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UK manufacturing sector moves up the world rankings

    UK manufacturing sector moves up the world rankings

The latest ‘Manufacturing – The Facts’ report reveals the UK’s manufacturing sector has climbed one place to eighth in the world rankings, overtaking France in the process.  The fact card

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Astellas to invest more than €330 million in a new facility in Ireland

    Astellas to invest more than €330 million in a new facility in Ireland

Astellas Pharma has announced its intention to submit a planning application to build a new state-of-the-art facility, at an approximate cost of €330 million in Tralee, County Kerry. This investment

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Driving the electric revolution competition invests in UK net zero manufacturing tech

    Driving the electric revolution competition invests in UK net zero manufacturing tech

Innovate UK has awarded £5.8 million in funding to 12 projects that scale-up the manufacturing of underpinning net zero technologies to increase UK industrial resilience. UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI)

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BMW to invest £600 million in all-electric MINI production in the UK

    BMW to invest £600 million in all-electric MINI production in the UK

BMW Group has announced a new investment of more than £600 million in the MINI factories at Oxford and Swindon in England. “With this new investment we will develop the

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MSD Ireland announces official opening of new facilities in Dunboyne and Carlow following investment of over €1 billion

    MSD Ireland announces official opening of new facilities in Dunboyne and Carlow following investment of over €1 billion

MSD Ireland, one of the country’s leading healthcare companies, has announced the official opening of a new, state-of-the-art site in Meath in addition to a significant expansion at its Carlow

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£13 million to help transform UK medicines manufacturing

    £13 million to help transform UK medicines manufacturing

Seventeen new projects will receive funding for cutting edge medicine manufacturing, delivered by the Innovate UK Transforming Medicine Manufacturing programme. Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, has announced the winners

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Irish manufacturing sector expands for first time in six months

    Irish manufacturing sector expands for first time in six months

The Irish manufacturing sector posted its first expansion in six months during August, driven by a fresh upturn in new orders. Moreover, the downturn in manufacturing production approached the point

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Ireland to harness the power of green procurement with the CO2 Performance Ladder

    Ireland to harness the power of green procurement with the CO2 Performance Ladder

The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) have launched a pilot of the highly successful CO2 Performance Ladder in Ireland. The first tender has been published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), with

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Green light for Diageo’s £26 million extension at Baileys site in Mallusk

    Green light for Diageo’s £26 million extension at Baileys site in Mallusk

To help facilitate the evolving needs of the company’s global operations and the demand for the Irish Cream Liqueur, the proposed extension to the Diageo Baileys Mallusk facility in Northern

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Packaging and processing innovations on display at the 2023 PPMA Show

    Packaging and processing innovations on display at the 2023 PPMA Show

The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, the PPMA Show, returns to the NEC Birmingham in September.  This is the ultimate event for anyone involved in the industry to

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Scotch Whisky exports hold steady after record year

    Scotch Whisky exports hold steady after record year

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing to deliver for the UK economy, as consumers drive the

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Sunhope Packaging Machinery (UK) Ltd chooses Scotland

    Sunhope Packaging Machinery (UK) Ltd chooses Scotland

Sunhope Packaging Machinery (ZHENJIANG) Co., Ltd a world-leading provider of innovative packaging solutions is establishing a new UK division called Sunhope Packaging Machinery (UK) Ltd in Glenrothes. With its core

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Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – the SEC Glasgow – 25th October 2023

    Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – the SEC Glasgow – 25th October 2023

The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on 25th October 2023, will serve as a national forum in order

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Scottish business activity growth softens as manufacturing output contracts sharply

    Scottish business activity growth softens as manufacturing output contracts sharply

Scottish private sector companies expanded their output for the sixth successive month in July, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI® survey. Growth in activity was driven by

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International whisky firm to develop presence in Fife

    International whisky firm to develop presence in Fife

Plans to develop a bonded whisky storage facility in Glenrothes have taken a major step forward after the project received support from Scottish Enterprise. Scotland’s national economic development agency will

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Strong performance by Irish alcohol spirits sector

    Strong performance by Irish alcohol spirits sector

The spirits sector once again demonstrated its strength with sales in Ireland increasing by just over 6% in 2022 to just under 2.7 million nine litre cases, while the value

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Ibec publishes Irish Economic Outlook report for Q2 2023

    Ibec publishes Irish Economic Outlook report for Q2 2023

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published its new Economic Outlook, which forecasts growth in domestic demand of 3.4% in 2023 and 2.3% in 2024. The Outlook says

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British pump sector welcomes announcement on CE Marking

    British pump sector welcomes announcement on CE Marking

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), on behalf of the £1.9 billion UK pump sector, has welcomed the recent announcement from the Department of Business and Trade regarding the indefinite

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Reduction in product innovations, as economic pressure bites for brands

    Reduction in product innovations, as economic pressure bites for brands

Circana, the leading advisor on consumer complexity and formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has launched its Race for Resilience: Innovation Pacesetters report for Europe. Covering the six largest markets

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Irish manufacturing sector continued to contract in July

    Irish manufacturing sector continued to contract in July

Latest PMI® data for Ireland continued to signal challenging operating conditions across the manufacturing economy. Goods producers scaled back production at a rate that was among the sharpest in the

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Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) feasibility study competition winners announced

    Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) feasibility study competition winners announced

Innovate UK has announced the 20 projects selected in the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) feasibility study competition. The REforMM feasibility study competition is supported through Innovate UK’s net

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Irish exporters urged to get ready for new UK import controls

    Irish exporters urged to get ready for new UK import controls

The Government has urged Irish exporters to take all steps necessary to prepare for new UK import controls set to be introduced at the end of October. Minister of State

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ETZ Ltd partners with Net Zero Technology Centre and National Manufacturing Institute Scotland to deliver Energy Incubator and Scale up Hub

    ETZ Ltd partners with Net Zero Technology Centre and National Manufacturing Institute Scotland to deliver Energy Incubator and Scale up Hub

ETZ Ltd, the not-for-profit company tasked with spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition ambition, has partnered with the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)

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PPMA Show set to showcase the latest developments in the UK’s processing and packaging industry

    PPMA Show set to showcase the latest developments in the UK’s processing and packaging industry

The 2023 PPMA Show is the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition and is the perfect opportunity for anyone

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Tata Group to establish a battery gigafactory in the UK with investment of over £4 billion

    Tata Group to establish a battery gigafactory in the UK with investment of over £4 billion

Tata Sons will build a 40GW battery cell gigafactory in the United Kingdom. The investment, of over £4 billion, will

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UK aerospace receives £80 million boost with new University of Sheffield AMRC innovation facility and Boeing research programme

    UK aerospace receives £80 million boost with new University of Sheffield AMRC innovation facility and Boeing research programme

An £80 million boost to composites research and development for aerostructure manufacturing in the UK has been announced, with a

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Northern Ireland manufacturing sector sees rising output and orders in June

    Northern Ireland manufacturing sector sees rising output and orders in June

Northern Ireland companies raised activity again in June, despite a first reduction in new orders since January. Employment also continued

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Powerhouse for Ireland’s economic development

    Powerhouse for Ireland’s economic development

The Shannon Estuary can become the “green digital powerhouse for the country” and its future economic development and benefit Europe

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UK auto manufacturers cut CO2 while delivering record EV numbers

    UK auto manufacturers cut CO2 while delivering record EV numbers

UK automotive manufacturers have shrunk the carbon footprint of production to its lowest level on record, reducing emissions per vehicle

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New ESRI research highlights strong trade relationship between Ireland and Northern Ireland

    New ESRI research highlights strong trade relationship between Ireland and Northern Ireland

Goods trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland has grown substantially since Brexit. International trade is strongly linked to better overall

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IMR and ATU sign MOU on Partnership

    IMR and ATU sign MOU on Partnership

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize education and

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Strongest deterioration in Irish manufacturing sector performance for over three years in June

    Strongest deterioration in Irish manufacturing sector performance for over three years in June

Amid ongoing demand weakness, Irish manufacturing firms continued to see a decline in the health of the sector during June.

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Made Smarter whitepaper to accelerate manufacturers to net zero

    Made Smarter whitepaper to accelerate manufacturers to net zero

Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help SME manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans. ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made

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Made in Britain hosts session at Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference in Belfast

    Made in Britain hosts session at Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference in Belfast

Made in Britain CEO John Pearce and representatives of two of the organisation’s members based in Northern Ireland, Alan Lowry, CEO

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€32 million State investment in Irish Agri-Food sector

    €32 million State investment in Irish Agri-Food sector

The Irish Government has announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector. The public investment will ensure

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Food manufacturing is holding back vital investment for the UK economy

    Food manufacturing is holding back vital investment for the UK economy

Expected longer-term market volatility is impacting investment by the UK’s food and drink manufacturers, according to the Food and Drink

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Ireland placed 2nd in 2023 IMD World Competitive Rankings

    Ireland placed 2nd in 2023 IMD World Competitive Rankings

Ireland has ranked overall 2nd in the 2023 IMD World Competitive Rankings, which assesses and ranks 64 economies around the

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£54 million to develop secure AI that can help solve major challenges

    £54 million to develop secure AI that can help solve major challenges

The UK’s position as a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been boosted by the announcement of a series

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Growing the food sector: UK-Canada partnership to yield greater innovation

    Growing the food sector: UK-Canada partnership to yield greater innovation

Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has announced a new bilateral partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), looking to

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Boost UK manufacturing to attract £15 billion new investment, says medicines manufacturing alliance

    Boost UK manufacturing to attract £15 billion new investment, says medicines manufacturing alliance

With the right policies in place, the UK can be the best global location for innovative and environmentally sustainable medicines

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Inward investment continues to deliver for Scotland

    Inward investment continues to deliver for Scotland

New figures revealed have shown that thousands of jobs have been created and secured over the past year as a

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Made in Britain CEO to host NI manufacturers’ fireside chat at Manufacturing and Supply Chain conference in Belfast on 22nd June

    Made in Britain CEO to host NI manufacturers’ fireside chat at Manufacturing and Supply Chain conference in Belfast on 22nd June

Made in Britain, the organisation uniting close to 2,000 British manufacturers by their licensed use of both the Made in

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€47 million funding for Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Programme

    €47 million funding for Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Programme

The Government has announced €47 million of funding for the continuation of the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Programme until 2029.

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GBF officially launches €30 million low-carbon biofuel terminal in Cork Harbour

    GBF officially launches €30 million low-carbon biofuel terminal in Cork Harbour

Green Biofuels Ltd. (GBF), a global leader in advanced sustainable biofuels, has officially launched Ireland’s first dedicated biofuel terminal at

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European Commission approves Irish Government supported semiconductor investment

    European Commission approves Irish Government supported semiconductor investment

The European Commission has approved an investment by the Irish State in Analog Devices Inc.’s €630 million Project FANFARE, which

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Irish manufacturing conditions deteriorate at sharpest pace for three years in May

    Irish manufacturing conditions deteriorate at sharpest pace for three years in May

Weighed down by sharper falls in output and new orders, Ireland’s manufacturing sector remained rooted in a downturn in May.

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Invest NI supported businesses show increases across all Key Performance Indicators, with External Sales surpassing £20 billion for the first time

    Invest NI supported businesses show increases across all Key Performance Indicators, with External Sales surpassing £20 billion for the first time

Invest Northern Ireland has published its Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for supported businesses, showing an increase across all metrics. Sales,

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Panelto Foods secures €22 million contract with Lidl

    Panelto Foods secures €22 million contract with Lidl

Lidl Ireland has announced a new deal with Longford bakery, Panelto Foods, valued at €22 million. The new deal will

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BD to invest €30 million in Enniscorthy manufacturing plant

    BD to invest €30 million in Enniscorthy manufacturing plant

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, has announced plans to invest €30 million to expand

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dōTERRA opens €12 million manufacturing facility in Cork

    dōTERRA opens €12 million manufacturing facility in Cork

dōTERRA, the world leader in essential oils, has officially opened its Cork manufacturing facility. Located in the northern suburbs of

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Invest NI adds Italy to international network

    Invest NI adds Italy to international network

Invest Northern Ireland has expanded its global network with a new presence in Milan, Italy. The office based in the

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Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 22nd June 2023

    Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 22nd June 2023

Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held

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£100 million Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) granted planning approval in Northern Ireland

    £100 million Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) granted planning approval in Northern Ireland

Plans for a £100 million Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) at Global Point in Newtownabbey have been approved by Antrim

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Major prospectus for economic growth launched by Trade NI

    Major prospectus for economic growth launched by Trade NI

A major new economic report seeks to provide a blueprint for economic growth and prosperity in Northern Ireland over the

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Manufacturing plans for key clean energy technologies are expanding rapidly as investment momentum builds

    Manufacturing plans for key clean energy technologies are expanding rapidly as investment momentum builds

Announcements of new manufacturing projects for several essential technologies for the clean energy transition – including solar PV, batteries and

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Boyne Valley Food Hub opens for business

    Boyne Valley Food Hub opens for business

A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled this week

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Universal Display Corporation and PPG celebrate opening of OLED manufacturing site in Shannon

    Universal Display Corporation and PPG celebrate opening of OLED manufacturing site in Shannon

Universal Display Corporation and PPG have officially opened a new state-of-the-art organic light-emitting diode (OLED) manufacturing facility in Shannon, Ireland.

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Stena Line boosts freight capacity on Irish Sea with two all-new NewMax hybrid vessels

    Stena Line boosts freight capacity on Irish Sea with two all-new NewMax hybrid vessels

Two all-new hybrid propulsion vessels designed to run on methanol and adding 80% capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route will respond

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