Thinking about succession in your manufacturing business?
If you have considered employee ownership as a route, start with the numbers. Employee Ownership Ireland has a free CGT comparison calculator. It shows what Capital Gains Tax could look like under different sale options, including an Employee Ownership Trust. Many...
BS Holdings to lead first-of-a-kind hydrogen-to-power project in Ballymena
Antrim based BS Holdings Ltd has agreed a first of its kinds hydrogen offtake arrangement that will underpin a new zero-emission hydrogen-to-power project in Ballymna, strengthening Northern Ireland's position in advanced energy and clean manufacturing systems. The...
Call for feedback: Shortage Occupation List and Temporary Shortage List Consultation
Manufacturing NI is encouraging members to respond to the UK Government’s current consultation on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), alongside the Temporary Shortage List (TSL) Review – Stage 2, both of which have important implications for skills access and...
Land & Property Services publishes draft valuation list for Reval 2026
Land & Property Services have published the draft schedule of values for over 75,000 non-domestic properties in Northern Ireland- which allows firms to check what their rates bills will look like from 1st April 2026. You can access your draft valuations here NI...
Minister publishes consultation response on Miscarriage Leave Rights
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, has published the consultation response on introducing statutory miscarriage leave and pay in Northern Ireland. This marks a key step in extending Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay to parents who experience miscarriage or other...
DTFF Pre-Briefing Sessions: Preparing Manufacturers for Digital Investment
The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) is now open for its latest call, offering £5,000 to £20,000 in capital grant support to help small and micro manufacturers invest in transformative digital technologies. For manufacturers considering an application,...
The Power of Collaboration: NI Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Workshops
This February, a series of NI Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Workshops will take place across the region, bringing together manufacturers, technology providers, and ecosystem partners to explore the potential for deeper, industry-led collaboration. The workshops...
DATUM Launch
You are invited to the launch of DATUM, a new cross border digital transformation programme that supports manufacturing SMEs from readiness to real implementation: Assess. Plan. Transform. DATUM is delivered jointly by the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre...
Barclays Corporate Northern Ireland Outlook 2026
Barclays Corporate Northern Ireland have published their Northern Ireland outlook for 2026. A long time supporter of our Manufacturing Month, their support and advice is invaluable for the manufacturing sector here, as evidenced by their understanding and commentary....