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Closing the Gap: What Ireland’s Food Manufacturers Can Learn From the World’s Most Gender-Inclusive Producers
Women make up 35% of the food manufacturing workforce in Ireland and the UK, above the global 34% average. New MBW data shows leading organisations already at 46%, proving the business case for closing the gap is real.
PepsiCo commits $665m to expand India foods manufacturing capacity by 2030
US food giant PepsiCo plans to invest up to $665 million (€612.7m) in India's foods manufacturing by 2030. The investment will expand three facilities covering concentrates and snacks production across Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.
Wienerberger begins construction on world's first fully electric roof tile kiln at Broomfleet
Austrian building materials group wienerberger has begun construction on the world's first fully electric roof tile kiln at Broomfleet, East Yorkshire. The £37 million (€43m) project will cut Scope 1 emissions from the production line by 75%.
Legrand opens 43,000 sq ft electronics manufacturing facility in Cramlington as European centre of excellence
French electrical infrastructure group Legrand has opened a 43,000 sq ft electronics manufacturing facility in Cramlington, Northumberland. The purpose-built, gas-free site serves as a European centre of excellence for Legrand's CP Electronics and Legrand Care brands.
Northern Ireland commits £2m to advanced manufacturing skills under Enhanced Investment Zone programme
Northern Ireland has announced £2 million (€2.3m) in advanced manufacturing skills funding under its Enhanced Investment Zone programme. The investment will deliver over 400 qualifications across engineering, digital, and business disciplines in 2026/27.
Finlay welcomes strengthened Irish distribution as Dungannon Plant Sales joins forces with Ace International
Finlay's Irish distributor Dungannon Plant Sales has merged with Ace International, operating from a new purpose-built headquarters in Ardboe, Co. Tyrone. The strengthened operation increases capacity across sales, hire, and after-sales support across Ireland.
Manufacturer of the Year – Large Business shortlist announced at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year's Manufacturer of the Year – Large Business category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 drew a shortlist of standout organisations competing at the highest level of Irish large-scale manufacturing, spanning pharmaceutical, architectural glass, life sciences, and consumer healthcare sectors. The category reflected the strength and ambition defining Ireland's most significant industrial operators, with Astellas Ireland (Kerry Plant) ultimately named winner for setting a benchmark across innovation, quality, and operational efficiency.
Built to Outperform: Why Ireland’s Construction Product Manufacturers Are Better Placed Than the UK Data Suggests
UK construction product sales fell across heavy and light side manufacturers for the first time in over two years. Irish manufacturers with stronger cost discipline and access to Ireland’s structural build pipeline are well placed to outperform.
Carvin Pool Equipment and CCEI North America launch smart automation partnership in US manufacturing market
Carvin Pool Equipment and CCEI North America have formed a partnership to integrate smart automation systems into aboveground pool manufacturing for the US market. The collaboration advances connected water system technologies within industrial equipment manufacturing.
Vetter launches construction of €500m pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Germany
CDMO Vetter has begun construction of a 50,000 sqm pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Saarlouis to expand injectable drug production. The investment strengthens EU industrial capacity in advanced sterile drug manufacturing and life sciences production.
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