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
AICC launches free AI Learning Lab
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) has launched a free online platform to help individuals and organisations build practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The AI Learning Lab features a Virtual Learning Environment with self-paced,...
Consultation on Minimum wage rates from April 2027 and beyond
Firms from Northern Ireland are being urged to feed directly into the UK’s next round of minimum wage decisions, with the Low Pay Commission consultation for 2026 now open. The consultation will shape recommendations for National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage...
Don’t rush largest overhaul of employment legislation in a decade, say businesses
A coalition of over 20 business groups has today (Monday, 13th April) called on Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and the wider Executive not to rush through wide-ranging and complex employment rights legislation in the short time left in this Assembly mandate....








