FactoryXChange 2.0, led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), has secured €5.7 million in funding from the European Commission and Enterprise Ireland to deliver digital and sustainable manufacturing supports over the
With global demand for dairy products projected to increase over the coming decade[1], Müller UK & Ireland has outlined its next phase of transformation for its site in West Lancashire.
Bangor-based McWhinney’s Sausages is investing £2.2 million in new equipment to increase productivity and automation. McWhinney’s will significantly increase production capacity by introducing a new spiral freezer and automatic packing line,
December saw further signs of growth emanating from the UK manufacturing sector. Output rose for the third successive month and new orders increased for the first time since September 2024,
December data highlighted a moderate upturn in Irish manufacturing sector performance, supported by sustained rises in output, new work and employment. However, there was an overall loss of momentum since
Engineering sub-component manufacturer, PQE Technology, has officially opened a new 4,225 sq m purpose-built A rated NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) factory in Cootehill, County Cavan, enabling a 50% increase
Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has published its latest Economic Outlook, which forecasts domestic demand growth of 2.8% in 2026, following a 3.4% growth rate in 2025. The Outlook
IDA Ireland’s annual results show a commendable start to the agency’s new strategy, delivering growth and first-time investment alongside major transformative initiatives in the areas of sustainability, talent advancement (up-skilling),
Ireland’s positive economic performance continues with growth in consumption and tax receipts, according to the ESRI’s Quarterly Economic Commentary Forecast summary – Winter 2025. However, there is evidence of a
The ESRI has published its medium-term Economic Outlook. The report highlights the Irish economy’s remarkable performance over the past decade, and warns of vulnerabilities to external risks in the years
Two Irish companies — St Killians Candle Co, based in Cahir, County Tipperary, and Keltech of Waterford — are marking a significant milestone in their 15-year collaboration with the production
Designer Group has expanded its Modular Manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a new €10 million facility in Kells, County Meath. The 4,000 sq m purpose built workshop reflects the
A new report by the ESRI, Assessing Economic Trends in Ireland and Northern Ireland, has been launched. This is the first report in a new annual ESRI series examining economic developments
IDA Ireland has published a comprehensive new whitepaper: ‘The Future of Biopharma in Ireland: Unlocking Growth Through Innovation, Investment, and Collaboration’. The in-depth report, powered by contributions from several leading
Irish lifesciences and health tech companies set a new decade-high record in 2024 raising €491.3 million across 89 VC deals, including 80 deals for Enterprise Ireland-backed firms — according to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lidl Ireland has officially open the doors to Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket in Maynooth, marking the realisation of
UK manufacturing output expanded for the first time in a year during October, as companies depleted backlogs of work, increased
Data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI for October pointed to only a marginal upturn in manufacturing conditions, with the
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and leading global provider of integrated electronic manufacturing solutions, has announced an expansion of
World-leading bus firm Wrightbus has continued its roll-out of service partners in Germany by joining forces with well-known leasing firm
The University of Limerick-hosted SSPC Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals has revealed a very significant national contribution in its latest
Going for Growth – a programme for ambitious female entrepreneurs who are seeking to increase revenue, create employment, and explore
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £4 million of financial support to businesses in the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough
Damm, Spain’s largest brewing business, has officially opened its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula – The Damm Eagle Brewery
A new plan to strengthen business innovation in Northern Ireland has been unveiled. The Collaborative Innovation Plan, has been co-created
Irish manufacturing conditions improved for the ninth month running in September, albeit at only a modest pace. The latest upturn
Panelto Foods, one of Ireland’s leading bread manufacturers, has celebrated another significant milestone in its growth journey with the announcement
G&F Precision Molding has announced its expansion into Ireland, opening a new engineering and sales facility in Mullingar. This facility
Inpute Technologies, a leading provider of enterprise automation solutions, has announced the acquisition of Treaty Digital Solutions. Treaty Digital is
The Irish economy continues to perform robustly with continued growth in consumption, employment, and tax receipts, according to the ESRI’s
Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 40 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across
The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) has been launched at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in
A package has been announced to support the retention of manufacturing jobs at Alexander Dennis in Scotland. Alexander Dennis is
Seagate Technology Holdings has announced a £115 million investment over five years in the development of new hard drive technology,
The UK has climbed to 11th in global manufacturing rankings,with output valued at $279 billion, as the sector continues to
The Chancellor has been asked to give a lifeline to distillers in the Autumn Budget as the Scotch Whisky industry
MBRYONICS, a Galway-based leader in photonic satellite optical communication networks, has opened its new Photon-1 volume manufacturing facility in Dangan
The UK manufacturing sector continued to face a tough operating environment in August. Weak market conditions, tariff uncertainties and downbeat
August data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® indicated a modest upturn in Irish manufacturing conditions, but the pace of
Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €27.6 million
Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 68 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across
Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra are investing almost £2 million to grow exports and create 24 new good jobs. The investments will
Over £55 million to be invested in Mid Ulster economy, creating 450 new jobs across multiple sectors
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £8 million of financial support to Mid Ulster businesses which will lead to a
A new project aims to add capacity for the manufacture of sub-sea power cables for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Rosyth
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Ambition to Grow is helping over 250 companies to create
The vast majority of businesses in Northern Ireland (79%) continue to trade well or reasonably, despite numerous headwinds, according to
A new report from industrial systems integrator Austin Consultants challenges the narrative of decline in UK manufacturing and highlights how many manufacturers
Advise, the AI-powered data analytics platform provider, has announced its expansion into the UK, fuelled by a recent investment of
Irish manufacturers started the third quarter of 2025 with another solid increase in output levels, supported by an upturn in
The start of the third quarter saw the UK manufacturing downturn show signs of easing. The rate of contraction in
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