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
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- Designer Group invests €10 million in new Modular Manufacturing facility in County Meath 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...
- Greenvolt Next delivers 4MW solar farm for Sanofi in Waterford Greenvolt Next, part of Greenvolt Group, a leading specialist in renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, has completed the development of a 4 MW solar PV plant for...
- IDA Ireland publishes whitepaper on the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland 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...
- BioPharma & Life Sciences Connected Live – January 22nd 2026 – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected Live Conference and Exhibition will be held on Thursday, January...
- Record €491 million lifesciences & health tech VC investment in Ireland 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...
Greenvolt Next, part of Greenvolt Group, a leading specialist in renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, has completed the development of a 4 MW solar PV plant for
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
Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected Live Conference and Exhibition will be held on Thursday, January
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
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
The James Hutton Institute has received a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise for its new high throughput phenotyping facility, part of the Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC), housed in
In 2024, Enterprise Ireland client companies achieved exports of €6.66 billion to the US (+8% year-on-year), accounting for 18% of total exports. Exports to the European Single Market grew by
The Irish economy continues to perform robustly with continued growth in consumption, employment, and tax receipts, according to the ESRI’s Quarterly Economic Commentary Forecast summary, Autumn 2025. The forecast for
ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has announced the launch of ABM Connect™ for Life Sciences in Ireland. The platform is designed to help life sciences
Scottish businesses have delivered their highest-ever level of planned international sales – reaching an unprecedented £2.46 billion during 2024/25, a 20% increase on the previous year – with support from Scottish Enterprise. This
In response to the US trade tariffs, Enterprise Ireland has launched two new grants to support Enterprise Ireland client companies to assess and respond to the impact of US trade
The value of UK manufacturing output grew to £155.8 billion in Q2 2025, up 1.5% (£3.8 billion) from the same period in 2024, driven primarily by a 5.8% (£1.8 billion)
Enterprise Ireland has welcomed the clarity and certainty provided for Irish exporters with the confirmation of a 15% US tariff rate on EU goods exported to the US, as part
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd of October 2025. Encompassing a comprehensive conference
DHL opens new facility in Dublin to support rapid growth of technology, life sciences and healthcare
DHL Supply Chain has announced the opening of a new multi-user facility in Dublin, as part of the €637 million investment into the UK & Ireland region. The site is
Enterprise Ireland has announced that its clients have achieved record exports of €36.75 billion in 2024, up 7% on 2023, with all territories and major sectors recording increases, surpassing the
IDA Ireland has welcomed the commitment by Astellas, one of Japan’s largest life sciences companies and a leading developer and manufacturer of pharmaceutical products globally, to deliver a series of
The winners of the Insider’s Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2025 have been announced. Awards recognise the quality products and services that manufacturing and engineering companies from across Northern Ireland
BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the winners of the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine was
With the introduction of its RackBot™ system Rainbow Dynamics has broken through the cost barriers that have prevented many SMEs from introducing automated mini-load tote picking systems in the past
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
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
The finalists of the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme have been revealed today, with the 24 shortlisted
Responding to the announcement in Washington of US tariffs on EU exports, Simon McKeever, CEO of the Irish Exporters Association,
The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025 is set to return on 28th–29th May 2025 at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, bringing
Innovate UK has announced an investment over £14 million across 29 innovative projects to help make the UK’s medicines manufacturing
Biopharma and Lifesciences UK Conference & Exhibition – March 27th 2025 – Novotel London West W6 8DR
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Ballymena-based rapid diagnostic test supplier, CIGA Healthcare has landed two lucrative contracts with Walmart Marketplace and Austria DM valued at
BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the launch of its inaugural
InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland have announced that The TCI Network’s annual Global Cluster Conference will be hosted
BioPharmaChem Ireland and Irish Medtech, the Ibec groups that represent these sectors, have welcome the new National Life Science Strategy
Aerogen has announced details of a €300 million transformational scaling and investment plan, which will result in the creation of
Enterprise Ireland’s End of Year Results for 2024 confirm that total employment at companies supported by the agency increased to
Chanelle Pharma, Ireland’s largest manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals for human and animal health, has announced the appointment of Pat McLoughlin
As part of its long-term plans in Ireland, MSD has agreed to acquire the WuXi Vaccines manufacturing facility located in
The Future Medicines Institute (FMI), a £55 million industry-led collaborative initiative aimed at advancing North Ireland’s Precision Medicine sector, has
Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected
Hovione, an international pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has officially commissioned an expansion at its manufacturing facility in
Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new off-site manufacturing (OSM) facility at Junction 17 National Enterprise Park in Portlaoise,
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc, a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, has announced an additional 330 roles
Twenty-two of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs and innovators presented new research breakthroughs to leading figures in business and industry at a
Made Smarter Adoption, the UK Government’s programme helping SME manufacturers adopt technology and digital skills, will continue next year and
Novartis Ireland has marked its Collaboration Agreement with Deciphex, a Dublin-based digital pathology company, at a specially convened roundtable on
PTC Therapeutics, a global biopharmaceutical company that delivers transformative therapies for children and adults living with rare diseases, has celebrated
Sustained public investment in industrial biotechnology between 2010 and 2021 has led to a wide range of economic and social
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd
Integer Holdings Corporation, a leading medical device contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has formally announced the completion of its
Eli Lilly and Company has announced a $1 billion expansion of its Limerick, Ireland, manufacturing site to increase production of
Businesses from across the island have been recognised in the Business Post Hot 100 start-ups, in association with Enterprise Ireland.
The Irish Government has announced a new cycle of the Seed and Venture Capital Scheme which will operate for the
Ashland has completed the second expansion of its pharmaceutical injectables manufacturing and R&D lab at the National Science Park in
Chanelle Pharma, Ireland’s largest manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals for human and animal health, has appointed Angelo Gatto (pictured) as CEO.
Ireland’s attractiveness as a location for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains strong according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey Ireland.
A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs
Ireland’s largest construction and engineering firm, Sisk has moved over 200 of its staff into a newly retrofitted building at
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the most innovative,
Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government’s trade and innovation agency, has announced that client exports reached a record €34.57 billion in
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