The Irish Government has launched the National Enterprise Hub, a new all-of-Government service staffed by experts and trained advisors, which is focused on helping businesses access a range of Government
Ireland’s proposition for FDI investment remains strong according to IDA Ireland following publication of its mid-year results for 2024 alongside its latest Annual Report. IDA Ireland continues to deliver an
The boards of the Carlsberg Group and Britvic PLC have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned
Over half a billion of investment will be made in the Northern Ireland economy as a result of Invest Northern Ireland support. In 2023/24 Invest NI offered £93 million of
The rebirth of Northern Ireland bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown suppliers and a UK workforce. Wrightbus has
Cross-border co-operation on sustainability took a leap forward with the first meeting of the All-Island Circular Economy Forum. InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, brought together Government departments and agencies across
Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government’s trade and innovation agency, has announced that client exports reached a record €34.57 billion in 2023, a new record for Irish exporters, supported by the
Trade NI has said that greater economic co-operation across the island of Ireland is key to prosperity in Northern Ireland. A report from Trade NI concluded that collaboration, investment in
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on Thursday, 12th of September 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme
CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre for medical devices based at the University of Galway, has launched an economic report that puts its value to the Irish economy
Yourway, a global leader in integrated clinical supply solutions, has marked the grand opening of its new flagship GMP depot in Dublin. Yourway is supported by the Irish government through
Derry-based professional clothing company Hunter Apparel Solutions has won a £3.5 million contract with Dublin Fire Brigade. The contract follows a £1 million investment in new machinery by Hunter which
A full year’s data from the An Post eCommerce Index reveals that convenience (72%) is the key driver for online purchases and 40% of all online ordering is through retailer social
The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, PPMA Show, will return to the NEC in Birmingham between 24-26 September 2024. This pre-eminent show is renowned for bringing together a
Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €24 million in Irish start-ups and supported a total of 156 start-up
Kildare Innovation Campus (KIC), located in a parkland setting on 184 acres between Celbridge and Leixlip, has announced a €2.4 billion investment in the further development of the site. This
Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) has been launched. The aim of the Fund is to encourage collaborations by industry and research sector into the development and
Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the 2024 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data signalled a sustained reduction in output volumes and incoming new work during April, with both rates of decline accelerating since the previous survey period. Total
Semiconductor technology firm, IceMOS Technology Corporation is among the 2024 winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Now in
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published its new Economic Outlook, which forecasts growth in GDP of 2% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025. The Outlook says that
Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300 million plus deferred consideration. Flavor Producers is a leading flavour platform
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
Expanding its third-party logistics presence in Ireland, Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened its showcase warehouse facility in Cork, strengthening its
InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, has launched a report revealing new business opportunities available in the all-island circular economy
This week a Northern Ireland Net Zero Exchange mission, led by Invest Northern Ireland, is visiting Malaysia and Singapore to
Businesses across the supply chain understand the value of integrating various applications to enable a seamless and increasingly automated flow
The Government has launched ‘Powering Prosperity – Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy’, the first strategy of its kind for Ireland.
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the latest announcement by CLdN, one of Europe’s leading multimodal logistics providers,
Bord Bia has announced its international trade programme of activity for 2024 including ministerial-led trade missions and a calendar of
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® survey for February 2024 indicated strengthening business conditions, with production growth accelerating to the highest
Belfast-based engineering firm, PAC Group has announced an investment of £1.3 million which will see it expand its team with
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports topped £5.6 billion
The Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in enhancing transportation infrastructure and connectivity in Cork.
A new report from Oxford Economics shows that Diageo – a global leader in beverage alcohol, with brands including Johnnie
Scottish Enterprise has unveiled its future focus to help unlock thousands of new jobs and billions of pounds of global
The contribution of the Scotch Whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1 billion in 2022. A new report by
Semi-conductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has announced that it has secured pre-IPO funding as a result of meeting a London-based
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports were almost €16.3 billion in 2023, according to Bord Bia’s Export
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® for December pointed to worsening business conditions as 2023 drew to a close, representing a
IDA Ireland has reported strong annual results for 2023 showing an increased number of investments, steady levels of employment across
A new economic survey, by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), has found that 80% of SMEs are either
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has published its Annual Review and Outlook for 2023, which underlines the
XLCC, the high voltage direct current cable (HVDC) manufacturing company, has been awarded a £9 million grant by Scottish Enterprise
IDA Ireland has unveiled a new corporate identity that reflects the organisation’s steadfast commitment to its partnerships with multinational clients
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has launched the findings of their 2023 Manufacturing in Ireland report, which shows
Dublin Port Company (DPC) has announced the opening of T4, a newly redeveloped RoRo freight terminal in the Port costing
Business conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector weakened to the greatest extent for three months in October as subdued export
Bangor firm Denroy has achieved injection molding qualification for Boeing, becoming the first company in the UK to achieve this
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Ibec association representing the sector, has unveiled a new comprehensive report that highlights the substantial
Invest Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Kieran Donoghue (pictured above) as Chief Executive Officer. Invest Northern Ireland works
A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.
Manufacturers are calling on the Chancellor to announce a major reform of the UK’s uncompetitive business tax and regulatory environment
From net zero buildings to agri-tech and semiconductors to photonics, 10 new projects will boost UK economic growth and address
Port of Aberdeen’s transformational £420 million expansion project has been officially opened, catalysing a multi-billion pound economic and jobs boost
The Department for the Economy has published an Action Plan in response to the Independent Review of Invest Northern Ireland.
September data revealed a setback for the Irish manufacturing sector as new orders fell at the fastest pace so far
Rosslare Europort in County Wexford has been named European Ferry Port of the year at the 2023 European Ferry Shipping
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