake District Creamery.
Wayland Additive, developer of the Calibur3 metal additive manufacturing (AM) system, has announced the sale and installation of its technology at the Hilda B. Hewlett Centre for Innovation, part of No
The latest biannual ‘FMCG Demand Signals’ report from IRI has revealed that Private Labels now make up 36% of total FMCG value sales in Europe (€216 billion) – up from 34%
Mondelēz International, makers and bakers of iconic brands including Cadbury, OREO and Maynards Bassetts, has launched its latest economic and social report – Mondelēz UK: Making the Right Impact – which
Monaghan-based IJM Timber Engineering has secured funding under Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative, a programme aimed at achieving faster, higher-quality construction of housing by providing funding support for productivity
The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 60.5 in October 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 10.1 on September
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Omdia, the technology research and advisory group, have found that while industrial companies are setting ambitious sustainability
92% of Irish whiskey producers have said that supply chain delays have negatively impacted on their recent production output and
Based at Kilrea in Northern Ireland, Hutchinson Engineering is creating 39 jobs as part of a £2.2 million investment to
A specialist food manufacturer has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing
Rising energy costs are impacting on UK manufacturers’ competitiveness. The government’s recent intervention, funding for high energy usage businesses, is
Research by the ESRI (Economic & Social Research Institute) shows reductions in UK to EU goods trade by 16% and
Cardinal Ireland Partners, the Irish private equity growth fund managed by Cardinal Capital Group, has invested in Uform, with plans
£14 million has been awarded to projects that harness digital technology to drive energy efficiency, productivity and growth across key
Leading robotics company FANUC has officially opened its first dedicated facility in Ireland – a 500 sq m training centre and
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), which represents the UK chemical supply chain, has announced the recent appointment of two key
Innovate UK has announced a £19.5 million award to the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC). The award will support the
Aspire Pharma, a UK-based life sciences business, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Morningside Pharmaceuticals (Loughborough), Morningside
EY has launched AI Labs – a unique AI centre of excellence – offering clients access to game changing capabilities
New, step-by-step guidance has been published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to ensure drinks producers are ready when
Despite significant headwinds, the Irish economy is set to perform in a robust manner for remainder of 2022, however the
A trailblazing programme that has backed 2,500 manufacturers to adopt new digital technology and skills to create growth and jobs
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on Thursday, 13th of
A pioneering initiative will build on local innovation strengths, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to deliver jobs, growth, and
Northern Ireland-based Tayto Group has secured a deal with Asda to list three additional lines of crisps, including two new
The need for robots and automation is increasing rapidly among businesses in the UK. To meet demand and help transform
Projects are being sought to share £5 million in funding and improve power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) manufacturing supply
The latest UK Food and Beverage Sector M&A report from corporate finance house, Oghma Partners, shows that UK Food and
Following years of significant planning, investment and development, the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has officially launched its new state-of-the-art
UK start-ups at the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom (ESA BIC UK) have raised over £100 million
IDA Ireland has launched two online self-assessment tools for client companies that will help companies assess current activities that enable
A manufacturer of juice dispensers is using augmented reality to transform its sales process, drive productivity and create new jobs.
The Irish government recently announced ambitious new sectoral emissions ceilings, setting Ireland on a pathway to turn the tide on
The 2022 IMR Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards, in partnership with Premier Publishing & Events, were revealed at a special
Leading Irish Mechanical and Electrical engineering company Kirby Group Engineering has announced seven additions to its senior management team. The
West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has appointed battery industry technology expert Richard Moore (pictured) to spearhead its strategy and global
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) has commenced construction work on an ambitious expansion of its existing
Leeds-based CO2Sustain is reminding carbonated drinks manufacturers that its patented additive can cut by 12% the amount of CO2 needed to add fizz during
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has announced winners sharing around £25 million of government funding to assess if projects are ready
Scotland’s space sector has declared its commitment to reducing its impact on the environment through the publication of a new
The Compleat Food Group (TCFG), the chilled prepared food processor, has launched a White Paper advising the UK Grocery sector
In response to increased demand from its Irish customer base, leading robotics and automation company FANUC will officially open the