A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products – a
- Mettler-Toledo to Host a Live Webinar on Glass in Glass X- ray Inspection Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray inspection can help to mitigate these risks. Royston, Hertfordshire, UK....
- Rockwell Automation Opens Registration for the 29th Automation Fair At Home – A New, Primarily Virtual Experience The event features keynote speakers, a product & technology showcase, virtual tours and hands-on training opportunities Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and...
A unique cross-border initiative between secondary schools in Louth and North Ireland has been launched. The Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Schools Project, led by Louth & Meath Education and Training Board
Sustainable packaging company Huhtamaki has begun production of molded fiber drinks lids at its Lurgan, County Armagh, site. The lids, used for both hot and cold disposable cups, are fully
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £25 million investment in five new green industry centres. Emerging green industries, ranging from sustainable electronics and making houses fit for the
PTC Therapeutics, a global biopharmaceutical company that delivers transformative therapies for children and adults living with rare diseases, has celebrated its tenth anniversary of operations in Dublin, with the opening
The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has published its Report on the Circular Economy, which examines Ireland’s transition to a Circular Economy and recommends a range of measures designed
This 196-page issue features industry news highlights from the last quarter and the following exclusive deep-dive articles: BMW Group: Laying the foundations for the application of metal Additive Manufacturing in
Pipelife, Ireland’s leading manufacturer and provider of plastic piping systems, has announced the launch of an ambitious 3-year Training, Innovation & Development Programme to support the future growth of the
Wrightbus has signed a landmark deal worth up to half-a-billion pounds to supply more than 1,000 buses to operators Go-Ahead over the next three years. The deal, which is the
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has welcomed its 100th member with international aerospace leader ATI Inc. joining the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) as a Tier One
Kepak, a leading Irish food company, has invested €8 million in its Kilbeggan facility in County Westmeath to enhance market access, quality, and efficiency. This strategic upgrade positions the Kilbeggan
A new report reveals that the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) battery sector is attracting record levels of venture capital (VC) investment. UK-based EV battery start-ups have raised $2.7 billion in
Cork-based diagnostics company Altratech has been approved for a recommended investment of €10.5 million from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. Altratech has developed a groundbreaking molecular testing platform. By
The PPMA Show, the UK’s leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success. Established more
Kilrea company Hutchinson creating 57 jobs in a multi million pound investment to boost productivity
Kilrea-based company Hutchinson is making a significant investment in new equipment that will further boost its productivity and support planned growth including the creation of 57 new jobs. Hutchinson, which currently
A new £7.9 million investment, led by £3.5 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank, will enable scale and growth for Leap Automation Ltd, an emerging leader in low-cost industrial
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has invested £11.5 million across 16 projects to improve and scale-up semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains. The new investment aims to: scale
A new Advisory Board designed to enhance Northern Ireland’s standing as a global leader in green technology and the net zero economy. The Net Zero Advisory Board, supported by Joe
Sustained public investment in industrial biotechnology between 2010 and 2021 has led to a wide range of economic and social benefits for the UK. That is according to a report
Engineering Industries Ireland, the Ibec group representing the industrial engineering, manufacturing, and engineering services sectors, has welcomed the Government’s ambition outlined in Budget 2025, particularly the commitment to review the
A new £11 million Cluster Acceleration Programme has been launched in Northern Ireland. The programme has been designed by Invest Northern Ireland to support businesses, in particular SMEs, to work
Thrust WSH to Exhibit at Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Scotland 2024, Showcasing Innovations in High-Performance Marine Technology and Water Speed Record Research Thrust WSH, a developer in
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has announced that Albert Manifold has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2024 and that he
MMC Ireland, the leading industry body for modern methods of construction in the country, has welcomed the publication of the
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced plans to invest €6.44 million ($7.16 million) in its beverage production International Operations hub
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd
Belfast-based software company, Allsop, has secured a new contract worth over £300,000 in Europe with a leading European grocery distributor
Nestlé UK & Ireland is investing more than £150 million to upgrade its Nestlé Purina PetCare factory in Wisbech. The Cambridgeshire
Integer Holdings Corporation, a leading medical device contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has formally announced the completion of its
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of
Entrepreneur and winner of Innovate UK’s 2023 Young Innovators award, Orlando Ely (pictured), has turned to additive manufacturing, better known
Lisburn-based engineering company CASC has secured contracts worth in excess of £10 million with the world’s largest companies in offshore
Eli Lilly and Company has announced a $1 billion expansion of its Limerick, Ireland, manufacturing site to increase production of
Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology and services, today celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its Research and Development (R&D)
Four-in-ten organisations (39%) have cited revenue losses as a key long-term consequence of the labour shortage. This is according to new
MMC Ireland, the largest industry representative body for stakeholders in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) sector, has today submitted
Confusion around digital transformation is risking paralysis among SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter. Donna Edwards, director of the North West
The European project LIFE – AUDIT PLUS has opened a call for energy-intensive industries in which it offers a free
ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale
Cara Partners, a member of the Schwabe Group, has announced a €130 million modernisation and expansion of its Little Island
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,
The start of the highly anticipated 2024 PPMA Show is nearly here. The show will take place once again at
Small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability
According to Toyota Material Handling (UK) as fossil fuels are phased out and the electrification of road transport and materials
The 5th instalment of the annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place on September 12, boasting
Britvic, the UK-based global soft drinks business, is celebrating the opening of its upgraded national distribution centre in Leicestershire, following
Hurst Engineering Services Ltd, based in County Fermanagh, has successfully secured four contracts in Britain, totalling £2.5 million. The contracts
The Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey, a comprehensive report on knowledge transfer activities in Ireland, has published its findings for the
Engineering Industries Ireland (EII), the Ibec group representing the engineering manufacturing and services sector, is calling on the Government to
Make UK’s latest deep dive into the state of UK infrastructure is out now! ‘Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and
Manufacturing is one of the UK’s success stories. With an output valued at £224 billion[1], we are now the eighth
Unipart Group has announced the retirement of its Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr John M. Neill CBE, after an illustrious
Ashland has completed the second expansion of its pharmaceutical injectables manufacturing and R&D lab at the National Science Park in
Drinks Ireland/Spirits, the Ibec representative group for the wider spirits sector in Ireland, has published its annual Spirits Report. The
Manufacturers face rising energy and labour costs, regulatory pressures, and growing environmental responsibilities. Among their common challenges is waste management
Chanelle Pharma, Ireland’s largest manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals for human and animal health, has appointed Angelo Gatto (pictured) as CEO.
The July AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® indicated a broad stabilisation in operating conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector at the