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Lidl opens Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket

    Lidl opens Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket

Lidl Ireland has officially open the doors to Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket in Maynooth, marking the realisation of a landmark project which represents a new chapter in Irish

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Sanmina announces expansion of Ireland manufacturing site, creating up to 150 Jobs

    Sanmina announces expansion of Ireland manufacturing site, creating up to 150 Jobs

Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and leading global provider of integrated electronic manufacturing solutions, has announced an expansion of its Fermoy medical facility in North Cork. The investment is

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Launch of programme to support new Irish exporters grow their business in international markets

    Launch of programme to support new Irish exporters grow their business in international markets

Delivered in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland, Local Enterprise Offices,  and Údarás na Gaeltachta, the Get Exporting programme is open now for Irish SMEs to register their interest. The Get

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Invest Northern Ireland announces appointment of Chief Development Officer

    Invest Northern Ireland announces appointment of Chief Development Officer

Invest Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Alison Currie to the position of Chief Development Officer (CDO). This role is part of a new Executive Committee (ExeCo) and completes

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Driving agri-tech manufacturing forward in the UK

    Driving agri-tech manufacturing forward in the UK

Innovate UK’s new ‘AgriScale’ pilot will enable agri-tech businesses to scale within the UK, strengthening the country’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and driving growth in the agri-tech sector. By focusing on

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University of Limerick-hosted SSPC delivers significant impact in biopharmaceutical sector

    University of Limerick-hosted SSPC delivers significant impact in biopharmaceutical sector

The University of Limerick-hosted SSPC Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals has revealed a very significant national contribution in its latest impact report. The study highlights over €1.3 billion in economic

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Almost £40 million to be invested in Causeway Coast and Glens, creating 199 jobs

    Almost £40 million to be invested in Causeway Coast and Glens, creating 199 jobs

Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £4 million of financial support to businesses in the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council area, which will lead to a total investment of

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Rolls-Royce manufacturing leader Neil Mantle appointed to NMIS Board

    Rolls-Royce manufacturing leader Neil Mantle appointed to NMIS Board

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed Neil Mantle (pictured), Group Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Materials at Rolls-Royce, to its Board. An experienced manufacturing executive, Neil has played

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New plan launched to strengthen Northern Ireland’s innovation economy

    New plan launched to strengthen Northern Ireland’s innovation economy

A new plan to strengthen business innovation in Northern Ireland has been unveiled. The Collaborative Innovation Plan, has been co-created by Innovate UK (the UK’s innovation agency), the Department for

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€7 million investment strengthens Panelto Foods growth and innovation in the heart of Longford

    €7 million investment strengthens Panelto Foods growth and innovation in the heart of Longford

Panelto Foods, one of Ireland’s leading bread manufacturers, has celebrated another significant milestone in its growth journey with the announcement of a new €7 million bread line at its Longford

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G&F Precision Molding launches Irish operations

    G&F Precision Molding launches Irish operations

G&F Precision Molding has announced its expansion into Ireland, opening a new engineering and sales facility in Mullingar. This facility serves as a launch pad for a future production operation

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Embracing the economic potential of AI in Scotland

    Embracing the economic potential of AI in Scotland

A new programme helping Scottish companies seize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched. Supported by nearly £1 million of Scottish Government funding, it will offer small and

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Ambition to Grow supports over 40 companies across North West and North East Regional Office Networks

    Ambition to Grow supports over 40 companies across North West and North East Regional Office Networks

Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 40 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across its North Western and North Eastern Regional Office Networks. First

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Merck opens €150 million climate-neutral manufacturing facility in Cork

    Merck opens €150 million climate-neutral manufacturing facility in Cork

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has officially opened its new €150 million filtration manufacturing facility at Blarney Business Park, County Cork. This state-of-the-art site is Merck’s first manufacturing

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Skillnet Ireland and CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet showcase upskilling supports at 2025 National Ploughing Championships

    Skillnet Ireland and CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet showcase upskilling supports at 2025 National Ploughing Championships

Skillnet Ireland marked another successful year at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships, welcoming thousands of visitors to its stand, where businesses and members of the public learned more about the

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North-West positioned as Semiconductor and Photonics Innovation Hub with launch of €8.46 million SPEAR Centre project

    North-West positioned as Semiconductor and Photonics Innovation Hub with launch of €8.46 million SPEAR Centre project

The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) has been launched at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny, County Donegal. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a

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£115 million investment by Seagate Technology

    £115 million investment by Seagate Technology

Seagate Technology Holdings has announced a £115 million investment over five years in the development of new hard drive technology, which will strengthen the position of Seagate’s plant in Derry/Londonderry as

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Deep Tech Supercluster Programme takes technologies from prototype to market in Scotland

    Deep Tech Supercluster Programme takes technologies from prototype to market in Scotland

A new programme to help companies manufacture deep tech products as they take them from prototype to market has been launched by Scottish Enterprise and partners. Deputy First Minister Kate

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UK climbs to 11th in global manufacturing output rankings

    UK climbs to 11th in global manufacturing output rankings

The UK has climbed to 11th in global manufacturing rankings,with output valued at $279 billion, as the sector continues to punch above its weight, according to UK Manufacturing: The Facts

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Galway space-tech firm announces the creation of 125 jobs in Galway to power ‘internet in space’

    Galway space-tech firm announces the creation of 125 jobs in Galway to power ‘internet in space’

MBRYONICS, a Galway-based leader in photonic satellite optical communication networks, has opened its new Photon-1 volume manufacturing facility in Dangan and announced the creation of 125 new jobs over the

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Further investment in NCUB university-business collaboration across the UK

    Further investment in NCUB university-business collaboration across the UK

Research England is to invest £9.7 million over next four years to further strengthen innovation and growth across the UK. Research England has committed to support the National Centre for

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Scottish businesses deliver record-breaking export growth with Scottish Enterprise support

    Scottish businesses deliver record-breaking export growth with Scottish Enterprise support

Scottish businesses have delivered their highest-ever level of planned international sales – reaching an unprecedented £2.46 billion during 2024/25, a 20% increase on the previous year – with support from Scottish Enterprise. This

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UK manufacturing downturn continues as new orders and new export business fall at quicker rates

The UK manufacturing sector continued to face a tough operating environment in August. Weak market conditions, tariff uncertainties and downbeat client confidence all contributed to a sharp drop in new

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Slowest improvement in Irish manufacturing conditions since March

    Slowest improvement in Irish manufacturing conditions since March

August data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® indicated a modest upturn in Irish manufacturing conditions, but the pace of

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Scottish maritime project delivers 10% emissions cut and 90% faster lead times using large scale additive manufacturing

    Scottish maritime project delivers 10% emissions cut and 90% faster lead times using large scale additive manufacturing

A project using large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has completed its second phase, with results showing strong potential

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£2 billion aerospace boost drives 1.5% increase in UK manufacturing output

    £2 billion aerospace boost drives 1.5% increase in UK manufacturing output

The value of UK manufacturing output grew to £155.8 billion in Q2 2025, up 1.5% (£3.8 billion) from the same

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€27.6 million invested start-ups in 2024 by Enterprise Ireland

    €27.6 million invested start-ups in 2024 by Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €27.6 million

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Invest NI’s Ambition to Grow supports 68 local companies across Western Regional Office Network

    Invest NI’s Ambition to Grow supports 68 local companies across Western Regional Office Network

Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 68 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across

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Newry and South Armagh companies invest almost £2 million to grow exports

    Newry and South Armagh companies invest almost £2 million to grow exports

Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra are investing almost £2 million to grow exports and create 24 new good jobs. The investments will

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Over £55 million to be invested in Mid Ulster economy, creating 450 new jobs across multiple sectors

    Over £55 million to be invested in Mid Ulster economy, creating 450 new jobs across multiple sectors

Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £8 million of financial support to Mid Ulster businesses which will lead to a

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Latest support for Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind supply chain

    Latest support for Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind supply chain

A new project aims to add capacity for the manufacture of sub-sea power cables for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Rosyth

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Ambition to Grow supports 250 local companies to reach new markets and create new jobs in Northern Ireland

    Ambition to Grow supports 250 local companies to reach new markets and create new jobs in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Ambition to Grow is helping over 250 companies to create

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Business survey underscores need for clarity and robust support, says NI Chamber

    Business survey underscores need for clarity and robust support, says NI Chamber

The vast majority of businesses in Northern Ireland (79%) continue to trade well or reasonably, despite numerous headwinds, according to

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UK manufacturing divided by digital, new report indicates

    UK manufacturing divided by digital, new report indicates

A new report from industrial systems integrator Austin Consultants challenges the narrative of decline in UK manufacturing and highlights how many manufacturers

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How the mining & steel industry is reshaping itself for a sustainable and strategic era

    How the mining & steel industry is reshaping itself for a sustainable and strategic era

The global mining and steel industry is entering a transformative decade — driven by decarbonization imperatives, automation technologies, and geopolitical realignments.

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Northern Ireland food-to-go manufacturer invests £19 million to expand range and create 130 jobs

    Northern Ireland food-to-go manufacturer invests £19 million to expand range and create 130 jobs

Warrenpoint manufacturer DELI LITES is making a significant investment in its sandwich production and ‘heat-to-eat’ product range. A planned £12.8

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New state-of-the-art facility for Arm opens in Galway

    New state-of-the-art facility for Arm opens in Galway

Arm, the company that is building the future of computing, recently celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility

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Key Ireland-USA maritime trade partnership marks milestone

    Key Ireland-USA maritime trade partnership marks milestone

The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Independent Container Line (ICL) are celebrating five years of operating their vital transatlantic partnership, which

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Müller UK & Ireland plans £45 million investment in English site

    Müller UK & Ireland plans £45 million investment in English site

Müller UK & Ireland has unveiled plans to invest significantly in its Skelmersdale site, its people and supplying farmers, following

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Guala Closures opens new plant in Scotland with over €60 million investment

    Guala Closures opens new plant in Scotland with over €60 million investment

Guala Closures, a global leader in premium and innovative closure solutions, has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art production facility in

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Aenova announces major expansion of Killorglin facility

    Aenova announces major expansion of Killorglin facility

Aenova, a leading pharmaceutical Contract Development & Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), has announced a significant expansion of its Killorglin facility (Temmler

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UK Regional Manufacturing Outlook 2025

    UK Regional Manufacturing Outlook 2025

All English regions, Scotland and Wales have now surpassed pre-pandemic manufacturing output levels for the first time since 2019, according

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InterTradeIreland re-launches Go-2-Tender Programme, opening €21 billion/£18 billion public procurement market to SMEs

    InterTradeIreland re-launches Go-2-Tender Programme, opening €21 billion/£18 billion public procurement market to SMEs

InterTradeIreland has announced the relaunch of the next phase of its acclaimed Go-2-Tender programme. This essential support initiative is designed

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Food and drink manufacturers help Made Smarter hit milestone 400th technology project

    Food and drink manufacturers help Made Smarter hit milestone 400th technology project

Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter North West reach a major milestone — funding its 400th technology adoption

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Wrightbus appoints industry expert to global customer support role

    Wrightbus appoints industry expert to global customer support role

Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has appointed an industry expert to focus on customer support as it continues to strengthen

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UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research

    UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is funding 23 partnerships with a £41 million investment, matched with a

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€16.1 million of PEACEPLUS funding awarded to support SMEs

    €16.1 million of PEACEPLUS funding awarded to support SMEs

A combined total of €16.1 million of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to projects supporting SMEs to operate at scale

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Hollister Ballina transforms into ‘epicentre of global expertise’ with €80 million investment

    Hollister Ballina transforms into ‘epicentre of global expertise’ with €80 million investment

Hollister Incorporated, a global leader in ostomy, continence, wound care and critical care products, has announced an €80 million R&D

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Majority of AmCham members to increase or maintain employee numbers in Ireland

    Majority of AmCham members to increase or maintain employee numbers in Ireland

Over 90 percent of American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) members plan to increase or maintain employee numbers over the

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How research and innovation is driving growth in Wales

    How research and innovation is driving growth in Wales

A Welsh project working to produce steel in an environmentally friendly way is one of the four new manufacturing hubs

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Positive FDI performance in first half of 2025 as 179 investments set to deliver significant impact across the country with the potential to create more than 10,000 jobs – IDA Ireland

    Positive FDI performance in first half of 2025 as 179 investments set to deliver significant impact across the country with the potential to create more than 10,000 jobs – IDA Ireland

Foreign Direct Investment held firm in the six months to June 2025, with substantial investment in critical areas such as

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European Space Agency Phi-Lab Ireland programme launched

    European Space Agency Phi-Lab Ireland programme launched

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and AMBER, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research, have officially launched the

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Lidl marks 25 years in Ireland with a new economic impact report

    Lidl marks 25 years in Ireland with a new economic impact report

Lidl Ireland has unveiled the findings of its ‘Economic Contribution of Lidl in the Republic of Ireland’ report, commemorating 25 years of

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Astellas enhances operations across Ireland with €129 million investment in new projects in Kerry and Dublin

    Astellas enhances operations across Ireland with €129 million investment in new projects in Kerry and Dublin

IDA Ireland has welcomed the commitment by Astellas, one of Japan’s largest life sciences companies and a leading developer and

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Skillnet Ireland announces €1 million in funding for the establishment of new Skillnet Business Networks to build competitiveness through skills for businesses

    Skillnet Ireland announces €1 million in funding for the establishment of new Skillnet Business Networks to build competitiveness through skills for businesses

Skillnet Ireland has launched a call for applications from industry groups to establish new Skillnet Business Networks aimed at meeting

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Battery research, innovation and manufacturing scale-up funding in the UK

    Battery research, innovation and manufacturing scale-up funding in the UK

The Department for Business and Trade has announced a £452 million investment in the Battery Innovation Programme in the Advanced

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Invest NI support helps deliver £631 million of investment across the Northern Ireland economy

    Invest NI support helps deliver £631 million of investment across the Northern Ireland economy

1,334 businesses received offers of support from Invest Northern Ireland in 2024/25 which will see over £630m invested in the

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New research hubs to cut carbon and reshape UK manufacturing

    New research hubs to cut carbon and reshape UK manufacturing

From green steel and recycled plastics to turning waste into new materials and using AI to boost productivity, four new

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