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Responsible employers and business owners are rising to the challenge of providing Covid-secure spaces, but most are still unsure of what is ultimately required. There is a seemingly endless list
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The global search for Covid-19 treatments has resulted in a surge of pharma activity in Ireland and Munster. Given the scale of the pandemic, more than 160 vaccines are under
Viscose Closures, a Swansea-based manufacturer of caps, closures and security seals, is leading the emerging ‘new normal’ in tamper evidence packaging. The company, based at Swansea Enterprise Park, provides environmentally
Face masks that allow people to work more safely in close proximity in Covid-rich environments such as intensive care units and meat plants have been developed by Irish researchers. The sealed mask, similar
A SHANNON medical manufacturing company has provided an information night for schools with practical advice on Covid-19 safety measures for the return of students and staff at the end of
COUNTY CLARE MEDTECH MANUFACTURING SITE PRODUCING ANTIBODY TESTS FOR WORLDWIDE DETECTION OF COVID-19
A medical technology facility in Tulla, Co Clare is involved in the development of tests to detect coronavirus antibodies to track the spread geographically in real-time worldwide. The site is
Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies export to international markets, has reported strong levels of export performance by its client companies in 2019, up 8% to
To help manufacturers access expert advice to select the right inspection equipment for their products, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is providing free product evaluation and testing services. Depending upon the product type
The agility of Cork based company – MTD Precision Engineering, has allowed them to rapidly adapt to circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of Ireland’s leading precision engineering
Irish building materials company Kingspan has donated a shipment of 60,000 medical protective suits to the HSE to help support the Irish healthcare system in its response to the Covid-19
A practical but multifaceted portable hand washing station which will help in the protection against the coronavirus has been developed by a Northern Ireland manufacturing company. Jans Composites Ltd, based
Johnston Logistics UK have seen a 286% increase since March in the throughput of anti-bacterial and other cleaning wipes they handle for Asda supermarkets. Manufactured in Israel by Dynamic Wipes,
US pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences is creating 140 jobs here as it plans to invest about €7m in its Irish operations. Gilead said it is in the process of selecting
Further to our detailed conversations with the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), and in the interests of health and safety for all concerned, the PPMA has taken the decision to postpone
The manufacturing and supply chain sector in Ireland is experiencing a once in 100 year event that will have implications long after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. The Manufacturing &
Ireland’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in June after recovering almost all of the sudden deterioration seen following the coronavirus-related shutdown of most of the economy in March, a survey
Pharma company MSD is looking to fill up to 200 roles across its four Irish sites between now and the end of the year. The sector has been one of
Findings for Ireland reveal organisations focusing on the medium to long term stability and opportunities as they look ahead post-pandemic Irrespective of size, sector or country, the economic and
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD has announced that two University College Dublin (UCD)-led projects are to receive funding under the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) coordinated research
Protective masks have been in short supply in these times of coronavirus. An innovative containerised production facility that enables businesses and healthcare organisations to produce their own masks to order
They are the questions that are being asked everywhere, and life sciences is no exception. What will the world look like post-Coronavirus? Here we consider a couple of factors relating
How do you keep a factory running during the COVID-19 crisis? The main problem isn’t social distancing necessarily, but keeping workers motivated during the slowdown. That’s according to new research
Most of the manufacturers said COVID-19 will affect their operations, as per an ongoing study by PwC. Over 40% were worried about the consequences for their workforce and a reduction
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish manufacturing activity recovered slightly after suffering its sharpest monthly decline on record in April but still
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are creating new ways to show they care about their employees, customers, and cities. I have
Portable dis-infection units kill all airborne viruses, including Covid-19 surrogate Dis-infected air can help close ‘hygiene loop’ as companies look
A Shannon SME is producing face shields for the health sector free of charge. Advanced Technical Concepts (ATC) located in
A PHARMACEUTICAL company has donated hand sanitiser to the HSE as well as local organisations to help the fight against
The Future of Hygiene is in Our Hands! Advanced Hygiene Technologies – One thing that COVID-19 has taught the world
Honeywell has announced that it will build a new production line capable of producing up to 4.5 million FFP2 and FFP3
You cannot afford downtime or process interruptions when your application is critical. That’s where Endress+Hauser can provide you with the
History will tell us what the medium and long term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on business have been.
From a global labour shortage to the unexpected challenge of the Covid-19 crisis, automation has never been more relevant to
If ever a global crisis proved to remind us that an over-reliance upon scarce manual resources, and impractical overcrowded working
UK exporting business Vernacare has increased production to help hospitals internationally to contain the Coronavirus Vernacare has been providing the
Safe collection and disposal of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used to protect all types of keyworker during the unprecedented
What started as a small family business in 1947 selling radio valves and TV spares next door to Mulligan’s in
Hybrid Technology Partners, a technology solutions provider headquartered in Limerick, and global ERP software company, Priority Software, have announced a new partnership
The Scaffolding Association is a member organisation of SEC Group – The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group, who have just the
As part of the Sustaining Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Ireland will administer a specific Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise. This
Almost two-fifths (37%) of manufacturers don’t expect trading conditions to return for normal for 6-12 months after COVID crisis ends. And
The April AIB PMI® survey of Irish manufacturers revealed a deepening downturn in the sector at the start of the
The COVID-19 global crisis continues to disrupt manufacturing and global supply chains with severe consequences for society, businesses, consumers, and
The UK’s leading resource management company, Veolia, has launched a new COVID-19 disinfection service designed to ensure compliant treatment for businesses
The Irish Times reported that a surface-coating technology developed by Irish company Kastus is effective against the coronavirus, a leading US
The Irish manufacturer Combilift, best known for its range of space-saving forklifts and other handling solutions, has drawn on its
International distributor of building materials and DIY retailer, Grafton Group plc has planned to reopen many UK distribution branches on
After almost a month-long shutdown, Keystone Group, the UK’s largest steel lintel manufacturer, has started to reopen its factories. The
The Times reported that Regeneron, a biotech giant valued at $63bn (€58bn), is shifting manufacturing of some of its existing
Hand Sanitizer Market size is set to exceed USD 3.6 billion by 2026, according to a new research report by Global Market
Lord Deighton will lead the national effort to produce essential personal protective equipment for frontline health and social care staff.
The corona pandemic requires the strictest hygienic measures – particularly in clinics, doctors’ surgeries and nursing homes. All around the
Whether you are still working onsite, in the office, working from home or have been furloughed, COVID-19 will have had a
The Independent reported yesterday that manufacturing giant, Kostal, a leading producer of electronic and mechanical components for the automotive sector,
Today, business need a trusted advisor as they reevaluate IT priorities to drive business continuity in “the new normal.” Dell
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.25bn government package to support UK start-ups and businesses driving research and development during
The unprecedented demand for biocidal hand sanitiser products during the pandemic means suppliers are now facing significant challenges. To beat
eBay today launched an initiative that could help thousands of Irish businesses to stay open, even if their doors are
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