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
NI Economic Conference 2026
The Northern Ireland Economic Conference, now in its 31st year, is Northern Ireland’s premier forum for economic analysis and debate. As the only event dedicated to providing a strategic, high-level assessment of the performance and future prospects of the Northern...
Manufacturing tax update: Key budget changes and growth opportunities
Following the Autumn Budget, Sumer NI are hosting a webinar to explore the key announcements affecting manufacturing businesses and the practical steps companies should be considering now. Alongside a review of the wider tax and business measures introduced, we'll...
Ross Companies invests £3.6 million and creates 25 new jobs in Ballymena
Ballymena-based engineering manufacturer Ross Companies is investing £3.6 million in an expansion that will create 25 new jobs and support its growth in markets across Great Britain and Ireland. Invest Northern Ireland has offered the company £125,000 towards the...








