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IKO breaks ground on $45m XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford Ontario

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Canadian roofing and insulation manufacturer IKO has broken ground on a new XPS insulation facility in Brantford, Ontario, representing a $45 million (€41.4m) investment. The plant will be the company's first dedicated XPS manufacturing facility in North America.

Victor Pizza Co relocates to new Coatbridge facility after £3m investment and capacity expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Scottish family-run pizza manufacturer The Victor Pizza Co. has relocated to a new 26,000 sq ft facility in Coatbridge following a £3 million (€3.5m) investment. The move increases production capacity and brings 17 new jobs to North Lanarkshire.

MEDITE SMARTPLY outlines €75m investment to renew Clonmel MDF manufacturing infrastructure

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish engineered wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has announced a €75m investment programme at its Clonmel facility, coinciding with 50 years of MEDITE. The programme centres on upgrading critical manufacturing infrastructure.

NIBRT and CASTL sign MOU to advance biomanufacturing workforce development across two countries

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's NIBRT and Canada's CASTL have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance biomanufacturing workforce development across both countries. The agreement was recognised in a joint statement by the Taoiseach and Canadian prime minister.

BMC Manufacturing announces 500 new Irish jobs backed by Enterprise Ireland expansion plan

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish electrical engineering company BMC Manufacturing has announced 500 new jobs to be created by 2028, backed by Enterprise Ireland. Roles span hands-on manufacturing, engineering, technology and operations across Dublin and Meath.

Context is Competitive: How Irish Manufacturing Leaders Should Read the CSO Production Data

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish manufacturing production fell 1.3% sequentially in Feb-Apr 2026. Contract manufacturing volatility explains the larger annual declines. Leaders who read both the CSO indices and the May PMI four-year high together get the clearest strategic picture.

Estée Lauder brings candle manufacturing in-house to strengthen UK production network

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Estée Lauder Companies has invested in its Whitman facility in Petersfield as the site marks 60 years. The UK will become the company's primary global manufacturing base for candles and home fragrance.

Finlays Solutions adds aseptic and fruit-based capabilities to beverage manufacturing platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US-based beverage solutions company Finlays Solutions has expanded its manufacturing platform to include aseptic and fruit-based beverage capabilities. The move follows the January 2026 acquisition of Chicago-based aseptic packer Leahy-IFP.

Grant Engineering commits €8m to expand Irish manufacturing and heat pump product line

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Grant Engineering, an Irish heating and plumbing manufacturer based in Birr, Co. Offaly, has announced an €8m investment in production facilities and a new hot water cylinder range. The move supports Ireland's growing heat pump market and low-carbon heating transition.

Lakeland Dairies commits £25m to expand Coleraine creamery production capacity

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Lakeland Dairies has announced a £24.5 million (€28.6m) investment to upgrade its Ballyrashane Creamery near Coleraine. The programme will expand liquid milk packing and butter production while supporting new product development for export markets.

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