Start, Grow or Scale your business with support from Go Succeed
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
In our recent webinar, we explored how Go Succeed, delivered in partnership with all 11 local councils, offers free, tailored support designed specifically for businesses across Northern Ireland.
Panellists Grainne O’Neill (Mid & East Antrim Borough Council), Ruth Robinson (Full Circle Management Solutions), and JB Dobbin (Demanu) shared how manufacturers are using Go Succeed to overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities – whether they’re just starting out, ready to scale, or planning for the future.

Through the programme, manufacturers can access:

Up to 21 hours of one-to-one mentoring with experienced business advisors.

Grants of up to £3,000 to support digital transformation, productivity improvement, or market growth.

Expert guidance on sales, marketing, strategy, financial management, productivity and new product support.

Practical help with product development, process efficiency, and export potential.

One standout success story came from JB Dobbin, who launched his own design and manufacturing business in 2023. With Go Succeed’s mentorship and networking opportunities, he was able to scale quickly and build a strong foundation for growth.

The key message from this session? Take the first step.
Go Succeed’s support is flexible, practical, and focused on real results. Whether you’re refining operations, innovating products, or exploring new markets, this programme can help you build a stronger, more resilient business.

Find out more and register for free support at: go-succeed.com
Slides are available here: Go Succeed master slidedeck

Inclusive Employment in Manufacturing: Building a Future That Works for Everyone
2025-11-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Our recent webinar, “Inclusive Employment in Manufacturing” delivered in partnership with NOW Group, explored how diverse employment can transform both lives and workplaces. The session focused on fair access to good jobs in our sector and the positive impact this has on workplace culture, retention, innovation and creativity.

Sean Hanna (NOW Group) outlined how their team supports people with learning difficulties, autism and other neurodivergent conditions into sustainable work, and how they partner with employers to develop roles, recruitment, training and mentoring support. In 2024, NOW Group has helped 400+ people into employment, including 138 into paid roles in manufacturing, with 93% still in work after six months. Their academy and in-work support model is also helping hundreds more build skills and confidence for future roles.

Real experiences shared by Lindsay Colton (Terex) and Genevieve Martin (The JAQ Group) who partner with NOW Group, showed that when we remove barriers and recruit diverse talent, we gain stronger cultures, better retention and more innovative teams – a future that genuinely works for everyone. Key outcomes were clear: diverse and inclusive employment isn’t just good for individuals, it’s good for employers, employees, workplaces and manufacturing as a whole.
Slides are available here: NOW Group – Manufacturing NI webinar
To find out more visit: https://www.nowgroup.org or email: sean.hanna@nowgroup.org

Energy, Emissions & Export: What Every Manufacturer Needs to Know
2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Our recent webinar with carbonfit walked NI manufacturers through the practical steps needed to prepare for both EU CBAM and the UK’s forthcoming CBAM, and what these changes mean specifically for businesses operating from Northern Ireland.

Because NI trades into both the EU Single Market (for goods) and Great Britain, manufacturers need to understand two parallel systems:

EU CBAM – already live in its transitional phase and moving to full financial obligations from 1 January 2026. This affects NI businesses only when exporting CBAM-listed goods directly into the EU, or when supplying goods that ultimately form part of an EU export.
UK CBAM – a new carbon tax applying from 1 January 2027, covering imports into Great Britain. This affects NI manufacturers importing CBAM-listed materials from outside the UK or those exposed to cost pass-through within their UK supply chains.

Key topics covered:

The difference between EU and UK CBAM, who is in scope, and which products are affected under each regime.
Why accurate, verified emissions data is essential to reduce costs under EU CBAM and influencing UK CBAM liability once rates go live.
Supply-chain readiness: how NI firms can proactively engage suppliers (especially outside the UK/EU) to ensure emissions data is available and avoid delays or default values.
Managing energy use at site level through sub-metering, bill analysis and procurement to improve competitiveness in both CBAM systems.
Practical actions for 2025/6: confirming CN codes, checking import/export volumes, mapping suppliers, and preparing data flows for both EU and UK reporting are audit and verification ready.

Carbonfit is offering a free energy bill health check to help manufacturers identify potential carbon savings, cost reductions and efficiency opportunities, supporting wider CBAM preparedness. They are also on hand if you want to discuss more end to end support for complete CBAM assurance.

For more information contact Ben Craig, Head of Partnerships at Carbonfit: ben@carbonfit.online
Slides are available here: 2-12-25 Carbonfit – Energy Emissions Export Webinar

5 Production Line Mistakes Costing Manufacturing Businesses
2026-01-21 12:30 - 13:15
🌐 Register here: ergoandwellbeing.com/webinar
Is worker discomfort, rising absence rates or quality issues impacting your production line? The root cause might be hiding in plain sight.
We’re pleased to host Julie Rainey MSc C.ErgHF MCIEHF MIHFES, Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist and Director of Ergo & Wellbeing, for a practical webinar on production line Ergonomics.
Julie brings extensive manufacturing experience from Aston Martin (Human Factors Ergonomist) and Airbus UK (Ergonomics Specialist).
She’ll cover:

→ Why “one size fits all” workstations fit nobody properly
→ The hidden danger of “it’s only 2kg” (spoiler: multiply that by 400 lifts per shift)
→ How poor layout wastes energy and creates strain
→ Why generic training doesn’t transfer to real tasks
→ The true cost of waiting for injury before taking action

More importantly, Julie will share practical fixes including quick wins you can implement immediately and how modern assessment technology is changing what’s possible for comprehensive risk identification.
The context:
543,000 UK workers suffer from work-related MSDs annually, costing employers £21.6 billion and resulting in 33.7 million working days lost every year.
This session is relevant for:

→ Production Managers
→ Operations Directors
→ Health & Safety Professionals
→ Engineering Managers
→ Continuous Improvement Leads

Whether you’re in food production, engineering, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or aerospace, if you’re experiencing worker discomfort complaints, efficiency issues, quality issues, absence rates or productivity challenges, this webinar will provide actionable insights.

📅 Wednesday 21st January, 12:30-1:15pm
🌐 Register here: ergoandwellbeing.com/webinar

Menopause Matters at Work Webinar - Take Action in Your Business
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
In our recent webinar, we looked at what menopause inclusion means in practice for manufacturing employers in Northern Ireland, and why getting it right supports retention, performance and wellbeing. Manufacturing NI is pleased to share this session in partnership with Work Life People, helping organisations understand why menopause is now a strategic workforce issue and what the changing legislative landscape means in practice. The session also introduces the Menopause Accreditation Programme (MAP) – a structured pathway to help employers move from awareness to action and prepare confidently for Menopause Action Plans.

Manufacturing NI Member offer: Work Life People is offering a free Menopause Strategy Session and 10% discount on the Menopause Accreditation and eLearning Programmes.

For more information contact: karina@worklifepeople.com for visit: www.worklifepeople.com

Director’s Duties and Corporate Governance Webinar – Protect Yourself and Your Business
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00
In our recent webinar, we partnered with legal experts Emma McCloskey and Lyndsey McSherry from Mills Selig to give manufacturing directors a practical overview of their statutory duties. The session focused on the importance of strong governance, shifting director responsibilities during financial stress, upcoming Companies House changes such as director ID verification, and the value of early professional advice in reducing risk.
Key takeaways:

Directors’ duties are personal, non-delegable and owed to the company
Articles of Association and shareholder agreements protect both the business and directors
Insolvency risk shifts director focus from shareholders to creditors
Disqualification risk often stems from cumulative governance and compliance failures
Companies House is actively enforcing accuracy and ID verification

Access the recording and slides to review the key guidance and practical actions directors should prioritise now.
Slides are available here: Mills Selig Directors Duties webinar

Restructuring and Insolvency Webinar - How to Protect Your Business
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
In a changing economic landscape, having a clear understanding of restructuring and insolvency can help businesses strengthen resilience and plan confidently for the future. Knowing the options available and when to act, enables leaders to make informed decisions that protect value and support long-term sustainability.
Manufacturing NI has partnered with Mills Selig’s expert legal team to deliver this practical and informative webinar, designed for company directors, leadership teams, finance professionals and advisors.
The session will provide clear guidance on:

An essential overview of insolvency from both the creditor’s and debtor’s perspective
Key insolvency concepts explained through a practical jargon-buster
Effective restructuring options available to businesses
Practical steps businesses can take to protect themselves when facing financial pressure

Why Attend?
Attendees will leave with increased confidence, practical insight and a clearer understanding of how to navigate financial challenges while safeguarding their business.
Join us online:
📅 Wednesday 4th March 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 13:00
🌐 Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d6d4db38-8e3b-4400-ae22-f6df86eb3f21@78a5ea4a-88af-4c7a-aeb2-b0a3d9dc328f?mc_cid=bdb93865f3&mc_eid=UNIQID

Cyber Risk, Contracts & Compliance Webinar: Strengthening Your Defences in 2026
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
As cyber threats continue to evolve, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding organisational resilience.

Manufacturing NI has teamed up with legal experts from Mills Selig to explore the latest developments in cyber law, drawing lessons from recent enforcement actions and high-profile incidents.
This session will provide guidance on:

Managing contractual and supply chain liabilities

Fulfilling breach notification obligations

Understanding practical regulatory duties in real-world scenarios

What you’ll take away:
Leave with actionable strategies to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience, reduce legal exposure, and ensure compliance in an increasingly complex digital environment.
