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Francicea moves into manufacturing with new Lichfield cleanroom
Francicea has completed a new GMP cleanroom manufacturing facility at its Lichfield site, moving the homeopathic products supplier into in-house manufacturing. Cleanroom & Containment Facilities delivered the project with CCTech providing validation support.
Kraft Heinz names new UK Ireland finance chief
Kraft Heinz UK & Ireland has appointed Lucy Hovey as CFO, overseeing finance for a business built around Kitt Green, Europe's largest food manufacturing facility. She joins from Unilever, succeeding Darren De Vires.
Cork manufacturer Alps gains ISO approval for medtech work
Cork manufacturer Alps Electric EMS, part of Japan's Alps group, has achieved ISO 13485 certification, opening the door to medical device manufacturing. The Millstreet facility employs 350 people across automotive and medtech electronics.
Astellas doubles Tralee capacity with new filling line
Astellas Pharma is doubling aseptic drug-product manufacturing capacity at its Tralee, Ireland facility, adding a second filling line to the site. The expansion builds on the plant's original €330m investment announced in 2023.
Two in a Row: Ireland’s July 2026 Production Data Confirm a Positive Manufacturing Trend
Ireland’s CSO July 2026 data show quarterly manufacturing production up 2.7% for a second consecutive positive period. Back-to-back quarterly gains and flat annual turnover give Irish manufacturing leaders strong grounds for confidence.
Dr Bernadette Whelan brings pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise to Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026
Dr Bernadette Whelan, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science and Programme Leader in GMP and Technology at SETU Waterford, joins the advisory committee for the Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026. Her twelve years in the Irish pharmaceutical industry and doctoral research on sustainable competitive advantage bring both practical and strategic depth to the programme.
Steady and Expanding: What the UK’s August 2026 Manufacturing PMI Means for Ireland’s Leaders
The UK S&P Global Manufacturing PMI eased to 51.7 in August but held expansion for a tenth consecutive month. For Irish manufacturers, UK job growth and a six-month optimism high signal positive bilateral demand.
Nomad Foods lifts waffle output with Lowestoft investment
Nomad Foods has invested £2.2m in a new potato waffle production line at its Lowestoft factory, lifting annual capacity to 18,250 tonnes. The investment is part of a wider upgrade to UK manufacturing.
Onyx Scientific adds GMP suites to boost Sunderland output
Onyx Scientific, the UK CDMO division of India's Ipca Laboratories, is investing more than £1.5m to expand GMP API manufacturing capacity at its Sunderland facility. The project will create nine new jobs.
Yakult names new UK Ireland chief as gut health demand grows
Yakult UK & Ireland has appointed Shinji Yamaguchi as Managing Director, as demand grows for products manufactured at Yakult's Almere, Netherlands factory. Yoshimura moves to lead Yakult Europe from the company's Dutch headquarters.
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