Cheers as Diageo gets the go-ahead for £26M extension at Mallusk site
Global drinks giant Diageo were given the go ahead to proceed with plans for a £26M extension to their Baileys Mallusk-based facility by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee. (Subject to call-in period) To help facilitate the evolving needs of...
Belfast Employment Academies & Jobs Fair
Belfast City Council want to make MNI supporters aware of their upcoming Transport Academy and Jobs Fair. Registrations are now open for Belfast City Council's new Transport Academy and training will begin next month. They aim to support up to 140 participants to...
Manufacturing NI and The Open University launch new online learning hub to boost industry skills
The Open University in Ireland and Manufacturing NI are thrilled to announce the launch of an accessible free online learning platform that aims to support the development of key skills within the manufacturing industry in Northern Ireland. Hosted on OpenLearn, The...
Workplace Transport Inspection Campaign in the Manufacturing Sector
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced that it will be carrying out a workplace transport inspection campaign at manufacturing premises across Northern Ireland. The inspection campaign will run throughout Autumn, starting in...
AG Reduces its Carbon Footprint by over 53%
Fivemiletown headquartered Paving and Building Products firm, AG, has reinforced its position as a market leader in sustainable construction by reducing its carbon footprint by 53.7%. The firm, which has manufacturing locations in Fivemiletown, Toome and Carryduff,...
Cyber Needs Analysis
NI Cyber, Cyber Ireland and the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (www.amtce.ie) are conducting a Cyber Needs Analysis in the Manufacturing sector and would like to hear from 20 companies who are willing to take part in a Cyber Risk assessment. The...
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub – N.I. Manufacturer Workshop
Tuesday 29th August 2023, 10am – 1.30pm Canal Court Hotel, Newry Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-the-smart-manufacturing-data-hub-newry-workshop-tickets-680857181157 The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) is supporting manufacturers in...
HSENI Workplace Transport Initiative Manufacturing – Autumn 2023
Please see the attached letter regarding the Inspection and Enforcement Initiative that HSENI Inspectors will be carrying out in manufacturing companies across Northern Ireland. A checklist proforma has also been provided to assist you in reviewing the current...
Applications are now OPEN for ‘Scaling The Edge 10X’ Autumn Cohort
Applications are open for STE 10X - Overview of Autumn 23 Scaling the edge ToolKitthe Autumn Cohort of ‘Scaling the Edge 10X’, funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE), Innovate UK and The Queen’s University of Belfast. Scaling the Edge 10X is an intensive...