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
Industrial
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
Several of Ireland’s leading organisations have been named as finalists in the 2025 Business & Finance ESG Awards, in association with Grant Thornton, recognising outstanding efforts in Environmental, Social, and
Half of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) investment in research projects last year was made to organisations outside London and the south-east. This is the highest proportion of UKRI funding
SICK, one of the world’s leading industrial solution providers for sensor-based applications, has brought a new safety solution to the market with its End of Arm Safeguard (EOAS) for collaborative robots (cobots).
Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) celebrated the official opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk on Thursday 13th March 2025, marking a significant milestone
Sisk has successfully completed testing of a new low-carbon technology to decarbonise concrete at its Wembley Park project site in London. Initial test results demonstrate over 70 percent of carbon
Midland Steel, Ireland’s leading steel reinforcement company, has officially opened its fully automated SMART steel fabrication facility in Portlaoise. This €16 million state-of-the-art facility will create 62 jobs over the next
Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI) has announced the launch of the Vision Accelerator at its headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. This initiative builds on DMI’s commitment to Cognitive Manufacturing and the work
Organisers of Automation UK 2025, the country’s leading exhibition for automation, robotics and machine vision, have announced the first keynote speaker for the event: Jake Hall (pictured above), the Manufacturing
A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies has been officially opened in North Ayrshire, fuelling economic growth and helping to position the region as a
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
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre has announced the appointment of David Bermingham (pictured) as its new Director of AI. David will spearhead the launch and expansion of the AIM
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
People across the UK will be asked to share their views on ultra-processed foods as part of a new project intended to help shape research and policy on UPFs. It
Global Underwater Hub (GUH) and Scottish Enterprise (SE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see them work in partnership to establish a sub-sea supply chain ecosystem as a
The South Eastern Applied Materials (SEAM) Research Centre has marked its 15th anniversary with the launch of Ireland’s largest Industrial CT and X-ray Imaging Solutions Centre and the opening of
In response to increased demand, LMETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk has announced monthly courses in Advanced Construction Technologies, which includes 3D concrete printing, to run throughout 2025,
Addressing anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation is essential to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according to a new report by the National Manufacturing Institute
Spending on gas for electricity in Ireland was cut by almost one billion euro last year, as wind energy supplied 32 per cent of Ireland’s electricity. Irish wind farms saved
IDA Ireland has unveiled its new five-year strategy, Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation, 2025-29, building on its previous success in helping to transform the Irish economy.
Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has announced a new Digital Centre of Excellence, designed to increase operational
InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland have announced that The TCI Network’s annual Global Cluster Conference will be hosted
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports stood at £5.4
Dungannon-based Mackle Food Company has announced a £6.3 million investment to expand its factory, enhance automation, and boost productivity. The
2025 commenced on a solid note, with the Irish manufacturing sector recording an improvement in operating conditions for the first
Ten projects are to receive €12.1 million in funding to access cutting-edge equipment to increase R&D collaboration and competitiveness for
Pure Engineering Group is investing £4.7 million in its manufacturing facility in Newry. The mechanical engineering firm specialises in the
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its partners have announced new feasibility awards to develop and improve resource-efficient or bio-based
The AIM Centre, based in Sligo, has announced the establishment of an AI Studio, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower
Cork-based software company, CompuCal Calibration Solutions has partnered with Pro-Reliability Solutions (PRS), combining CompuCal’s award-winning Enterprise Asset Management platform with PRS’ expert knowledge and reliability
The AIM Centre, in partnership with AbbVie and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, has successfully introduced the VEX Robotics programme
BioPharmaChem Ireland and Irish Medtech, the Ibec groups that represent these sectors, have welcome the new National Life Science Strategy
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), supported by Ibec,
Enterprise Ireland’s End of Year Results for 2024 confirm that total employment at companies supported by the agency increased to
The British Treasury has lost half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch Whisky
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has released its Food and Drink Manufacturing
Make UK has partnered with Protex AI, a leader in artificial intelligence solutions for workplace safety, to promote proactive safety
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according
Müller UK & Ireland has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry collaboration. Dairy UK represents
As part of its long-term plans in Ireland, MSD has agreed to acquire the WuXi Vaccines manufacturing facility located in
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
A new round of the EU’s tariff suspension/quota scheme applications opened on Monday, 1 January 2025, and is inviting applications
Wind Energy Ireland has launched a new interactive website, providing a comprehensive comparison of wind energy production and the associated
Navantia, a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company specialising in the design and construction of high technology military and civilian vessels, is
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
Pioneering manufacturing trade association Automate UK has announced the appointment of Peter Williamson (pictured right) as its new Chairman, succeeding
IDA Ireland, in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn, has published the latest in its Labour Market Pulse report series, which
UK food manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales
Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has released its 2024 Manufacturing in Ireland Report, “Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland recently revealed the winners of
Make UK has joined forces with EngineeringUK, Enginuity and the Royal Academy of Engineering to help engineering and manufacturing employers
The 2025 National Construction Summit is being held on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd of April at the Sport Ireland
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