Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The manufacturing sector is moving through a decisive phase, where technology, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping long-held practices. This edition reflects that shift through three stories that capture the direction of global industry and its ambitions for long-term resilience. In Industry leaders align on plastic reform and circular design goals, the plastics value chain demonstrates what coordinated action can achieve. The focus is turning from discussion to delivery, as companies work together to close the loop on production and recycling. Asia Pacific takes the lead in smart manufacturing with AI-driven transformation explores how digital maturity is defining competitiveness. The rise of AI across Asia Pacific signals a broader rethinking of manufacturing itself—one built on precision, adaptability, and informed decision-making. Meanwhile, Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant sets benchmark in inaugural Manufacturing Excellence Awards reminds us that operational excellence still begins with people and process. Its recognition underlines how leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement remain the foundation of industrial progress. These stories point to an industry ready to evolve—advancing sustainability, harnessing data, and pursuing excellence with renewed purpose.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Astellas Ireland (Kerry Plant) emerged as the standout performer at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025, securing the Overall Manufacturing Excellence Award, as well as Manufacturer of the Year – Large Business and the Waste Management Award.

Author: Intel

Intel has unveiled Panther Lake, its first AI PC platform built on the 18A process node, marking a major milestone in US semiconductor manufacturing. The new architecture delivers faster, more efficient computing for AI PCs and servers, strengthening Intel’s leadership in next-generation chip design.

Author: The Manila Times

The 2025 State of Smart Manufacturing report highlights Asia Pacific’s leadership in AI adoption, with manufacturers moving from experimentation to full-scale execution. Findings reveal strong progress in automation, cybersecurity, and sustainability, as the region embraces technology to boost efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness across industrial sectors.

Author: Belfast News Letter

Northern Ireland offsite construction leader Western has invested £1 million in an automated timber panel production line at its Coalisland headquarters. The move aims to boost productivity, reduce waste, and support Net Zero goals while positioning the firm at the forefront of smart, sustainable manufacturing.

Author: Silicon Republic

Irish start-up Enovus Labs has opened an expanded R&D lab at TU Dublin’s Greenway Hub to advance its lightweight cooling technologies for both lunar missions and AI data centres. The company, already the first in Ireland with tech on the moon, aims to scale innovation globally.

Author: Irish Manufacturing

The RECOUP Conference 2025 gathered leaders from packaging, recycling, finance, and policy to push plastic circularity forward. Discussions highlighted how innovation and collaboration can turn sustainability into long-term value.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Manufacturing has always been an anchor of Ireland’s economic story, and this week’s developments highlight how the sector is evolving with both confidence and clarity.

Author: English News

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- When China's top industry official sought to prove that the nation's innovation momentum was surging, he began with a formidable list of heavy engineering marvels.

Author: Wigan Today

Bosses at a concrete factory are considering closing its doors, putting 46 jobs at risk, in the latest blow to manufacturing in Wigan.