Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought, according to a major new report. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’ shows the industry is
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Kilsaran, a leading name in the construction and building materials industry, has announced the launch of two new electric concrete trucks as part of its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly
March data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® illustrated persistent fragility across the manufacturing sector, with both output and new orders returning to contraction. Survey respondents cited headwinds from subdued
The Irish Government has announced funding of a further €6.8 million for a twelfth project under Call 6 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). Minister for Enterprise, Trade and
Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies: powering the digital transformation of SME manufacturers’ is a practical
Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy have announced a £16.3 million investment in a new state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), to be based at Ulster University
Galway-based space tech company Mbryonics has been approved for a recommended investment of €17.5 million from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. Mbryonics is at the forefront of transforming satellite
The annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will he held at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, on Tuesday, 28th, and Wednesday, 29th of May 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference
Innovate UK has announced the 18 projects selected in the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) collaborative R&D competition. The REforMM collaborative research and development (R&D) competition is supported
InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, has launched a report revealing new business opportunities available in the all-island circular economy across a wide range of sectors. The report highlights the
The 2024 National Construction Summit is being held on Thursday, April 18th at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme, including a wide array of
This week a Northern Ireland Net Zero Exchange mission, led by Invest Northern Ireland, is visiting Malaysia and Singapore to highlight the expertise and technological advancements that have made Northern
UKRI (UK Research & Innovation) is backing 21 cross-sector collaborations designed to spark innovation, commercialisation and growth in UK sustainable biomanufacturing. When it comes to manufacturing, the UK is one
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® survey for February 2024 indicated strengthening business conditions, with production growth accelerating to the highest for 22 months amid a renewed improvement in order books.
UK innovators with cutting edge projects to drive growth across manufacturing industries have been funded by the Made Smarter Innovation (MSI) Challenge. UK Research and Innovation’s MSI Challenge, delivered by
Belfast-based engineering firm, PAC Group has announced an investment of £1.3 million which will see it expand its team with 18 new jobs. The expansion follows export contract wins of
Bus operator Stagecoach has ordered another 16 state-of-the-art zero-emission vehicles from Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus for London. The battery electric double deck buses will be rolled out across London and
Unplanned downtime is placing a greater burden on manufacturers than ever before. Research from Siemens highlights that the cost of unplanned downtime is – in every sector – at least 50%
Bristol Myers Squibb has announced investment of $400 million at its Dublin 15 Cruiserath Campus towards the build and design of a Sterile Drug Product (SDP) facility, which will support
In an important milestone for the North-West region’s manufacturing sector, the new Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo has been officially opened. This initiative is a partnership between
Automate UK CEO, Peter Williamson has been appointed as the new chair of the Make UK affiliate partner board. He will also represent the affiliate partner programme on Make UK’s
Lidl Ireland has announced that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and business partners by the retailer in 2023. A total of
Britain’s manufacturers are stepping up their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments as the topic rises rapidly on the boardroom agenda in response to the growing labour market, government, investor
Pentagon Technologies Group, a subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, has announced the establishment of a precision parts cleaning facility in
By John Whelan Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been all over the news recently, but not for all the right
Nephin Energy has announced the creation of its new business Nephin Renewable Gas (NRG). NRG is a newly established renewable
ALDI has announced that it has spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers in 2023, a year which saw the opening
Manufacturing output rose to the greatest extent since May 2022, albeit only marginally, accordingly to the latest AIB Ireland Manufacturing
In a significant boost to sustainable building practices, KTF Housing – a leader in Irish timber frame home manufacturing –
US company Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has invested over £16 million in an ambitious R&D project at its Kilkeel
Jobs for online moderators, ad reviewers, tax consultants, assorted engineers and construction specialists are among the top 20 hardest to
The performance of metal detectors in food product inspection can sometimes be compromised by what is known as “product effect”.
Yellow River Wind Farm, which is currently under construction in Rhode, County Offaly, has reached a key milestone following the
Scottish Enterprise has unveiled its future focus to help unlock thousands of new jobs and billions of pounds of global
CIRTEX, a member of Irish Manufacturing Research’s (IMR) flagship circular economy initiative CIRCULÉIRE, has revolutionised textile waste management by transforming over
Engineering Industries Ireland (EII), the Ibec group representing the engineering manufacturing and services sector in Ireland, has been announced as
Semi-conductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has announced that it has secured pre-IPO funding as a result of meeting a London-based
The UK manufacturing sector ended 2023 on a weak footing. The downturn in production volumes accelerated as intakes of new
Mannok, the building products and packaging manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Dara O’Reilly (pictured centre) as its next CEO.
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® for December pointed to worsening business conditions as 2023 drew to a close, representing a
The UK now has the most ambitious regulatory framework for the switch to electric vehicles of any country in the
Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has secured funding to upgrade the facility to support innovation projects for high-tech developers
Technological advancements, climate change, and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades. Along the way, academics
Twenty battery tech innovators have been awarded grants of up to £907,000 by UKRI’s Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC). The FBC
The petfood division of ABP Food Group, C&D Foods, has announced an investment of €48 million for its flagship facility
By Carl Patrick, Robot Sales Manager – Machine Tool Automation, FANUC UK The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest
The faraday battery challenge (FBC) has awarded the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult £12 million to deliver the facility through
IDA Ireland has reported strong annual results for 2023 showing an increased number of investments, steady levels of employment across
Alkermes plc, a global biopharmaceutical company, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its development and manufacturing facility in
Scottish companies are to benefit from three years of further support from the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre. The Medical Device
Cost pressures are weighing heavily on manufacturers in the UK, with almost all having to offer higher salaries to attract
Latest survey data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® highlighted a stabilisation in overall business conditions, following modest downturns in
Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this
More than 90% of equipment powered across industries and large businesses in Ireland is already capable of using up to
Dublin-based Europlan Group has been awarded the EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) contract for the development of a subsea power cable
Sam Moffett (pictured), Managing Director and Founder of Moffett Automated Storage Ltd in Monaghan, has been named the emerging and
Made Smarter, a programme helping British SME manufacturers access technology and digital skills, is to be rolled out nationally. The
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