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UK Manufacturing PMI edges into expansion territory, as output rises and new order intakes stabilise

    UK Manufacturing PMI edges into expansion territory, as output rises and new order intakes stabilise

UK manufacturing output rose for the second successive month in November, as the recent downturn in new business intakes halted. Survey data indicated that manufacturers benefited from improved domestic demand

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Irish growth momentum slows, while exporting and cross-border businesses provide a bright spot, underpinning resilience

    Irish growth momentum slows, while exporting and cross-border businesses provide a bright spot, underpinning resilience

The latest quarterly business survey from InterTradeIreland points to more subdued economic sentiment in Q3 2025. The survey, which is the biggest across the island reveals that the proportion of

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Solid growth in Irish manufacturing sector in November

    Solid growth in Irish manufacturing sector in November

Following only a slight improvement in October, operating conditions across Ireland’s manufacturing sector improved solidly in the penultimate month of 2025, according to the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® for November

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Mixed picture for Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector

    Mixed picture for Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector

Scottish Engineering’s final quarterly report card of 2025 rounds off the year demonstrating resilience in Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector, despite continued pressures. Business confidence improved to +4%, export orders

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Edward McCloskey Founder of WaterWipes and owner of Boyne Valley Group named Overall and International 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

    Edward McCloskey Founder of WaterWipes and owner of Boyne Valley Group named Overall and International 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

Edward McCloskey (pictured above) has been named the overall EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 at the 28th annual awards gala held recently at Powerscourt Hotel, Enniskerry, County Wicklow. Founder

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Seafood report shows UK import and export levels on the rise

    Seafood report shows UK import and export levels on the rise

Seafish has published the UK’s only annual report which offers an analysis of seafood data across the entire supply chain, from catch to plate. UK Seafood in Numbers 2024, created by Seafish, the public body that supports the UK

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Ireland’s total food and beverage market will reach €36.6 billion this year

    Ireland’s total food and beverage market will reach €36.6 billion this year

New research from Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) reveals Ireland’s total food and beverage (F&B) market will reach €36.6 billion this year, with a projected CAGR of +3.0% to 2030.

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£54 million for medicines manufacturing growth and sustainability in the UK

    £54 million for medicines manufacturing growth and sustainability in the UK

Innovate UK is rethinking the way medicines are manufactured, improving sustainability, increasing productivity, and reducing environmental impact. Through Innovate UK’s Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme (SMMIP), eight Grand Challenge projects

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Tirlán plans to invest €126 million in whey protein facilities

    Tirlán plans to invest €126 million in whey protein facilities

Tirlán, Ireland’s leading dairy processor, has announced plans for a €126 million investment in a state-of-the-art whey processing facility at its Ballyragget site in Kilkenny. The significant investment marks an

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Johnson & Johnson expands R&D activities in Galway

    Johnson & Johnson expands R&D activities in Galway

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a leader in neurovascular care, has announced the expansion of its Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities in Galway. The Galway site is a hub for

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New programmes will enable women across the island to grow, innovate and scale their business

    New programmes will enable women across the island to grow, innovate and scale their business

The opportunity to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs across the island has been given a boost with the announcement that InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise

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Scottish food and drink sector now worth record £19 billion

    Scottish food and drink sector now worth record £19 billion

The turnover value of Scotland’s 17,000 food and drink businesses has reached a record £19 billion according to new figures revealed at a recent Scotland Food & Drink reception in

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Teagasc opens €12.7 million National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre at Johnstown Castle, Wexford

    Teagasc opens €12.7 million National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre at Johnstown Castle, Wexford

Teagasc has marked a major milestone with the official opening of the National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre (NASRIC) at Johnstown Castle, County Wexford. Set within the Johnstown Castle

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Irish Whiskey distilleries welcome more than 1 million visitors

    Irish Whiskey distilleries welcome more than 1 million visitors

The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA), the representative voice of Irish Whiskey producers, has announced that over one million visitors have toured Irish Whiskey distilleries in the past year, marking a

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ArrayPatch announced as overall winner of the 2025 InterTradeIreland all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition

    ArrayPatch announced as overall winner of the 2025 InterTradeIreland all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition

ArrayPatch has been announced as the winner of the InterTradeIreland all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, walking away with a cash prize of €130,000 to invest in their business. ArrayPatch also

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UK aerospace, textiles and electronics manufacturing surge despite cost challenges

    UK aerospace, textiles and electronics manufacturing surge despite cost challenges

Growth in the aerospace, textiles, electronics, metals and machinery industries pushed the value of UK manufacturing output to £156.5 billion in Q3 2025, according to an analysis of ONS data

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Enterprise Ireland’s national women founders accelerator programme kicks off with twenty-four high-potential start-ups

    Enterprise Ireland’s national women founders accelerator programme kicks off with twenty-four high-potential start-ups

NextWave, a new national women founders accelerator programme, has started, offering tailored supports for female entrepreneurs who have founded high-potential start-ups. This ten-week programme is focused on supporting participants to

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AIM Centre Wins European Award for Supporting the Digital Transition at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2025

    AIM Centre Wins European Award for Supporting the Digital Transition at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2025

AIM Centre has been named the European Winner in the ‘Supporting the Digital Transition’ category at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2025, held during the recent SME Assembly in

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UK drinks industry unites in call on Chancellor not to raise excise duty

    UK drinks industry unites in call on Chancellor not to raise excise duty

As the Autumn Budget approaches, and on the day of a collective meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, the seven trade bodies representing drinks producers across the UK have released a

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Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland to expand Lisburn production facility with €31 million investment

    Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland to expand Lisburn production facility with €31 million investment

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced a €31 million investment into its Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn. The investment will see the creation of a new high-speed

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Ernco Group shares €3.2 million contract to replace ROI road signs

    Ernco Group shares €3.2 million contract to replace ROI road signs

Derrylin-based Ernco Group continues to increase its exports through a contract with the local authority framework in the Republic of Ireland.  A recent bolt on to this contract included Ernco

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UK manufacturing production rises in October despite ongoing weakness in domestic and overseas markets

UK manufacturing output expanded for the first time in a year during October, as companies depleted backlogs of work, increased stocks and, in some cases, were boosted by a restarting

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Weakest improvement in Irish manufacturing conditions for 10 months

    Weakest improvement in Irish manufacturing conditions for 10 months

Data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI for October pointed to only a marginal upturn in manufacturing conditions, with the latest improvement the slowest seen so far in 2025. This

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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

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Ready Egg invests £2.9 million to drive productivity and growth in Fermanagh

    Ready Egg invests £2.9 million to drive productivity and growth in Fermanagh

Lisnaskea-based Ready Egg is to invest £2.9 million to boost productivity and accelerate sales growth. The company provides a wide

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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

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€36 million awarded to a further six ground-breaking projects under DTIF Call 7

    €36 million awarded to a further six ground-breaking projects under DTIF Call 7

The Irish Government has announced funding of €36.9 million for six additional projects under Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies

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£100 million UK investment unveiled as JCB marks 80th birthday

    £100 million UK investment unveiled as JCB marks 80th birthday

JCB has marked its 80th birthday with news of a £100 million investment in ultra-modern manufacturing facilities at its global

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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

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STFC launches powerful new AI supercomputer for UK industry

    STFC launches powerful new AI supercomputer for UK industry

The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched a powerful new supercomputer designed to help UK industry

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Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland lead trade and investment mission to Germany to strengthen economic ties

    Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland lead trade and investment mission to Germany to strengthen economic ties

Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government’s trade and innovation agency and IDA Ireland is leading a trade and investment mission to

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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

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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

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Going for Growth launches 18th cycle of business development programme for ambitious female entrepreneurs

    Going for Growth launches 18th cycle of business development programme for ambitious female entrepreneurs

Going for Growth – a programme for ambitious female entrepreneurs who are seeking to increase revenue, create employment, and explore

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The James Hutton Institute receives a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise

    The James Hutton Institute receives a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise

The James Hutton Institute has received a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise for its new high throughput phenotyping facility,

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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

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Damm inaugurates the new Eagle Brewery in Bedford following £70 million investment

    Damm inaugurates the new Eagle Brewery in Bedford following £70 million investment

Damm, Spain’s largest brewing business, has officially opened its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula – The Damm Eagle Brewery

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Y-MatTec announces UK offshore grout production facility

    Y-MatTec announces UK offshore grout production facility

Danish materials technology company Y-MatTec A/S has announced the Port of Montrose as its preferred location for a DNV-certified grout

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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,

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Manufacturing & Supply Chain West, Conference & Exhibition – University of Limerick – November 26th, 2025

    Manufacturing & Supply Chain West, Conference & Exhibition – University of Limerick – November 26th, 2025

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain West, Conference & Exhibition will be held on Wednesday, November 26th, at the University Of

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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

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Modest upturn in Irish manufacturing performance

    Modest upturn in Irish manufacturing performance

Irish manufacturing conditions improved for the ninth month running in September, albeit at only a modest pace. The latest upturn

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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

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97% of Irish exporters expect to expand into new markets in the next 12 months despite global trade challenges – Enterprise Ireland survey

    97% of Irish exporters expect to expand into new markets in the next 12 months despite global trade challenges – Enterprise Ireland survey

In 2024, Enterprise Ireland client companies achieved exports of €6.66 billion to the US (+8% year-on-year), accounting for 18% of

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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

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Make UK partners with The Quorum Principle to boost UK manufacturing

    Make UK partners with The Quorum Principle to boost UK manufacturing

Make UK has announced an exclusive three-year training partnership with The Quorum Principle Limited that offers UK manufacturers an innovative

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Strong exports underline strength of Irish food and beverage sector says Bank of Ireland

    Strong exports underline strength of Irish food and beverage sector says Bank of Ireland

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and volatility, Ireland’s food and beverage sector continues to show remarkable adaptability and strength, according to

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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

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Economic policy decisions crucial to preserve robust economic growth in Ireland

    Economic policy decisions crucial to preserve robust economic growth in Ireland

The Irish economy continues to perform robustly with continued growth in consumption, employment, and tax receipts, according to the ESRI’s

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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

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Ireland’s Knowledge Transfer momentum accelerates in 2024

    Ireland’s Knowledge Transfer momentum accelerates in 2024

Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI), the national office supporting businesses in accessing expertise, technology, and intellectual property from publicly funded research

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Clonmel Healthcare celebrates 55 years in business and achieves Guaranteed Irish status

    Clonmel Healthcare celebrates 55 years in business and achieves Guaranteed Irish status

Clonmel Healthcare, the number one generic supplier of medicines by value and volume in the Irish market and a trusted

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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

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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

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44% of Irish food and agribusinesses delay investment despite record optimism

    44% of Irish food and agribusinesses delay investment despite record optimism

A new report by ifac (Irish Farm Accounts Co-operative Society) reveals that while record numbers of Irish food and agribusiness

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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

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Production starts at Schneider Electric’s £42 million state-of-the-art manufacturing site in North Yorkshire to turbocharge UK energy transition

    Production starts at Schneider Electric’s £42 million state-of-the-art manufacturing site in North Yorkshire to turbocharge UK energy transition

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art smart

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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,

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