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MANUFACTURING NORTHERN IRELAND: DELIVERING ACTION FOR INDUSTRY

Founded in the early 2000’s, Manufacturing NI an industry-led campaigning organisation which works directly with our members, workforce representatives, policymakers and regulators to challenge and encourage change in areas which impact on the cost of doing business.

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

DATUM: Support for digital transformation in manufacturing

DATUM: Support for digital transformation in manufacturing

A new €8.3 million cross-border programme has been launched to help up to 100 small and medium-sized manufacturers across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland adopt digital technology. The DATUM programme will give businesses hands-on support to...

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Vertiv Announces Major Expansion in Derry & Donegal

Vertiv Announces Major Expansion in Derry & Donegal

Vertiv today announced the planned expansion of its manufacturing operations in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland and County Donegal, creating several hundred new jobs over the next six months in support of strengthening the company’s manufacturing capabilities in...

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