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
Publication of the UK Government’s Response to Machinery Call for Evidence and Engagement Activities
The UK Government has now published its response to the recent Call for Evidence on future machinery safety legislation, alongside findings from an extensive stakeholder engagement programme led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Between July and October...
Avondale Foods Announce Major Recruitment Drive
Avondale Foods, one of Northern Ireland’s longest-standing family-owned manufacturers, has launched a significant recruitment push and is expanding its technical team as part of a broader growth strategy. Based in Lurgan, the company now turns over more than £102...
Make UK Advice on US Tariffs
The following update is drawn from analysis provided by Richard Rumbelow at Make UK. The US Supreme Court decision to end tariffs introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act marks a significant legal reset in US trade policy, but it does not...








