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
Webinar Recap | Inclusion in Manufacturing: Creating Opportunity for Everyone
Manufacturing NI was joined by Diversity Mark and Vidrala UK & Ireland (formerly Encirc) for a practical webinar exploring how manufacturers can create more inclusive workplaces, attract and retain talent, and support workforce development. The session highlighted...
Biomethane Business Case – Request for Information
The Department for the Economy has launched a Request for Information (RFI) in support of development of a Biomethane Business Case. This request is seeking responses from those producing or using biomethane in their business or interested in doing so. Your responses...
UK CBAM Rates Published: How Do They Compare with the EU?
The UK government has now published the first illustrative Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) rates ahead of the scheme's launch on 1 January 2027. The figures provide the clearest indication yet of the carbon costs that UK importers may face on imported...







