April data highlighted a robust upturn in Irish manufacturing production, supported by a further acceleration in new order growth to its strongest for three years. Domestic demand was the main
Enterprise Ireland recently completed a one-day trade mission to Scotland, led by Minister Niamh Smyth TD, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation. The trade mission visited
Galway Biomedical Limited, a trusted partner in the development and contract manufacturing of medical devices, has announced the opening of their new facility at Ballybrit Business Park, located in the
Carbery Group and its taste division, Synergy Flavours, have entered a partnership with EIT Food, the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community. Co-funded by the EU, EIT Food
BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the shortlist for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025. The Impact Awards aim to recognise
Lidl Ireland has announced an expanded supply deal worth over €30 million with long-standing supplier Keohane Seafoods, which will see the West Cork-based seafood company increase its supply of fresh,
Northern Ireland-based firm Wrightbus is to invest £25 million for cutting-edge research to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles. The investment is set to be transformative in cutting emissions and
Semiconductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has completed Series E funding from a London-based investor, 57 Stars LLC , and earlier stage USA investors. The company headquartered in Paradise Valley, Arizona,
Davy Research has released a new report analysing the potential impacts of President Trump’s tariff agenda on the Irish economy. The report, authored by Kevin Timoney, Chief Economist at Davy,
Responding to the announcement in Washington of US tariffs on EU exports, Simon McKeever, CEO of the Irish Exporters Association, commented: “The announcement marks a pivotal moment for Irish exporters and
Business conditions across the manufacturing sector improved again during March, reflecting solid increases in production and incoming new work. The latest upturn in manufacturing order books was the fastest for
As the UK government advances its industrial strategy, the newly released UK Innovation Report 2025 provides a critical analysis of the nation’s innovation landscape, benchmarking the UK’s industrial sectors against
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group representing the medical technology sector, has released its latest Manufacturing Report, emphasising the urgent need for greater investment in advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. As
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has published a working paper, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance, that assesses the macroeconomic impact of protectionist policies on the
Five years on from the UK’s departure from the EU, a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) giving insight into the UK’s food and drink trade performance
Belfast-based Artemis Technologies, a global leader in zero-emission maritime technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in a multi-million-dollar deal with Delta Marine to help advance clean maritime solutions in
Exports of Irish whiskey surpassed €1 billion in 2024. The latest figures from Bord Bia and the International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) show that Irish whiskey sales exceeded 15
Enterprise Ireland has published its new five-year strategy ‘Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)’, which outlines the organisation’s aims and ambitions for the Irish enterprise base and its purpose to
The UK manufacturing sector continued to face tough operating conditions in February, as ongoing concerns about weak demand and rising cost pressures led to deeper downturns in output, new orders
Irish manufacturers recorded a sustained rebound in production volumes in February, with growth accelerating to its fastest for 12 months amid a moderate uplift in new business intakes. The latest
Suretank, the leading provider of modular and tank solutions for global infrastructure, pharma, marine and energy companies, has announced that it is creating 80 new jobs in County Louth by
Titanic Distillers, Belfast’s first working distillery since Prohibition, has secured a £5 million equity investment from Whiterock to expand its sales team, drive growth in new geographic markets and establish
Ballymena-based rapid diagnostic test supplier, CIGA Healthcare has landed two lucrative contracts with Walmart Marketplace and Austria DM valued at £1.4 million. Founded in 2005, CIGA Healthcare has become a
Manufacturing firm, Canyon Europe, is set to increase its exports to Europe with a £3.1 million investment in a new
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports stood at £5.4
2025 commenced on a solid note, with the Irish manufacturing sector recording an improvement in operating conditions for the first
Pure Engineering Group is investing £4.7 million in its manufacturing facility in Newry. The mechanical engineering firm specialises in the
Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, and makers of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, will
BioPharmaChem Ireland and Irish Medtech, the Ibec groups that represent these sectors, have welcome the new National Life Science Strategy
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has announced the appointment of Gabrielle White as President of the Association. Gabrielle White is
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has released its Food and Drink Manufacturing
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according
Chanelle Pharma, Ireland’s largest manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals for human and animal health, has announced the appointment of Pat McLoughlin
Müller UK & Ireland has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry collaboration. Dairy UK represents
December data pointed to subdued business conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector, with a sustained reduction in new orders contributing
The downturn in the UK manufacturing sector deepened at the end of 2024, as December saw rates of contraction in
Enterprise Ireland has announced that its CEO Leo Clancy (pictured above) will step down from the role in March 2025 to
IDA Ireland has announced its annual performance for 2024 showing continued strong levels of investment and employment across the FDI
The Irish Whiskey Association has announced that Helen Mulholland (pictured above), master blender with Sazerac Ireland, is now to lead
The Irish economy is expected to grow into 2025 with the domestic sectors performing particularly well. Modified domestic demand (MDD),
The UK manufacturing sector showed further signs of contraction in November, as output fell for the first time in seven
Irish manufacturers indicated a sustained rebound in production volumes during November, with output growth edging up to its highest since
Seating Matters is investing £3.7 million in its manufacturing facilities in Limavady and Derry as part of its ambitious expansion
Kerry Group plc has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited
Only a few days remain for ambitious female entrepreneurs to send in their applications for the 17th cycle of Going
October data provided tentative signs of a turnaround in Irish manufacturing sector performance, with both production volumes and incoming new
Techrete, Ireland’s largest architectural precast concrete façade specialist, has launched an innovative range of sustainable concrete products, targeting a 50%
Diageo Ireland is to invest €30 million to expand production capacity for Guinness 0.0 at its St. James’s Gate Brewery
Staffing, energy costs and access to finance are biggest worries for Irish SMEs, SBCI survey reveals
Access to skilled staff, high energy and transport costs, and access to finance are the biggest risks identified by Irish
Kepak, a leading Irish food company, has invested €8 million in its Kilbeggan facility in County Westmeath to enhance market
Irish manufacturers experienced another decline in new work during September, driven by the fastest fall in export sales for five
A new £11 million Cluster Acceleration Programme has been launched in Northern Ireland. The programme has been designed by Invest
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of
Lisburn-based engineering company CASC has secured contracts worth in excess of £10 million with the world’s largest companies in offshore
Invest Northern Ireland has opened its new Hub and event space in Dublin, providing a strategic meeting space for Northern
The headline AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® edged up to its highest level since February and signalled a marginal overall improvement
Magherafelt-based off-site construction firm, P McVey Building Systems, is investing £1.4 million in its business to scale into Great Britain,
Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, has published its new Economic Outlook, forecasting GDP growth of 2% in 2024 and
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