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
Irish News launches Business Excellence Awards as entries open for 2026
The Irish News has unveiled its newly rebranded Business Excellence Awards, marking the start of a new era for one of the north’s longest running business accolades. The launch took place on Thursday evening at mrDeanes in Belfast, where sponsors, partners and invited...
Digitalisation for Growth: New Cross-Border Project Sets Ambitious Vision for Economic Resilience
Ulster University celebrated the official launch of E-DATA (Enterprise Digitalisation And Transformation Alliance) on 5 March 2026, a flagship €6.7M project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). E-DATA...
EOI Invites MNI Members to Give Their Thoughts on Succession Planning
Manufacturing NI members have been invited to take part in an important piece of primary research for the Northern Ireland economy. Employee Ownership Ireland is engaging with business organisations across Northern Ireland to find out how prepared businesses are for...








