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West Pharmaceuticals opens new Dublin manufacturing facility with 330 jobs
Pennsylvania-based West Pharmaceuticals has opened a new 165,000 sq ft manufacturing facility at its Damastown plant in Dublin, creating 330 jobs. The plant specialises in high-volume injectable therapies, including medicines for diabetes and weight loss.
Novum made it to the shortlist of Innovation of the Year at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Looking back to last year’s excellence, Novum made it to the shortlist of the Innovation of the Year category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 for the Panama Green Upright Freezer with LEAP Technology. Its scalable approach to retail refrigeration addresses some of the sector's most pressing challenges in energy efficiency and operational performance.
Cracking the Growth Code: Why Ireland’s Rising Egg Production Signals a Sector Ready for Strategic Investment
Irish egg output rose 8.5% in 2025 to 64,000 tonnes. Rising production, retailer-driven welfare premiumisation, and a new Teagasc data framework signal a sector developing the scale and structure for serious strategic investment.
Mondelez International launches new Toblerone production line at Bern manufacturing facility
Mondelez International has launched a new Toblerone production line at its Bern plant as part of a 65 million Swiss franc ($83.4 million/€76.8m) Centre of Excellence investment. The facility produces around 90% of Toblerone products sold across more than 120 countries.
Kraft Heinz Canada commits $250m to modernise Montreal manufacturing facility
US food multinational Kraft Heinz Canada has announced a $250 million (€230.5m) investment to modernise its Mont Royal factory in Montreal. The upgrade will strengthen Canadian food manufacturing capacity across 41 production lines.
Old Bushmills Distillery launches £70m plan to expand maturation and bottling capacity
Old Bushmills Distillery has launched a £70m investment plan for 26 new maturation warehouses and a new bottling facility at its Co. Antrim site. The development will raise annual packaging capacity from 1.6 million to 4.5 million cases of whiskey per year.
Oscrete backs Adcrete warehousing expansion to strengthen Northern Ireland supply operations
Bradford-based concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has invested in sister company Adcrete's Lisburn warehousing and logistics facility. The refurbishment has doubled storage capacity and introduced new on-site office facilities at the Northern Ireland headquarters.
Amgen invests $407m in Dun Laoghaire manufacturing plant across two years
US biopharmaceutical company Amgen has invested $407m (€353.3m) in capital expenditure at its Dun Laoghaire manufacturing plant over two years. The south Dublin facility is set to grow its workforce to 2,888 by 2035.
Crust & Crumb Bakery shortlisted for Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year marked a notable achievement for Crust & Crumb Bakery, as the leading Irish food manufacturer made it to the shortlist of the Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. Its export-driven growth model and commitment to innovation reflect a strong standard of excellence within Ireland's food production sector.
Printing at the Limit: Why Ireland Must Close Its PEEK Supply and Certification Gap Before Growth Runs Ahead of Governance
Ireland’s PEEK filament market is growing fast but governed poorly. Supply chain fragility, post-Brexit friction, and EU MDR demands are outpacing the readiness of Irish manufacturers to capitalise on a USD 3.90 billion global opportunity by 2033.
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