Controlling Welding Fumes – Occupational Lung Disease Seminar
In 2018 the workplace limits on welding fume were significantly amended. Many engineering facilities will have or soon will be visited by the Health and Safety Executive to assess compliance with these new limits. It is likely this will require significant...
Northern Regional College to offer engineering apprenticeships at Magherafelt
For the first time ever, Northern Regional College is offering engineering apprenticeships at its Magherafelt campus. The College has teamed up with Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement (MEGA) to provide Level 2 and Level 3 engineering...
Consultation on Design Considerations for a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme for Northern Ireland
The Consultation on Design Considerations for a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme for Northern Ireland is now live - Design considerations for a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme for Northern Ireland | Department for the Economy (economy-ni.gov.uk) This...
Top Performing Council grants planning approval to £10M Factory in just 16 weeks
JANS Group has been granted planning permission by Antrim and Newtownabbey Planning Committee, for a new £10M factory at its Caulside Drive site in Antrim, in just over 16 weeks. This new 11,319sqm double storey building will consist of both factory and office space...
DfE NI Apprenticeship Week – Advertising Apprenticeship Opportunities on Connect to Success website
The Connect to Success Portal on NI Direct is an advertising platform for employers and training providers to advertise Apprenticeships and Work Experience Opportunities. There is no charge to the employer or training provider for the use of this portal. Search for...
Upcoming Digital Catapult Events
Digital Catapult are holding two upcoming events that may be of note to Manufacturing NI members. Bridge AI scoping event 20th February - link to register https://web-eur.cvent.com/event/69ff6a79-5c0a-4121-968f-d1c0a80879de/summary On the 20th February, Innovate UK...
Queens University Belfast Placement Webinar- Mechanical Engineering with Management
https://youtu.be/UaETMP15zjU Manufacturing NI were joined by Dr. David Rooney, Dr. Charles McCartan, Helen McBrinn & Claudine Sutherland to look at the placement opportunities on offer from the Queen's University Belfast School of Mechanical Engineering....
AG scoops eight major awards
AG, leading paving and building manufacturer, has won EIGHT major industry awards in quick succession across the UK and Ireland. Established over 60 years ago, AG is a 3rd generation family-owned business which now employs more than 230 people at eight locations...
ABC Rapid Response Welding Academy
Are you interested in exploring a new career in the Welding sector? Then the new 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 could be for you! This fully funded programme will equip participants with the below: Level 1 MIG Welding Qualification Industry Work Placement...