Celebrating a Lifetime of Leadership, Innovation, and Passion – Owen McKenna Honoured with Groundbreaking Lifetime Achievement Award
A Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to Owen McKenna, Commercial Director at Mallaghan, in recognition of his transformative contributions to the ground handling industry and his outstanding leadership at one of the world’s leading ground support equipment...
IoT intelligent wireless monitoring of Precast Concrete Equipment
Richard Hogg, Chairman of Manufacturing NI, shares insights into an innovative digital project with the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub. The initiative deployed 30 IoT sensors on Macrete’s vibrating and rotating machinery, connecting their precast concrete equipment to...
A result on rates!
Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, yesterday confirmed that the immediate threat to the continuation of Industrial Derating Policy has been lifted. Minister Archibald, in a statement to the NI Assembly announced a conclusion to the rates element of the revenue...
Insider: Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2025
The Made in Northern Ireland Awards are back for their 10th year, providing a remarkable platform to recognise the outstanding products, services, and talented professionals driving the region’s manufacturing and engineering sectors.The awards take place at the...
FAST Technologies’ Dreamaker Drives Efficiencies in U.S. Production
FAST Technologies, based in Londonderry/Derry, has secured a multi-million-pound contract with Bloc Blinds' USA production site. The partnership involves integrating FAST’s advanced manufacturing technologies into Bloc’s ‘Dreamaker’ system, transforming the...
FSL Multi-Sense Sensor Demo Event
FSL Electronics, supported by Innovate UK’s Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH), is empowering businesses to monitor critical manufacturing metrics such as energy consumption, temperature, humidity, and vibration. As part of the SMDH funding program, FSL Electronics...
Powerscreen Inducts Four Local Members to its Hall of Fame
Powerscreen®, a globally recognised leader in mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment, celebrated its heritage by inducting four esteemed local legends into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Gerry Quinn, Terry McNally, Gerry Kelly, and Dermot Corrigan were...
Mallaghan celebrates significant deals
Mallaghan, a Co Tyrone-based manufacturer of ground support equipment (GSE), has secured significant deals with leading aviation companies, showcasing its commitment to innovation and sustainability. In a major order from LSG Sky Chefs, the Edendork firm will deliver...
Smart Meter for Manufacturing Webinar
DOWD's Energy Solutions has been awarded funding by the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub to deliver Smart Meter Systems to manufacturers in Northern Ireland. The Smart Meter X Dowds Energy Solutions tool empowers businesses to monitor, optimise, and forecast...