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
Executive AI Leadership & Nostra Northern Ireland Launch
Nostra, in partnership with Microsoft and with support from Kaseya, is delighted to invite you to an exclusive Executive AI Leadership Breakfast at Titanic Belfast. This special event will also mark the official launch of Nostra Northern Ireland, bringing together...
DfC – Pathways to Work and Wellbeing – Employer Vanguard Awareness Session – October 2026
The Pathways to Work and Wellbeing Programme, led by the Department for Communities, is partnering with Sir Charlie Mayfield and the UK Keep Britain Working Review, to identify a group of NI Vanguard Employers to test and shape a series of products that support more...
New ‘Game Changing’ Innovation Centre Officially Opens Following £10m Council Investment
A major new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has officially opened in Antrim and Newtownabbey, marking a significant investment in the future of advanced manufacturing and economic growth across Northern Ireland. The Centre is expected to create up to...








