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
Industry united in frustration as Stormont hears stark cost of inaction on wastewater constraint
Industry leaders, MLAs and key stakeholders gathered at Parliament Buildings on 1 July for the launch of a major new report warning that wastewater capacity constraints are now a critical brake on investment, housing and economic growth across Northern Ireland — with...
Five companies partner with AMIC on £7.9m productivity drive
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, has announced a £7.9 million collaborative research and development project between the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) and five local engineering and manufacturing businesses. The collaborative project, called...
FBIS update – Right to Work
The Home Office is hosting a series of practical information events to help employers understand and prepare for changes to the Right to Work (RtW) Scheme that will come into force on 1 October 2026. The sessions will also cover the increasing use of digital...








