Tierco expands again with acquisition of Sperrin Metal
Tierco Group, the Co Derry-based manufacturing firm behind Seating Matters, has acquired Draperstown’s Sperrin Metal Products in a deal that brings over 100 staff into its growing operation.
Martin Group moves into manufacturing with Montracon acquisition
Derry-based Martin Group has acquired UK trailer manufacturer Montracon from Ballyvesey Holdings in a bold move to expand beyond its core property interests.
Industrial pulse
Legacy firms are handing over the reins, global players are tightening their focus, and smart bets on innovation are paying off.
Nissan trims legacy to sharpen edge
Nissan is closing its historic Oppama plant by 2028, shifting operations to Kyushu in a bold move to streamline production and cut costs.
3D dentures drive 350% sales surge at SYS Systems
SYS Systems has seen a 350% spike in dental sales as UK clinics rapidly adopt 3D-printed denture technology.
Oscrete expands into waterproofing with Pudlo acquisition
Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has acquired structural waterproofing specialist Pudlo, strengthening its product portfolio and positioning in the UK and Irish construction markets.
Irish factory output rebounds on back of U.S. pharmaceutical demand
Irish manufacturing rebounded 12.1% in May, nearly erasing April’s slump, as U.S. demand for Irish-made pharmaceuticals surged, driven by both stockpiling ahead of possible tariffs and booming interest in weight-loss and diabetes treatments.
Multinational production push drives 34% surge in Irish manufacturing
Ireland’s manufacturing sector soared 34% in the three months to May, driven by multinationals accelerating output in response to looming US-EU tariffs.
Co Derry manufacturing firm with legacy ties changes hands after 60 years
Sperrin Metal Products, the Co Derry manufacturer once known for backing the county GAA team in the 1990s, has been acquired after more than six decades in operation.
Global gains
Irish manufacturing is stepping up with confidence. At the heart of these shifts is a simple truth: those who invest in capability today shape the markets of tomorrow.
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