MANUFACTURING NORTHERN IRELAND: DELIVERING ACTION FOR INDUSTRY
Northern Ireland’s manufacturing legacy is world-renowned. Whether you produce whiskey or wind turbines, we’re here to support your growth by tackling rising costs, securing rates relief, influencing policy and unlocking funding for skills, innovation, and sustainability.
Manufacturing NI helps our members to thrive, innovate and compete through trusted advocacy, timely insights, valuable connections and hands-on support. We champion collaboration and leadership at every level, helping members to navigate change, embrace opportunity and drive long-term success.
Our Areas of Focus

Defending industrial derating for Northern Ireland manufacturers

Tackling increasing business costs, energy issues and how network prices are applied

Driving policy, strategy and leadership that will develop a pipeline of skilled talent

Delivering industry wide and business specific support for evolving customs arrangements

Working with government, education and industry to support digital transformation

Working with government, education and industry to support industrial decarbonisation
Latest News
Government Announces Inheritence Tax Reliefs Threshold to rise to £2.5m for businesses and farmers
The Government has announced that the £1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold has been increased to £2.5m from April 2026, allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying business or agricultural assets between them. The...
Fully Funded postgraduate and short courses to boost your career
Northern Ireland’s skills landscape is shifting rapidly, and organisations are under increasing pressure to build resilient, adaptable workforces. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through targeted professional development that strengthens both...
Tobermore restructures and creates new jobs for 2026
Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has restructured its senior leadership team and will be recruiting 10 new members of staff to support its next phase of growth. Glenn Robinson, formerly Tobermore’s General Manager, has taken...








