The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced that it has led a successful €2 million Series A equity investment round in Ovagen, an innovative biotechnology company based in Ballina, County
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Enterprise Ireland recently hosted the fourth annual Offshore Wind Forum, which brought together key stakeholders from across the global sector, and focused on highlighting the opportunities that exist for Irish
Small and mid-sized suppliers in the UK alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with a renewed focus on customer loyalty, a new report reveals.
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
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
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
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
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 powerful solution for perimeter intrusion detection and more…Utilising our extensive experience in the security sector, coupled with our technology expertise, we have produced a cutting-edge solution that will protect
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
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
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced plans to invest €6.44 million ($7.16 million) in its beverage production International Operations hub based in Newbridge, County Kildare. The company will electrify its
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th of October 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference
Nestlé UK & Ireland is investing more than £150 million to upgrade its Nestlé Purina PetCare factory in Wisbech. The Cambridgeshire factory is home to some of the UK’s favourite pet
New ESRI research funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) investigates labour market demand, supply and skills for artificial intelligence (AI), automation and blockchain-related
In a significant boost to Ireland’s rapidly evolving medtech ecosystem, Enterprise Ireland has joined forces with Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland to launch the 2024 Incubator Programme. Designed to support
Eli Lilly and Company has announced a $1 billion expansion of its Limerick, Ireland, manufacturing site to increase production of biologic active ingredients for the company’s promising portfolio of treatments
Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology and services, today celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its Research and Development (R&D) center in Athlone. Over the past five decades, the Athlone
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
Businesses from across the island have been recognised in the Business Post Hot 100 start-ups, in association with Enterprise Ireland.
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
According to Toyota Material Handling (UK) as fossil fuels are phased out and the electrification of road transport and materials
IDA Ireland and Westmeath County Council gathered in council chambers recently for the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
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
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
Almost 100 new projects will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity across the UK economy. The 98 projects include
Manufacturers face rising energy and labour costs, regulatory pressures, and growing environmental responsibilities. Among their common challenges is waste management
For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This
Made Smarter North West has launched a new peer-to-peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers in England. The
A new £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative to support local agri-food and drink processors in Northern Ireland has been launched. The
Ireland’s attractiveness as a location for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains strong according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey Ireland.
Digital Catapult has launched the Digital Supply Chain Hub, a platform designed to facilitate strategic collaboration between manufacturers and digital
NewPower – a bold enterprise that converts diesel buses into zero-emission electric vehicles – has received its first order from
PennEngineering a global leader in innovative fastening solutions, has announced the expansion of its operations located in Galway City, Ireland.
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance
A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs
More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s
New research released by Grant Thornton has revealed that Irish businesses’ optimism about the outlook of Ireland’s economy for the
Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each
Ireland’s proposition for FDI investment remains strong according to IDA Ireland following publication of its mid-year results for 2024 alongside
Over half a billion of investment will be made in the Northern Ireland economy as a result of Invest Northern
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,
The sod has been turned on Diageo’s new €200 million state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare. The
Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government’s trade and innovation agency, has announced that client exports reached a record €34.57 billion in
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on
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