Almost 40 businesses from Newry, Mourne & Down District Council area have taken vital steps to grow their businesses by participating in Invest Northern Ireland’s Lunch & Learn workshops held
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The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) has released the report, A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, providing a framework for the food sector to achieve 70% emissions
Automation has revolutionised manufacturing businesses’ operations through improved efficiency, productivity gains, and overall business growth. Indeed, since the early 2010s, consultancy giants have been championing the transformative power of automated systems
Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual trade show for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, has released an industry report addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing engineers and manufacturers across
A new £5.5 million centre in the Glasgow region aims to support the transition to net zero while driving substantial UK economic impact. By promoting circular economy practices to reduce
Zero-emission bus pioneer Wrightbus has announced the acquisition of English Midlands firm RGI in a ‘pivotal’ deal to continue the firm’s push into bus refurbishment and repair. In what has
Enterprise Ireland approves over €55 million in funding to drive decarbonisation in Irish businesses
Enterprise Ireland (EI) has approved over €55 million in funding to support the decarbonisation of Irish businesses. Approved under the Environmental Aid scheme and EI’s Green Transition Fund, the funding
Montrose Port Authority (MPA) is set to embark on a major expansion with the acquisition of Montrose Commercial Park and the adjacent former Charleton Maternity Home site. This strategic, multi-million-pound
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced the launch of an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry
Diageo Ireland is to invest €30 million to expand production capacity for Guinness 0.0 at its St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin to meet growing domestic and global demand for
Telfords Portlaoise Ltd is the winner of the overall Octabuild Award for Excellence at the 2024 all-island Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. The company also won the Leinster Regional Award. Other
ALDI Ireland has signed a contract extension with poultry producer Manor Farm for a further year, worth €24 million to the supplier. Manor Farm, a prominent producer of Irish chicken
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.
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
PTC Therapeutics, a global biopharmaceutical company that delivers transformative therapies for children and adults living with rare diseases, has celebrated its tenth anniversary of operations in Dublin, with the opening
The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has published its Report on the Circular Economy, which examines Ireland’s transition to a Circular Economy and recommends a range of measures designed
Wrightbus has signed a landmark deal worth up to half-a-billion pounds to supply more than 1,000 buses to operators Go-Ahead over the next three years. The deal, which is the
Kepak, a leading Irish food company, has invested €8 million in its Kilbeggan facility in County Westmeath to enhance market access, quality, and efficiency. This strategic upgrade positions the Kilbeggan
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
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 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
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has announced that Albert Manifold has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2024 and that he
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd
Belfast-based software company, Allsop, has secured a new contract worth over £300,000 in Europe with a leading European grocery distributor
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of
MMC Ireland, the largest industry representative body for stakeholders in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) sector, has today submitted
ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale
Small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability
According to Toyota Material Handling (UK) as fossil fuels are phased out and the electrification of road transport and materials
Britvic, the UK-based global soft drinks business, is celebrating the opening of its upgraded national distribution centre in Leicestershire, following
Almost 100 new projects will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity across the UK economy. The 98 projects include
For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This
Digital Catapult has launched the Digital Supply Chain Hub, a platform designed to facilitate strategic collaboration between manufacturers and digital
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance
A new report has set out five key recommendations to support the sustainable future of the UK automotive industry. The
More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s
The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has appointed Interim Chief Executive, Michael Harte (pictured right), as the Irish dairy
The rebirth of Northern Ireland bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its
Ireland’s largest construction and engineering firm, Sisk has moved over 200 of its staff into a newly retrofitted building at
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on
Enterprise Ireland saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million
PCI Pharma Services, a leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has signed a 25-year lease agreement and will
Yourway, a global leader in integrated clinical supply solutions, has marked the grand opening of its new flagship GMP depot
ALDI Ireland has announced a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats. This is a significant contract, worth €25 million
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and FoodCloud, an Irish non-profit dedicated to fighting food waste and food insecurity, have signed a Memorandum
A full year’s data from the An Post eCommerce Index reveals that convenience (72%) is the key driver for online purchases
ALDI’s economic contribution to Ireland in 2023 was €757 million as the retailer spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers, according
“Trade opportunities should be seized and maximised,” advised Economy Minister, Conor Murphy when speaking at the recent launch of Invest
The Power and Energy Conference brings together leaders and innovators to explore opportunities to deliver energy security and sustainable economic development. The
A new campaign by Scotland’s national and international economic development agency Scottish Enterprise aims to alert businesses – particularly SMEs –
Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, has trialed paper-based packaging for Baileys, the
Primeline Group, Ireland’s largest independent provider of logistics and route to market solutions to some of the world’s leading brands,
The pharma and medical device industries are booming in Ireland, and that is creating an increased need for integrated, globally
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) will be participating in this year’s National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place
Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data signalled a sustained reduction in output volumes and incoming new work during April, with both
Gas Networks Ireland has announced that Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers (Irish Tar) is the first company in its industry
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