Dublin-based Ecocem, Europe’s leading independent producer of low-carbon cement, has announced the construction of its first production facility dedicated to ACT, its low-carbon, globally scalable cement technology, at its Dunkirk site
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CORK, Ireland – 29th January 2025 – Cork-based software company, CompuCal Calibration Solutions has partnered with Pro-Reliability Solutions (PRS), combining CompuCal’s award-winning Enterprise Asset Management platform with PRS’ expert knowledge and reliability toolkit to deliver a digital,

GE HealthCare has announced a €132 million investment to expand its Carrigtohill contrast media fill and finish manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland. A new state-of-the-art facility on the grounds of

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its partners have announced new feasibility awards to develop and improve resource-efficient or bio-based materials and manufacturing. The joint investment by the Biotechnology and

The Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is launching a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Hub. Developed to serve as a central hub of AI expertise and education,

Over 100 projects are to receive funding to trial productivity-boosting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for businesses. Small businesses across the UK will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency

Cork-based software company, CompuCal Calibration Solutions has partnered with Pro-Reliability Solutions (PRS), combining CompuCal’s award-winning Enterprise Asset Management platform with PRS’ expert knowledge and reliability toolkit to deliver a digital, end to end solution for

Rolls-Royce has signed the biggest UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract in its history. The Unity contract stretches over eight years and brings together all elements of research and technology,

Irish Distillers is partnering with Bank of Ireland to offer Enviroflex sustainability-linked loans, that provide discounted flexible finance, to tillage farmers for the very first time. Enviroflex loans are designed

The AIM Centre, in partnership with AbbVie and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, has successfully introduced the VEX Robotics programme to primary schools across Sligo, Leitrim, North Mayo, and South

Newry company Resonate Testing has invested £475,000 to establish the first battery testing facility on the island of Ireland. This milestone expansion positions Resonate Testing at the forefront of certified lithium battery

The Carlsberg Group has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Carlsberg UK Holdings Ltd has completed the acquisition of the leading international soft drinks business Britvic plc to create a

Aerogen has announced details of a €300 million transformational scaling and investment plan, which will result in the creation of 725 new jobs in Ireland over the next 10 years.

Make UK has partnered with Protex AI, a leader in artificial intelligence solutions for workplace safety, to promote proactive safety management using AI-powered technology. A new partnership with Protex AI

Chanelle Pharma, Ireland’s largest manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals for human and animal health, has announced the appointment of Pat McLoughlin (pictured) as General Manager. In his new role, Pat McLoughlin

Müller UK & Ireland has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry collaboration. Dairy UK represents farmer-owned co-operatives and private dairy companies and aims to promote

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has given regulatory approval for the acquisition of ATC Computer Transport & Logistics, a tech-driven Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and

As part of its long-term plans in Ireland, MSD has agreed to acquire the WuXi Vaccines manufacturing facility located in Dundalk, County Louth. The acquisition signifies an investment of over

From content stages packed with expert speakers and live demonstrations to exciting zones dedicated to packaging, plant-based and future food innovations, this year’s show promises something for everyone. For anyone

Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, has launched its Training Centre of Excellence, a new initiative that will help up-skill employees, enhance leadership capabilities and foster manufacturing excellence at

Navantia, a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company specialising in the design and construction of high technology military and civilian vessels, is in discussions with Harland & Wolff to acquire its operations

LaNua Medical, an Irish medtech device start-up, has raised €6 million in seed funding. The company is developing a groundbreaking technology that makes it easy, safe, and cheaper for doctors

IDA Ireland has announced its annual performance for 2024 showing continued strong levels of investment and employment across the FDI sector. The agency, working on behalf of the Irish government,

The Irish Whiskey Association has announced that Helen Mulholland (pictured above), master blender with Sazerac Ireland, is now to lead

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland recently revealed the winners of

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. has announced a €60 million investment in the expansion of its state-of-the-art facility in Shanbally, County Cork,

Scottish Enterprise has supported Los Angeles-based Launchpad Build Inc. to open a global Research and Development (R&D) hub in Edinburgh’s

The Future Medicines Institute (FMI), a £55 million industry-led collaborative initiative aimed at advancing North Ireland’s Precision Medicine sector, has

Sharon Cunningham, CEO of Tipperary-based Shorla Oncology, and Orlaith Ryan, CTO of Shorla Oncology, have been named the 2024 EY

Mallaghan, a global leader in the manufacturing of airport ground support equipment (GSE), has supplied seven new TA8200 Deicers to

ALDI Ireland has completed the purchase of a new 60-acre site in County Kildare, investing €24 million in the Irish

Hovione, an international pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has officially commissioned an expansion at its manufacturing facility in

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland have revealed the finalists of

Seating Matters is investing £3.7 million in its manufacturing facilities in Limavady and Derry as part of its ambitious expansion

Lidl GB is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end

Abbott has officially opened of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. The site is a global manufacturing centre of excellence

Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new off-site manufacturing (OSM) facility at Junction 17 National Enterprise Park in Portlaoise,

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc, a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, has announced an additional 330 roles

Kerry Group plc has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited

A Belfast company, which creates the world’s only freshly batched cocktails, has attracted £1.2 million in funding to grow its

Industry leaders and key stakeholders will gather in Dublin at the European Infrastructure Conference 2024 on November 14th to discuss opportunities to

Freudenberg Medical, a leading global design, development and manufacturing partner for minimally invasive medical devices, has announced the creation of

Only a few days remain for ambitious female entrepreneurs to send in their applications for the 17th cycle of Going

Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual trade show for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, has released an industry report addressing the

Zero-emission bus pioneer Wrightbus has announced the acquisition of English Midlands firm RGI in a ‘pivotal’ deal to continue the

Techrete, Ireland’s largest architectural precast concrete façade specialist, has launched an innovative range of sustainable concrete products, targeting a 50%
Enterprise Ireland approves over €55 million in funding to drive decarbonisation in Irish businesses

Enterprise Ireland (EI) has approved over €55 million in funding to support the decarbonisation of Irish businesses. Approved under the

Novartis Ireland has marked its Collaboration Agreement with Deciphex, a Dublin-based digital pathology company, at a specially convened roundtable on

A cupcake manufacturer is among 23 more to secure backing from Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation among

The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced that it has led a successful €2 million Series A equity investment round

Diageo Ireland is to invest €30 million to expand production capacity for Guinness 0.0 at its St. James’s Gate Brewery

Aldar Tissue, Ireland’s largest household and commercial tissue paper manufacturer and part of the Zeus Group, has officially opened its

Telfords Portlaoise Ltd is the winner of the overall Octabuild Award for Excellence at the 2024 all-island Octabuild Builders Merchant

ALDI Ireland has signed a contract extension with poultry producer Manor Farm for a further year, worth €24 million to

Enterprise Ireland recently hosted the fourth annual Offshore Wind Forum, which brought together key stakeholders from across the global sector,

Small and mid-sized suppliers in the UK alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with

A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up,

Sustainable packaging company Huhtamaki has begun production of molded fiber drinks lids at its Lurgan, County Armagh, site. The lids,