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FANUC appoints Andy Armstrong as managing director for UK and Ireland operations
Japanese factory automation specialist FANUC has appointed Andy Armstrong as managing director of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately. Armstrong brings over 40 years of engineering and sales experience to the role.
Sub-Zero pursues $196m expansion at Cedar Rapids manufacturing facility
Wisconsin-based premium appliance manufacturer Sub-Zero is pursuing a $196 million (€180.9m) expansion at its Cedar Rapids facility. The 225,000 sq ft addition will create up to 312 new full-time jobs in Iowa.
Henry Brothers completes £13.5m DVA MOT test centre in Mallusk to boost vehicle testing capacity
Magherafelt-based Henry Brothers has completed a £13.5m (€15.7m) DVA MOT test centre in Mallusk, providing capacity for 100,000 vehicle tests annually. The facility was delivered on time and within budget.
Bloc Blinds installs 156kW rooftop solar system to cut grid electricity reliance by 40%
Magherafelt blind manufacturer Bloc Blinds has installed a 156kW rooftop solar PV system, cutting grid electricity reliance by approximately 40%. The energy payback period is estimated at around three and a half years.
Kerry opens expanded Carrigaline biotechnology facility to scale lactase enzyme manufacturing
Kerry has opened its expanded biotechnology manufacturing facility in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, increasing industrial-scale lactase enzyme production. The site supports over 200 customers across 80 countries, processing more than two million tonnes of milk annually.
Grove Farm shortlisted for HR Achievement Award at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year's Manufacturing Excellence Awards shortlist featured Grove Farm as a finalist for the HR Achievement Award, recognised for a people-first initiative that demonstrated how consistent execution of everyday practices can drive meaningful organisational change. Its Brilliant Basics programme highlighted the strategic value of aligning HR practices with core business objectives in Irish manufacturing.
Manufacturing at a Funding Crossroads: Why Capacity Constraints Now Define Competitiveness and the Firms That Align Capital with Scale Will Outperform
UK manufacturing faces a funding gap constraining capacity expansion. Targeted capital and policy alignment can unlock scalable production, with implications for Ireland’s manufacturing competitiveness and investment strategy.
Tandem PV launches California manufacturing facility to scale next-generation solar panel production
Tandem PV, a US-based solar manufacturing company in the green industry sector, has opened a California factory producing perovskite-silicon solar panels. The facility advances next-generation photovoltaic manufacturing at commercial scale.
Conagra expands Mexico manufacturing plant to increase production capacity and packaging efficiency
Conagra Brands, a US-based food manufacturing company in the green industry-adjacent manufacturing sector, is upgrading its Mexico plant to expand production capacity. The investment targets packaging efficiency and sustainable food processing operations growth.
Cygnum expands Cork timber manufacturing capacity with €8m investment supporting housing supply growth
Cygnum, an Ireland-based timber frame manufacturer in the green construction sector, has expanded its Cork facility. The €8m investment increases housing output and strengthens Ireland’s construction manufacturing capacity.
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