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Scottish maritime project delivers 10% emissions cut and 90% faster lead times using large scale additive manufacturing

  Scottish maritime project delivers 10% emissions cut and 90% faster lead times using large scale additive manufacturing

A project using large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has completed its second phase, with results showing strong potential

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Smiley Monroe opens new UK facility

  Smiley Monroe opens new UK facility

Global conveyor belt supplier Smiley Monroe has announced the opening of a new conveyor belt depot in the Midlands, UK.

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Brett Martin announces new Wisconsin manufacturing plant to further grow US sales

  Brett Martin announces new Wisconsin manufacturing plant to further grow US sales

Mallusk-headquartered construction material manufacturer, Brett Martin, has announced its first international manufacturing venture, with a new factory in De-Pare, Wisconsin,

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Maven invests in advanced laser systems pioneer, PowerPhotonic

  Maven invests in advanced laser systems pioneer, PowerPhotonic

Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s most active private equity firms, has invested £2.6 million in PowerPhotonic, a leading

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Enterprise Ireland launches new grants for exporters impacted by US tariffs

  Enterprise Ireland launches new grants for exporters impacted by US tariffs

In response to the US trade tariffs, Enterprise Ireland has launched two new grants to support Enterprise Ireland client companies

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£2 billion aerospace boost drives 1.5% increase in UK manufacturing output

  £2 billion aerospace boost drives 1.5% increase in UK manufacturing output

The value of UK manufacturing output grew to £155.8 billion in Q2 2025, up 1.5% (£3.8 billion) from the same

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€27.6 million invested start-ups in 2024 by Enterprise Ireland

  €27.6 million invested start-ups in 2024 by Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €27.6 million

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Invest NI’s Ambition to Grow supports 68 local companies across Western Regional Office Network

  Invest NI’s Ambition to Grow supports 68 local companies across Western Regional Office Network

Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow Programme has helped over 68 companies create good jobs and increase external sales across

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Over €200 million invested in Irish women-led start-ups by VCs in 2024

  Over €200 million invested in Irish women-led start-ups by VCs in 2024

€200.1 million was invested in Irish women-led start-ups by venture capital (VC) firms in 2024 – up 39% on investments

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Newry and South Armagh companies invest almost £2 million to grow exports

  Newry and South Armagh companies invest almost £2 million to grow exports

Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra are investing almost £2 million to grow exports and create 24 new good jobs. The investments will

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ABF to acquire Hovis Group, following review of strategic options for Allied Bakeries

  ABF to acquire Hovis Group, following review of strategic options for Allied Bakeries

Associated British Foods plc (ABF) has been evaluating a range of strategic options for Allied Bakeries, its UK bakery business.

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Over £55 million to be invested in Mid Ulster economy, creating 450 new jobs across multiple sectors

  Over £55 million to be invested in Mid Ulster economy, creating 450 new jobs across multiple sectors

Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £8 million of financial support to Mid Ulster businesses which will lead to a

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Latest support for Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind supply chain

  Latest support for Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind supply chain

A new project aims to add capacity for the manufacture of sub-sea power cables for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Rosyth

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Ambition to Grow supports 250 local companies to reach new markets and create new jobs in Northern Ireland

  Ambition to Grow supports 250 local companies to reach new markets and create new jobs in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Ambition to Grow is helping over 250 companies to create

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Business survey underscores need for clarity and robust support, says NI Chamber

  Business survey underscores need for clarity and robust support, says NI Chamber

The vast majority of businesses in Northern Ireland (79%) continue to trade well or reasonably, despite numerous headwinds, according to

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Technology adoption hubs and the future of UK manufacturing

  Technology adoption hubs and the future of UK manufacturing

By Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer & co-founder of The West Midlands RAS Cluster, MTC Just over one month

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The evolution of industrial automation architectures

  The evolution of industrial automation architectures

By Dave Sutton, Schneider Electric’s Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Automation As industrial manufacturers look to achieve more with less

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UK manufacturing divided by digital, new report indicates

  UK manufacturing divided by digital, new report indicates

A new report from industrial systems integrator Austin Consultants challenges the narrative of decline in UK manufacturing and highlights how many manufacturers

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Dublin-based Advise expands into UK market with €1.8 million investment

  Dublin-based Advise expands into UK market with €1.8 million investment

Advise, the AI-powered data analytics platform provider, has announced its expansion into the UK, fuelled by a recent investment of

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Irish manufacturing production expands at robust pace in July

  Irish manufacturing production expands at robust pace in July

Irish manufacturers started the third quarter of 2025 with another solid increase in output levels, supported by an upturn in

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UK manufacturing output falls at slower pace but market conditions remain weak overall

The start of the third quarter saw the UK manufacturing downturn show signs of easing. The rate of contraction in

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UK Government announces Small Business Plan

  UK Government announces Small Business Plan

The UK Government has announced plans for significant reforms aimed at tackling late payments to small businesses – an issue

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How the mining & steel industry is reshaping itself for a sustainable and strategic era

  How the mining & steel industry is reshaping itself for a sustainable and strategic era

The global mining and steel industry is entering a transformative decade — driven by decarbonization imperatives, automation technologies, and geopolitical realignments.

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Enterprise Ireland urges Irish exporters to take action to mitigate the impact of tariffs and take up Enterprise Ireland’s supports

  Enterprise Ireland urges Irish exporters to take action to mitigate the impact of tariffs and take up Enterprise Ireland’s supports

Enterprise Ireland has welcomed the clarity and certainty provided for Irish exporters with the confirmation of a 15% US tariff

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Northern Ireland food-to-go manufacturer invests £19 million to expand range and create 130 jobs

  Northern Ireland food-to-go manufacturer invests £19 million to expand range and create 130 jobs

Warrenpoint manufacturer DELI LITES is making a significant investment in its sandwich production and ‘heat-to-eat’ product range. A planned £12.8

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Irish Biotech Ovagen delivers breakthrough in vaccine manufacturing efficiency

  Irish Biotech Ovagen delivers breakthrough in vaccine manufacturing efficiency

Ovagen Group Limited,an innovation-led Irish biotech, has announced groundbreaking results from a Yellow Fever virus yield study that could transform

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New state-of-the-art facility for Arm opens in Galway

  New state-of-the-art facility for Arm opens in Galway

Arm, the company that is building the future of computing, recently celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility

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Key Ireland-USA maritime trade partnership marks milestone

  Key Ireland-USA maritime trade partnership marks milestone

The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Independent Container Line (ICL) are celebrating five years of operating their vital transatlantic partnership, which

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Müller UK & Ireland plans £45 million investment in English site

  Müller UK & Ireland plans £45 million investment in English site

Müller UK & Ireland has unveiled plans to invest significantly in its Skelmersdale site, its people and supplying farmers, following

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New rail freight link strengthens Ireland-Spain logistics with Brittany Ferries

  New rail freight link strengthens Ireland-Spain logistics with Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries has launched a major new freight initiative that strengthens connections between Ireland and Spain, while taking significant steps

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