Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, has celebrated the official opening of the high-tech facility at Anngrove in County Cork. The new 156,000-square-foot development creates capacity for
Ireland’s first ever ‘Digital First’ Day will take place on November 16th 2022 with the goal of putting the power of digital to work in communities across the country, by
Battery technology pioneer Britishvolt has confirmed that it is to receive funding from the UK Government through its Automotive Transformation Fund run by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK. The ATF
Bord Bia, the semi-state agency responsible for the promotion, trade development, and marketing of Irish food, drink, and horticulture in Ireland and globally, has appointed Jim O’Toole (pictured) as its
Leading foodservice provider Sysco Ireland has revealed plans to double the size of its Northern Ireland operation within five years as part of an ambitious growth strategy. To support this
New warehouses and infrastructure growth are expected to fuel a rise in construction output by 2.5 per cent for 2022, according to the Construction Product Association’s latest forecast. The trade body
Make UK Defence, the national not-for-profit, member owned defence trade association, part of Make UK – has welcomed HMG Paints as its newest member. Make UK Defence champions and celebrates
AMTE Power, a leading battery cell manufacturer, has selected Dundee as the preferred site for its first MegaFactory in a boost to the UK’s ambitions to produce homegrown battery cells
In 2021/22 Invest NI made just over 2,500 offers to businesses throughout Northern Ireland to the value of £99 million, which will contribute to £573 million investment in the local
The European Commission has approved a €500 million Irish investment support scheme aimed at incentivising companies to accelerate or expand capital investment in Ireland, including in relation to green and
The food and drink industry accounted for 6% of administrations in the first six months of the year – the sixth highest sector in the UK – according to analysis
The percentage of small businesses in the manufacturing sector predicting growth has fallen since the start of the year – from 46% to 34% – despite bullish growth predictions from
UK SME manufacturers across all sectors are being urged to accelerate technology adoption to adjust to the economic challenges around the supply chain, energy costs, post-Brexit and COVID. Made Smarter,
The Irish Government has announced funding of €5 million, over 5 years, for the establishment of a Construction Technology Centre to accelerate research and innovation within the construction and built
IDA Ireland, together with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar recently attended a 40-year celebration at Medtronic’s Parkmore facility in Galway where 200 Research & Development
The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from
Diageo plans to invest €200 million in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon neutral brewery on a greenfield site in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare. The new facility will brew lagers and ales
Siemens has partnered with Welsh cybersecurity software company Awen Collective to develop a new, accessible and affordable, managed OT security solution for small and medium enterprises. The project has secured
To create a Net-Zero steel sector in the UK and meet Government targets, a new report from UK Steel calls for a renewed focus on establishing a positive policy environment
Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies to grow and expand in international markets, saw exports by companies it supports increase by 12% to a record €27.29
A novel network of researchers is set to help the UK’s agri-food industry move one step closer to net zero. Funded to the tune of £5 million, the network will
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on the 13th of October 2022, will serve as a national forum for manufacturers
The Government has published Ireland’s new National Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) 2022-2027 to identify and invest in the strengths and opportunities of every region in the country. Through the European Regional Development
A new report sets out the long-term vision for how engineering research will help to tackle key challenges. In the
The UK’s leading dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, has warned that a chronic shortage of suitably-qualified farm workers is already reducing
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk has hosted a delegation of political and business leaders from
Businesses around the world are planning major investments in digital technologies to support ambitious expansion plans following lessons learned from
The June edition of the UK Export Monitor by Coriolis Technologies and The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT)
A project to create a food and drink technology centre in the Highlands has secured more than £3.2 million investment
IDA Ireland, the inward investment agency of the Irish Government, has reported significant investment growth in the first half of
A new manufacturing cluster to help develop the industry in the border region to compete on a national and international
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers
Croom Medical, a medical device manufacturing business which manufactures orthopedic medical implants for a series of blue chip multinational companies
According to the Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker, UK food and drink manufacturing output contracted for the first time in
A major £9 million collaborative Research and Development project for the aerospace sector in Northern Ireland has been announced. ‘Project SCENIC’
Details of the Galway Hydrogen Hub (GH2), Ireland’s first Hydrogen Valley have been announced. GH2 is a consortium consisting of
Geothermal energy could be the “invisible key” to unlock new energy sources and help meet net zero greenhouse gas emissions
Alexion, AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease group, has announced a €65 million investment in new and enhanced capabilities across its sites in
The European Commission has announced that CeADAR based in UCD, Dublin, and the FactoryxChange consortium in the Irish Midlands are
Representatives from Glanbia Co-op, international dairy producer Royal A-ware and the Irish Government recently took part in the turning of
The proposals for South Korean steel manufacturer, SeAH Wind’s giant £300 million, 40-metre-tall offshore turbine base factory at Teesside’s Freeport
Despite significant challenges in the global economy, Irish economic growth is set to continue in 2022, largely driven by a
Planning permission has been granted for a new £390 million glass bottle manufacturing facility in Ebbw Vale, which aims to
BSI, the business improvement and standards company, has been successfully developing and demonstrating future digital solutions with Trace Labs and
JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the global subsea cable and umbilical supplier and servicer, part of the TFK Group, has reached final agreement
The UK grocery market is set to grow by 11.3% – from £216.8 billion to £241.3 billion – between 2022
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has expressed alarm at the presentation of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by Secretary
The construction industry in Ireland commenced 2022 on a solid footing, supported by a strong economy, a buoyant labour market
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Group, operated by the University of Strathclyde, has announced that it will open a
Scotland’s industrial biotechnology community is exceeding growth expectations and is on track to achieve annual turnover of £1.2 billion by
Battery pioneer Britishvolt will anchor its UK battery scale up facilities in the West Midlands, with an investment exceeding £200
The number of UK exporters increased slightly in May 2022 according to the latest Exporter Monitor by Coriolis Technologies and
Kingspan, the global leader in advanced insulation and energy-efficient building solutions, is to invest €200 million in a new Building
British Steel is conducting a major study into the use of green hydrogen in the company’s drive to decarbonise its
Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), has received an OBE for services to the Development
Ireland’s freight and distribution sector has reinforced its commitment to the next generation of employees with the launch in Atlantic
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced a second international zero-emission bus deal in a fortnight that will see it
Cygnum, one of the largest timber frame manufacturers in Ireland, has announced ambitious plans to increase its output to help
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