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
Manufacturers urged to review impact of upcoming UK steel import trade changes
Northern Ireland manufacturers are being urged to assess the potential impact of significant changes to the UK’s steel import regime due to come into effect from 1st July 2026. Under these measures announced by the UK Government, tariff-free import quotas for a range...
Pathways to work & wellbeing- Employer Co-Design Workshop
The Department for Communities, in partnership with Sir Charlie Mayfield and the UK Keep Britain Working Review, is holding an employer workshop on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, in Windsor Park, Belfast. PATHWAYS TO WORK & WELLBEING – EMPLOYER CO-DESIGN WORKSHOP This...
Annual Technology & Design Association Conference
The annual Technology & Design Association Northern Ireland (T&DNI) Conference will take place on 16 June 2026 at Stranmillis University College, Belfast. If your company would like to support the development of Technology & Design in Northern Ireland...








