Britain’s manufacturers were seeing their dependence on the EU as an export market decline even before the impact of full departure and the agreement of a trade deal, according to
Business
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is encouraging Irish SMEs to take control of their energy use with the launch of a new support scheme. The scheme will provide SMEs
Invest Northern Ireland has released its end of year results, including the final outturn against its four year business strategy and an overview of additional business support fast-tracked due to
UK business optimism continued to strengthen midway through the year, as expectations of a strong recovery enabled firms to plan a record increase in staffing levels over the next 12
Scottish private sector firms registered another solid performance during June, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI®, as looser COVID-19 restrictions continued to spur growth. The seasonally adjusted
Northern Ireland’s economic recovery strengthened during Q2 2021 with signs of confidence returning to both the manufacturing and services sectors, according to the most recent Quarterly Economic Survey from Northern
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
5G-ENCODE, a pioneering project that aims to make the benefits of 5G a reality for UK manufacturers, has announced a new project partner Accedian, a leader in performance analytics and
More international trade deals are key to the continued growth of the Irish Whiskey industry. That’s according to a new report launched by the Irish Whiskey Association. ‘Irish Whiskey Global’ is the
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
Kerry Group plc, the global taste & nutrition company, has agreed to acquire Hare Topco, trading as Niacet Corp, for €853 million and is simultaneously selling its Meats and Meals
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
As the rest of the world begins to return to “normal”, the electronics market is still reeling from the component shortages caused by the pandemic. Due mainly to factory closures,
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
A new campaign aimed at attracting additional companies and investment to Galway and the west region has been launched. Why Galway is an initiative from Galway Chamber, which will seek to bring
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
Manufactured goods accounted for over half of UK total exports at the end of 2019 bringing in £687 billion for UK plc, but many smaller companies are still missing out
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
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) is to join the Food and Drink Federation as the industry works together to tackle some of the biggest issues facing the sector. FoB represents
The Irish SME Association (ISME) has announced the election of Margaret O’Rourke Doherty (pictured) as the new Chair of the National Council for the 2021-2023 term. Margaret O’Rourke Doherty is
New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that deal activity in the food and beverage sector increased in the first quarter of 2021, recording
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.
The Government has launched Ireland’s first dedicated Quantum Computer Engineering Centre (QCEC) at Tyndall National Institute, the national institute for ICT research based at University College Cork. The multi-million-euro investment
Businesses across Northern Ireland will be able to enhance their productivity and digital capabilities through a new Digital Transformation Programme.
Half of Britain’s manufacturers have been the victim of cyber-crime during the last 12 months, after thousands of organisations moved
Irish CEOs are leading the charge globally when it comes to continued investment in transformation programmes, according to the latest
Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, has signed a definitive agreement with CapVest to acquire Valeo
The discount channel accounts for 43% of retail growth across Europe and will add €34 billion in sales from 2020
Faced with advancing climate change, new regulations and possible financial penalties, companies around the world are tackling head-on, the challenge
As lockdown ends, and building is finally allowed to recommence, Irish construction may not be ready to meet the pent
Modern Tyres is creating 23 jobs as part of a £5.6 million investment to diversify its commercial products and services
Irish food SMEs are optimistic about their growth prospects, according to new research by Love Irish Food and PwC, which found
Google Cloud and Siemens, an innovation and technology leader in industrial automation and software, have announced a new cooperation to
Smurfit Kappa’s innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon’s “Frustration-Free Packaging” (FFP) certification. This is a world first
The Irish Government has announced that 29 exciting new projects have succeeded in securing funding under the third round of
Made Smarter’s technology adoption programme is deploying smart glasses to SME manufacturers to virtually fast track their digital adoption strategies
The Irish Government has launched the Climate Enterprise Action Fund with an initial allocation of €10 million. The Fund, which
In the first few months of 2021, prominent cryptocurrencies have experienced explosive upward growth. Business Insider remarked in March that
53% of Northern Ireland’s manufacturers are expecting to raise prices over the next quarter, the highest share recorded since the
UK construction activity boomed in March with the purchasing managers’ index reaching 61.7 – the highest reading since the second half of 2014. This
The Sustainability Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, April 29th. The event is the latest in the Online 365
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.
The Government has announced funding of €338,000 to establish a new Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway for the North-East in Dundalk
The Future of Pharma Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, April 8th. The event is the latest in the
Fingal County Council is one of eight local authorities from either side of the border which came together recently to
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
The Board of Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for the development of Irish enterprise, has announced the appointment of
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)
Britain’s manufacturers are beginning to move through the gears as growth prospects become more positive for the rest of the
In a global survey1 of 1650 large and small businesses in Europe, the US and China, 84 percent of businesses
Invest Northern Ireland has developed a new programme to help NI businesses improve their supply chains following the impact of
Galway based 3D Technology Ltd. sees demand surge for 3D printing solutions in Ireland Stanley Black & Decker, an
Gas Networks Ireland has launched a €2.9 million Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Grant scheme to support the purchase of up
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has launched a partnership with leading certification company SGS to offer a simple customs brokerage
One of Scotland’s top food brands has recorded bumper chocolate and take-home ice cream sales as it reinvests millions into
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