Food manufacturers have secured support from a programme helping businesses boost productivity and growth using digital tools. The latest businesses to sign up for support from the Made Smarter Adoption
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Deep learning software specialist Intellegens has enhanced its solution for Additive Manufacturing (AM) with the launch of a new Alchemite™ AM Package. The ready-to-go bundle of machine learning software, analysis tools, and implementation services is
UK Soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks is leading the way with its World Class Operator programme, which looks to nurture and train the nation’s future manufacturing talent. The new programme, created
Newry-based modular bathroom pods manufacturer Connex Offsite Limited is creating 50 jobs in Newry in a £4.6 million investment to help it grow its business in international markets. Established in
IT Sligo is leading a new initiative, funded by Enterprise Ireland and in partnership with Letterkenny and Dundalk Institutes of Technologies, to strengthen collaboration between manufacturing companies across the border
Britain’s manufacturers are accelerating as growth prospects become significantly more positive for the rest of the year, according to a major survey published today by Make UK and business advisory
Denroy Group has announced the creation of 130 jobs and a £19.5millon PPE contract with HSCNI. The major new contract will see Denroy manufacture and supply FFP3 masks to Health
Manufacturers in the rail, marine, defence and household good sectors can now benefit from more than 25 years of automotive and aerospace quality excellence as G&P is undergoing a proactive
Conditions in the manufacturing sector improved at an unprecedented rate in May, as output growth strengthened and new orders rose at the quickest pace in the near three decade survey
Stephens Gaskets has been manufacturing gaskets and ring shims since it was established in 1947. The company has recently invested in a new site with a £1.7 million loan from
Irish manufacturing and exporting companies have an important role to play in reducing emissions and building a more sustainable future and Enterprise Ireland has a range of green supports to
Britain’s manufacturers have called on Government to adopt a sectoral rethink on how levy money can be spent to boost essential skills in high growth industries like manufacturing and engineering.
Robotics and automation specialists, RMGroup, has announced a distributor partnership with ASTI Mobile Robotics, Europe’s leading manufacturer of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). The move will see RMGroup include AGVs and
Pladis, the global snacking company, has announced a proposal to close its factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, subject to a full and meaningful consultation with employees. The proposal would put 468
Half of Britain’s manufacturers have been the victim of cyber-crime during the last 12 months, after thousands of organisations moved their staff to remote working when the Covid crisis struck.
Carbery Group, the West Cork-based international ingredients, flavours, and award-winning cheese producer, has announced the acquisition of leading savoury flavour and ingredient supplier, Innova Flavors, from Griffith Foods Worldwide. The new
Foresight Group LLP, a leading independent infrastructure and private equity investment manager, has invested £4.0 million into MRMK, providing equity release and growth capital to the business. MRMK is a specialist
Irish-owned Zeus Packaging, Europe’s leading independent packaging manufacturer and distributor, has today announced a €15 million investment in Aldar Tissue, the Dublin-based tissue manufacturer. Zeus acquired Aldar Tissue in 2019,
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has launched the R-Series, a new range of smart vision systems for automatic inspection and validation of product codes, including date codes, batch numbers, barcodes, and 2D-printed
Modern Tyres is creating 23 jobs as part of a £5.6 million investment to diversify its commercial products and services offering. The company has established a new division, Modern Wheel
Google Cloud and Siemens, an innovation and technology leader in industrial automation and software, have announced a new cooperation to optimize factory processes and improve productivity on the shop floor.
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC has appointed Chris Collins as the new Country President for Ireland. Collins takes over from Kelly Becker, who became the zone president for UK & Ireland at the
Made Smarter’s technology adoption programme is deploying smart glasses to SME manufacturers to virtually fast track their digital adoption strategies and navigate Covid-19 restrictions. The wearable device enables technology specialists
TSI introduces the new AeroTrak®+ Remote Active Air Sampler to confidently and reliably monitor aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. When integrated with TSI Facility
The introduction of the ‘superdeduction’ tax incentive is set to provide a sharp boost to investment this year for manufacturers
A chocolate maker, supported by Made Smarter, is poised to experience a game-changing productivity increase by automating its manufacturing process.
Following the announcement of plans to build a £22 million self-funded ‘circular economy resource park’ in Newry this year, Re-Gen Waste has
Ireland’s Top 25 Most Valuable Brands lose nearly €3 billion worth of brand value amid pandemic woes
Ireland has recorded mixed fortunes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with the lowest rates per capita in Europe in mid-December 2020,
The Government has given its backing to efforts by Make UK to help the next generation of talent by boosting
Compared with a decade ago, the role of biopharmaceutical manufacturing has evolved considerably. Where the early 2000’s to 2010
Intel has unveiled plans to enter a new era of innovation and technology growth with the acceleration of investment in
The number of UK sectors reporting output growth doubled in February, led by a strong performance from technology equipment manufacturers,
A new report from the Capgemini Research Institute examining the impact of the past year’s disruption on consumer products and retail (CP&R)
Now available: new basic version of the proven Pharmatec SVP process systems • Standardized modules allow delivery times of only
According to Manufacturing Confidence, a report by the Midlands Manufacturing Resilience Commission (M2R), digital industrialisation could be worth as
Britain’s manufacturers are beginning to move through the gears as growth prospects become more positive for the rest of the
Vodafone has rolled out what is believed to be the first dedicated private 5G network in the Republic. Irish Manufacturing
Digital transformation is one of the hottest topics in every industry, and as consumers are eagerly adopting increasing amounts of
Industry 4.0 and digital processes are indispensable for future manufacturing growth. While many companies understand the importance of automation, they
First Milk, a wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative, has announced a further significant capital investment in its cheese and whey
Big data, analytics and AI are widely used in industries like financial services and e-commerce, but are less likely to
The Sensors Testing & Measuring Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, March 4th. The event is the latest in
Potential energy savings of up to 30 percent and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions by as much as 90 or
The pace of the UK’s economic recovery fell behind the global benchmark in January, as the vaccine rollout drove the
Unilever has announced a wide-ranging set of commitments and actions to help build a more equitable and inclusive society by
The Machine Tooling/Manufacturing/CNC Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, January 28th. The event is the latest in the Online
A new PRESSURE TRANSMITTER for hygienic applications including features and benefits such as; IO-Link and 0.2% accuracy is the latest
Welsh food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to take up a free listing in an online directory which allows
Manufacturers helped push the UK’s economic recovery ahead of the global benchmark in December, according to the latest Lloyds Bank
Mars UK has announced a multi-year partnership with logistics leader DHL. The landmark project will see the construction of two
The Automation & Robotics/IOT & Industry 4.0 Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, January 21st. The event is the
HMG Paints, the UK’s largest independent paint manufacturer, has attained Made in Britain accreditation. The company will now carry the
Fears over the impact of the UK’s new trading relationship with the EU and the attractiveness of the UK for
A Donegal Gaeltacht company that makes food packaging for a broad range of customers – including multiples like Tesco, Asda
MR Machine Knives, a Sheffield-based manufacturer of machine knives has secured a £4 million investment from private equity firm Foresight
Following the conclusion and provisional ratification of the UK EU Trade & Cooperation Agreement, which came into force on 1
Mettler-Toledo adds Augmented Reality Customer Support to raise the bar on product inspection uptime
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is leading the way for product inspection manufacturers with the inclusion of remote Augmented Reality (AR) Customer Support. The
The automotive wing of a Birmingham engineering business is enjoying the fruits of its labour after moving into a repurposed

























