NewPower – a bold enterprise that converts diesel buses into zero-emission electric vehicles – has received its first order from one of the UK’s largest bus operators that will help
Innovation
![Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo leads the way securing Arctic Edge Project funding](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ArcticEdgeJuly2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance SME manufacturing needs in the North West regions of Europe.
![Beckman Coulter Diagnostics announces a €10 million investment and 80 jobs in Mid-West Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BeckmanCoulterDiagnosticsIreland-505x306_c.jpg)
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, the largest employer in East Clare and among the largest in the county, has announced a €10 million investment at its high-tech site at O´Callaghan´s Mills that
![Spin-out SOLVE to digitally transform chemical manufacturing](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SOLVEJuly2024-505x306_c.jpg)
A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs and fertilisers. Pandemic-beating drugs could enter production more quickly and
![Foundation industries key to sustainable UK automotive sector](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/InnovateUKAutomotiveIndustry-505x306_c.jpg)
A new report has set out five key recommendations to support the sustainable future of the UK automotive industry. The report is published by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Transforming
![Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ACEPandaJuly2024-505x306_c.jpg)
More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Ballymount, Dublin. Installed last year
![Irish economic optimism continues to outshine Eurozone counterparts](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GrantThorntonIrelandOffices-505x306_c.jpg)
New research released by Grant Thornton has revealed that Irish businesses’ optimism about the outlook of Ireland’s economy for the next 12 months remains buoyant, with almost three quarters (73%)
![Explore innovative processing and packaging technologies at PPMA Show](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPMAShowMay2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each September, world-class companies come together to display their latest cutting-edge
![Invest NI supports half a billion investment in future economic growth and business success](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/InvestNIPerformanceJuly2024-505x306_c.png)
Over half a billion of investment will be made in the Northern Ireland economy as a result of Invest Northern Ireland support. In 2023/24 Invest NI offered £93 million of
![Adopting circular economy principles could add an additional £475 million to Northern Ireland’s economy and boost Ireland’s economy by €2.3 billion](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/InterTradeIrelandJuly2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Cross-border co-operation on sustainability took a leap forward with the first meeting of the All-Island Circular Economy Forum. InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, brought together Government departments and agencies across
![Construction commences on Diageo’s €200 million brewery in County Kildare](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DiageoKildareJuly2024-505x306_c.jpg)
The sod has been turned on Diageo’s new €200 million state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare. The new facility will brew lagers and ales including Rockshore, Harp,
![Applications open for the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme 2024](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CircularEconomyInnovationGrantsJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Applications for the 2024 funding round of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) are now open. This grant scheme aims to support innovation and circular economy projects by social
![Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 12th September 2024](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NIManufacturingEventGraphic2024-505x306_c.jpg)
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on Thursday, 12th of September 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme
![Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in the food and drink sector spent €165 million on R&D activities in 2023](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EnterpriseIrelandFoodInnovateJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Enterprise Ireland saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million in 2023. 123 companies operating in the sector spent €100,000
![PCI Pharma Services to construct new pharmaceutical packaging facility at CityNorth Business Campus](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PCIPharmaJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
PCI Pharma Services, a leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has signed a 25-year lease agreement and will construct a new industrial facility at CityNorth Business Campus in
![Revive Active opens 10,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mullingar](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ReviveActiveJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Revive Active, Ireland’s No1 VMS brand, has opened its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mullingar, County Westmeath. This new 10,000 sq ft factory comes on the back of Revive Active’s
![CÚRAM SFI research centre delivers 12-fold return on Government investment](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CuramIrelandJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre for medical devices based at the University of Galway, has launched an economic report that puts its value to the Irish economy
![Lidl Ireland gives a €30 million ‘Kickstart’ to over 250 Irish producers](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LidlHeaderResized-505x306_c.jpg)
Lidl Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to a new batch of 48 Irish producers from across the country who successfully earned a place on the retailer’s coveted Kickstart
![Youway celebrates opening of its Flagship GMP Depot in Dublin](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/YourWayJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Yourway, a global leader in integrated clinical supply solutions, has marked the grand opening of its new flagship GMP depot in Dublin. Yourway is supported by the Irish government through
![Construction starts on AMIC’s Factory of the Future to reinvigorate Northern Ireland’s industrial potential](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AMICJune2024-505x306_c.png)
Construction has started on a state-of-the-art Factory of the Future at Global Point in Newtownabbey led by Queen’s University Belfast, which is key to an exciting future for advanced manufacturing
![Kerry Dairy Ireland opens state-of-the-art cheestrings facility in Charleville](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/KerryDairyIrelandJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Kerry Dairy Ireland, a division of Kerry Group, has announced the official opening of its new Cheestrings facility in Charleville, County Cork. The expanded plant represents a significant investment in
![Derry business wins multi-million contract following investment in state-of-the-art equipment](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HunterApparelJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Derry-based professional clothing company Hunter Apparel Solutions has won a £3.5 million contract with Dublin Fire Brigade. The contract follows a £1 million investment in new machinery by Hunter which
![Power & Energy Conference & Exhibition – June 13th 2024 – The Tower Hotel, Waterford](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PowerEnergy2024Picture-505x306_c.jpg)
The Power and Energy Conference brings together leaders and innovators to explore opportunities to deliver energy security and sustainable economic development. The event connects the partnerships required to deliver a secure diversified
![Almac Group announces record revenue figure resulting from another year of growth](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AlmacGroupLogo-505x306_c.jpeg)
Almac Group, the Craigavon-based global contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation, has announced its financial results for year ending 30
![New campaign links Scottish manufacturers with energy transition opportunities](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ScottishEnterpriseMay2024-505x306_c.png)
A new campaign by Scotland’s national and international economic development agency Scottish Enterprise aims to alert businesses – particularly SMEs –
![Diageo undertakes paper-based bottle trial for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DiageoBaileysMay2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, has trialed paper-based packaging for Baileys, the
![Hubs launched to create a sustainable future for UK manufacturing](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EPSRCRobotics-505x306_c.jpg)
Five new hubs have been launched which aim to address the challenge of commercialising early-stage research within key areas of
![Discover cutting-edge processing and packaging machinery at PPMA Show](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPMAShowMay2024-505x306_c.jpg)
The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, PPMA Show, will return to the NEC in Birmingham between 24-26 September
![NIBRT opens new Advanced Therapies manufacturing research & training facility](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NIBRTMay2024-505x306_c.jpg)
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) has officially launched a new advanced therapies facility. This expansion will
![£86 million investment to accelerate UK development of super turbines](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/UKResearchInnovationOffshoreWind-505x306_c.jpg)
Ambitious plans to keep the UK at the forefront of technology development in offshore wind have been given the green
![UPS Healthcare opens its first dedicated facility in Dublin to support the Irish pharma and medical sectors](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UPSHealthcareDublinFacilityCompressed-505x306_c.jpg)
The pharma and medical device industries are booming in Ireland, and that is creating an increased need for integrated, globally
![CEO of Irish Manufacturing Research, Barry Kennedy, among those honoured by Engineers Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EngineersIrelandFellowshipMay2024-505x306_c.jpg)
A number of leading Irish broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and academics were honoured with Fellowships of engineering representative body, Engineers Ireland, at
![€104 million investment for science research in Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFIBanner-505x306_c.jpg)
A €104 million investment in scientific research across Ireland has been announced. The funding is being allocated to four SFI
![Nucleic acid medicines manufacture receives £4.5 million in funding](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/InnovateUKNucleicAcid-505x306_c.jpg)
Five projects will receive funding to develop and commercialise innovative solutions for the manufacturing of nucleic acid medicines. Innovate UK
![€2.4 billion investment in Kildare Innovation Campus](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/KildareInnovationCampusMay2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Kildare Innovation Campus (KIC), located in a parkland setting on 184 acres between Celbridge and Leixlip, has announced a €2.4
![IMR prepares to Demystify, Derisk and Deliver at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ManufacturingEventMontage-505x306_c.jpg)
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) will be participating in this year’s National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place
![New Process Development Services Director appointed at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cork site](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ThermoFisherPeterMcDonald-505x306_c.jpg)
Thermo Fisher Scientific has appointed Peter McDonald (pictured above) as Process Development Services (PDS) Director at its contract pharmaceutical development
![Wrightbus plans major European expansion](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WrightbusFactory-505x306_c.jpg)
World-beating zero-emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus has unveiled plans for more jobs and widespread European expansion following 12 months of strong
![National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024 – 28th & 29th May – RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NationalManufacturingSupplyChainMontageJanuary2018Cropped-505x306_c.jpg)
Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the
![Industry leader to head up Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre at UL](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PharmaceuticalManufacturingTechnologyCentreDamonWarnock-505x306_c.jpg)
An experienced pharmaceutical industry leader has been appointed as Director of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre at University of Limerick.
![Report reveals ‘True Impact’ of manufacturing is nearly a quarter of UK GDP](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MTA1-505x306_c.jpg)
Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought, according to a major new report.
![ATU Innovation Hub secures €45.75 million of Disruptive Technologies Innovation Funding (DTIF)](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ATUInnovationHubApril2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Demonstrating a commitment to innovation and technological advancement, Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Innovation Hubs (iHubs) have achieved outstanding success within
![Booze brands remain on top in annual ranking of top 25 Irish brands](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Guinness0.0DublinOctober2020-505x306_c.jpg)
Valued at EUR2.4 billion, Guinness remains the most valuable Irish brand for the third consecutive year, according to new data from Brand Finance,
![Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore Network (NIMO) launched to propel maritime excellence](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NIMOApril2024Cropped-505x306_c.jpg)
Northern Ireland’s maritime and offshore sectors are set to reach new heights with the launch of the Northern Ireland Maritime
![AstraZeneca’s 25-year milestone](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AstraZenecaApril2024-505x306_c.jpg)
AstraZeneca is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the merger of Swedish Astra AB and UK-based Zeneca Group PLC in 1999.
![New Smarter Factory Technology Gateway to propel Irish companies into a digital future](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SmarterFactoryTechnologyGatewayApril2024-505x306_c.jpg)
The new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway (SFT) launched recently at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Moylish Campus, is
![Funding of €6.8 million announced for sustainable disruptive technology MedTech project](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DTIFApril2024-505x306_c.jpg)
The Irish Government has announced funding of a further €6.8 million for a twelfth project under Call 6 of the
![Made Smarter and tech institutes partner to help UK manufacturers go digital](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NERICStephanieWestTabsKhojaniMarch2024-505x306_c.jpeg)
Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies:
![Mbryonics awarded €17.5 million from European Innovation Council](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MbryonicsMarch2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Galway-based space tech company Mbryonics has been approved for a recommended investment of €17.5 million from the European Innovation Council
![National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024 – 28-29th May – RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ManufacturingMontage-505x306_c.jpg)
The annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will he held at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, on Tuesday, 28th,
![Astellas Ireland breaks ground on new €330 million state-of-the-art facility in Tralee](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AstellasPharmaSeptember2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Astellas Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc, recently held a ceremony to mark the breaking of the
![Winners of £12 million REforMM CR&D competition announced](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/InnovateUKMarch2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Innovate UK has announced the 18 projects selected in the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) collaborative R&D competition.
![New Research highlights business opportunities in the All-island Circular Economy](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IntertradeIrelandMarch2024-505x306_c.jpg)
InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, has launched a report revealing new business opportunities available in the all-island circular economy
![Lack of workers led automation decisions in 2023](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HowToRobotMarch2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Why did businesses automate in 2023? New data from HowToRobot shows the role of labor shortages, inflation, and employee well-being
![Arla Foods to invest €210 million in English dairy](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ArlaFoodsTawValleyEngland-1-505x306_c.jpg)
Farmer-owned Arla Foods, one of the world’s leading mozzarella producers, has announced its largest ever investment – €210 million –
![National Construction Summit –18th April 2024 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ConstructionSummitCompressed-505x306_c.jpg)
The 2024 National Construction Summit is being held on Thursday, April 18th at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin.
![Net Zero Exchange visit to Malaysia and Singapore to showcase Northern Ireland as a key player in the Green Economy](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/InvestNIMarch2024Compressed-505x306_c.jpg)
This week a Northern Ireland Net Zero Exchange mission, led by Invest Northern Ireland, is visiting Malaysia and Singapore to
![Five Key Steps for Supply Chain Integration](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PrincipalLogisiticsGraphic-505x306_c.jpg)
Businesses across the supply chain understand the value of integrating various applications to enable a seamless and increasingly automated flow