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
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UK manufacturing output expanded for the first time in a year during October, as companies depleted backlogs of work, increased stocks and, in some cases, were boosted by a restarting
Smurfit Westrock has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind adherence and clinical packaging facility, reinforcing Ireland’s role at the forefront of global healthcare. Over €40 million was invested in the brand-new site which
Data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI for October pointed to only a marginal upturn in manufacturing conditions, with the latest improvement the slowest seen so far in 2025. This
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and leading global provider of integrated electronic manufacturing solutions, has announced an expansion of its Fermoy medical facility in North Cork. The investment is
KES Group has announced the official opening of its Phase 3 expansion at Strabane Business Park, which will see the company significantly increase its advanced manufacturing capacity and create 40
Delivered in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland, Local Enterprise Offices, and Údarás na Gaeltachta, the Get Exporting programme is open now for Irish SMEs to register their interest. The Get
JCB has marked its 80th birthday with news of a £100 million investment in ultra-modern manufacturing facilities at its global headquarters in the UK. The project at the company’s plant
Manchester-based paint manufacturer HMG Paints has officially opened its new department known as the ‘Len Hutton Centre’, a modern facility dedicated to water-based production. The opening of this department will
Forest Industries Ireland, the voice of the Forestry and Timber industries in Ireland, has welcomed a landmark report from the Timber in Construction Steering Group which outlines a roadmap for
World-leading bus firm Wrightbus has continued its roll-out of service partners in Germany by joining forces with well-known leasing firm Kazenmaier to help make it easier for operators to switch
Innovate UK’s new ‘AgriScale’ pilot will enable agri-tech businesses to scale within the UK, strengthening the country’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and driving growth in the agri-tech sector. By focusing on
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £4 million of financial support to businesses in the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council area, which will lead to a total investment of
Danish materials technology company Y-MatTec A/S has announced the Port of Montrose as its preferred location for a DNV-certified grout production facility in the UK. The facility will supply Y-MatTec’s
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed Neil Mantle (pictured), Group Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Materials at Rolls-Royce, to its Board. An experienced manufacturing executive, Neil has played
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Export Industry Awards. Meath-based, Hanley Energy, global innovators in Critical Power and Energy Management solutions, has been crowned the
A new plan to strengthen business innovation in Northern Ireland has been unveiled. The Collaborative Innovation Plan, has been co-created by Innovate UK (the UK’s innovation agency), the Department for
Irish manufacturing conditions improved for the ninth month running in September, albeit at only a modest pace. The latest upturn in manufacturing performance was driven by a faster rise in
G&F Precision Molding has announced its expansion into Ireland, opening a new engineering and sales facility in Mullingar. This facility serves as a launch pad for a future production operation
Make UK has announced an exclusive three-year training partnership with The Quorum Principle Limited that offers UK manufacturers an innovative collaborative approach to improving operational performance. The partnership addresses critical
Inpute Technologies, a leading provider of enterprise automation solutions, has announced the acquisition of Treaty Digital Solutions. Treaty Digital is a specialist in real-time business intelligence and digital solutions with
Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 40 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across its North Western and North Eastern Regional Office Networks. First
Industrial businesses across the board are exploring the ‘art of the possible’ to build in resilience and de-risk assets. By François Disch, Digital Transformation Delivery Lead, Schneider Electric Since presenting
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art smart
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,
A new programme to help companies manufacture deep tech products as they take them from prototype to market has been
The UK has climbed to 11th in global manufacturing rankings,with output valued at $279 billion, as the sector continues to
MBRYONICS, a Galway-based leader in photonic satellite optical communication networks, has opened its new Photon-1 volume manufacturing facility in Dangan
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
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre has announced the launch of its new AI Accelerator Programme for manufacturing companies, a
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
A project using large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has completed its second phase, with results showing strong potential
Global conveyor belt supplier Smiley Monroe has announced the opening of a new conveyor belt depot in the Midlands, UK.
Mallusk-headquartered construction material manufacturer, Brett Martin, has announced its first international manufacturing venture, with a new factory in De-Pare, Wisconsin,
Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s most active private equity firms, has invested £2.6 million in PowerPhotonic, a leading
The value of UK manufacturing output grew to £155.8 billion in Q2 2025, up 1.5% (£3.8 billion) from the same
Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra are investing almost £2 million to grow exports and create 24 new good jobs. The investments will
A new project aims to add capacity for the manufacture of sub-sea power cables for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Rosyth
The vast majority of businesses in Northern Ireland (79%) continue to trade well or reasonably, despite numerous headwinds, according to
By Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer & co-founder of The West Midlands RAS Cluster, MTC Just over one month
By Dave Sutton, Schneider Electric’s Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Automation As industrial manufacturers look to achieve more with less
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
The UK Government has announced plans for significant reforms aimed at tackling late payments to small businesses – an issue
The global mining and steel industry is entering a transformative decade — driven by decarbonization imperatives, automation technologies, and geopolitical realignments.
Arm, the company that is building the future of computing, recently celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility
Guala Closures, a global leader in premium and innovative closure solutions, has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art production facility in
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 1st
All English regions, Scotland and Wales have now surpassed pre-pandemic manufacturing output levels for the first time since 2019, according
Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter North West reach a major milestone — funding its 400th technology adoption
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, on
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has appointed an industry expert to focus on customer support as it continues to strengthen
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is funding 23 partnerships with a £41 million investment, matched with a
Hollister Incorporated, a global leader in ostomy, continence, wound care and critical care products, has announced an €80 million R&D
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