The Irish manufacturing sector, which contributes 25% of GDP and employs over 44,000 people both directly and indirectly, is key to Ireland’s continued economic success, according to Pat Breen TD
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Attracting more than 2,500 visitors, from across the country, and featuring 235 speakers and 350 exhibitors, the 2018 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, held recently in the
“Businesses across Ireland must prepare themselves for a ‘hard’ Brexit. You must establish your exposure now,” cautioned Lucinda Creighton (pictured), when addressing the recent National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
Take placing on the 31st January in the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin, the 2018 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference will be the largest gathering of manufacturing and supply chain
The impact of Brexit on Ireland’s supply chain and potential border issues will be a prominent topic at this years National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference. The conference is the
The Irish spirits industry is undergoing vibrant growth, with exports increasing substantially in recent years, according to a new report released by the Irish Spirits Association. The report is the
Irish Manufacturing Research, Ireland’s first Independent, industry driven, research and technology organisation has opened with the creation of 40 jobs. The Centre specialises in advanced manufacturing technologies and the positions
According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the number of new cars licensed in Ireland in February fell by 20.2% compared to the same month a year earlier. A total
Ventac won the Overall National Small Business Award 2017, the Small Firms Association (SFA) announced on Thursday.. Winners were selected from over 500 applications received for the 2017 programme. Ventac,
The rate of input cost inflation accelerated sharply in February, amid higher prices for a range of raw materials, but output charge inflation moderated, according to the Investec Manufacturing PMI report
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The price of basic metals rose 12.1 % in January while other factory gate prices remained relatively stable, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office on Wednesday. Total
Nutrition company Glanbia announced the proposed sale of 60% of Dairy Ireland on Wednesday as results for the year 2016 were released, showing an increase in adjusted Earnings Per Share to
Full year results for Cavan-based building materials producer, Kingspan, released on Friday, showed revenue up 12% to €3.1 billion in 2016. Trading profit was up 33% to €340.9 million, while
New car sales in January 2017 have decreased slightly on last year with 39k units sold compared to 39.7k units in January 2016 according to figures released by vehicle history
The largest ever gathering of the manufacturing community in Ireland took place at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which was held at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin
The Irish manufacturing sector remained in growth territory during the opening month of 2017, with both output and new orders increasing at sharper rates, according to the seasonally adjusted Investec Purchasing
Prime rents in the industrial sector may rise by almost 14% in 2017, following an increase of 25% last year, according to commercial property specialists CBRE’s Outlook 2017 annual report,
Galway-based steel shed-manufacturers, Steeltech Sheds Ltd., announced on Tuesday a major investment of €5 million over the next three years and 43 new jobs in the next 12 months. The
Leading supplier of industrial measuring and inspection technology, Sartorius Intec, will now be offering its products, solutions and services under the new Minebea Intec brand. This rebranding is the next
On Stand 213 of this year’s National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition, Flowcrete UK will be showcasing specialist resin solutions that allow businesses to optimise the floor underfoot with finishes
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced on Monday that they have entered into a lease agreement with IDA Ireland to establish a new manufacturing plant in the recently-constructed 2,650 square meter IDA
LVP Conveyor Systems Ltd. are an engineering systems driven organisation intent on automating processes and streamlining efficiencies in modern day production flows. LVP seek to create value in production process
Contax Production Automation Ltd. will be showing showing a Yamaha orbital scara robot, the fastest, most robust and accurate of
The Irish manufacturing sector showed further signs of recovery following the UK’s decision to leave the EU, with business conditions
Manufacturers importing from outside the EU were asked to apply for a scheme that allows for tariffs to be dropped
Breege O’Donoghue was appointed as the new Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI), Minister for Jobs,
Monthly factory gate prices increased by 0.9% in November 2016, according to data released by the CSO on Thursday. This
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, announced details of the “Local Enterprise Showcase Awards” on Monday. The
A record rise in new export orders was signaled as companies benefited from Sterling weakness in November, according to data
Medical manufacturer West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. announced on Tuesday, November 29, the completion of a 60,000 square foot expansion at
Dublin-headquartered medical device company Medtronic reported the financial results of its second quarter on Tuesday, November 22. The company reported
Google began accepting applications from Irish entrepreneurs for its Adopt A Startup programme on Monday, November 21. The Adopt A
A five-day Ttade and investment mission to China and Japan involving 36 Irish companies concluded on Saturday, November 19. The
Another strong endorsement of Ireland’s place in the pharmaceutical and biotech world came last month, when it became the venue
French engineering company, Thales, will create 150 new jobs in Belfast to support the manufacturing of advanced electric engines to
A new initiative designed to help developing businesses in the engineering, ICT & software and biosciences sectors has been launched
AIS Ltd, a wholly owned Irish company has today announced the launch of a new product, the VB-6 smart/industrial interface
The latest Investec Manufacturing purchasing manager index (PMI) for Ireland has shown a lull in new jobs in the sector,
VistaMed a Co Leitrim medical devices company is to create more than 150 new jobs in a €10m investment. VistaMed is a global
Business confidence continues to fall within the manufacturing sector following Brexit, according to the latest Credit Managers’ Index (CMI). The
Ireland’s manufacturing sector recovered to a three-month high last month, according a survey concluded the day before the Brexit vote. The
According to a recent survey, Ireland’s manufacturing sector is experiencing recovery in the last month.
Masonite Ireland has announced that it will be creating 30 additional jobs at its plant in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim. The company currently
ZELTIQ® Aesthetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZLTQ), a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing products utilizing its proprietary controlled-cooling technology,
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD today officially opened Nexvet Biopharma’s (Nasdaq:NVET) new development and manufacturing
According to the latest Investec Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), manufacturing activity grew at the slowest rate in almost three
The Manufacturing Sector continues to drive business confidence and the outlook for growth, according to the latest quarterly barometer from
Horizon Life Sciences Group, the global life sciences engineering and manufacturing solutions provider, has officially launched its new subsidiary company,
Obelisk Group has secured a €6m investment to help fund the expansion of its telecommunications and power infrastructure sectors in
Manufacturing software specialists, Seabrook Technology Group, is hosting the first Preparing for Industry 4.0 conference for life sciences industries in
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces that it plans to expand its global biotechnology manufacturing capacity over the next
According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index, growth in Manufacturing rose to an eight month high in March. Expansion has slowed compared to
Bristol-Myers Squibb has announced a collaboration with the National Institute of Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) in Dublin to establish a
Boeing the world’s largest plane manufacturer has announced that it will cut 4,500 jobs by the middle of 2017 to reduce
Avoca an Irish family-run business that spans one of the world’s oldest surviving manufacturing companies will create 80 new jobs
Harland & Wolff is set to cut 60 jobs at the iconic former shipbuilder in Belfast. The announcement was made on
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