NI Manufacturers are resilient amid challenges
Manufacturing NI’s Q4 member survey provides a snapshot of how manufacturers are navigating an increasingly complex operating environment, while continuing to build on NI’s core strengths. The feedback that we received from across the sector indicates that confidence...
Government Announces Inheritence Tax Reliefs Threshold to rise to £2.5m for businesses and farmers
The Government has announced that the £1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold has been increased to £2.5m from April 2026, allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying business or agricultural assets between them. The...
Fully Funded postgraduate and short courses to boost your career
Northern Ireland’s skills landscape is shifting rapidly, and organisations are under increasing pressure to build resilient, adaptable workforces. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through targeted professional development that strengthens both...
Tobermore restructures and creates new jobs for 2026
Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has restructured its senior leadership team and will be recruiting 10 new members of staff to support its next phase of growth. Glenn Robinson, formerly Tobermore’s General Manager, has taken...
MEES Costs & Compliance, What Manufacturing Landlords in Northern Ireland Need to Know
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are regulations that came into force in England and Wales on 1 April 2018. They apply to all commercial properties, including industrial and manufacturing facilities. MEES are intended to encourage landlords to improve...
Good Jobs Bill Townhall Recap
Last week Manufacturing NI hosted a Townhall meeting at the Glenavon House Hotel to ensure manufacturers’ voices are heard on the Good Jobs Bill, which is due before the NI Assembly in January. We are broadly supportive of large parts of the legislation, as the...
Wrightbus unveils new chief executive
Zero-emission public transport leader Wrightbus has unveiled its new Chief Executive, who has outlined his vision for global success. Axel J. Maschka is a highly respected transport industry expert who has held senior positions around the world with Hyundai Mobis,...
E-DATA Project- Invitation to Tender for Project Set-Up Services
Manufacturing Northern Ireland are seeking a qualified individual or organisation to conduct the following services on a contract basis Invitation to Tender for Project Set-Up Management Services Introduction This tender document invites suitably qualified and...
Webinar: Understanding Regional Manufacturing Strengths
Three of Northern Ireland’s manufacturing clusters – MEGA (Mid Ulster), GEMX (North West) and MTF (Mid & East Antrim) – with support from Invest NI, are inviting manufacturers to a webinar on the NI Manufacturing Cluster Collaboration Study. The study is exploring...