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
Coca-Cola HBC to expand Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn with new €31 million recycled plastic bottle line
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced a €31 million investment into its Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn. The investment will see the creation of a new high-speed recycled plastic bottling line. Due to be operational by May 2026, the...
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026 Announced
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026 will run from 2–6 February, celebrating the employers and apprentices driving growth, innovation and opportunity across every corner of our economy. Launching the week, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said the initiative...
KES Group celebrates expansion in Strabane Business Park
Strabane-based manufacturer KES Group has officially opened Phase 3 of its expansion at Strabane Business Park, a development that will see the creation of 40 new electrical engineering jobs and a major boost in advanced manufacturing capacity. The company, which...








