https://youtu.be/GJLPoXy8sUM?si=ZVlIOsxWDM4dRmVj This recording features a webinar with HMRC, focused on helping businesses get ready for upcoming changes under the Windsor Framework. From 1 May 2025, new arrangements will apply to the movement of goods – including parcels – between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This session is especially relevant for anyone involved in sending or […]
https://youtu.be/JCbfxFOliqI?si=JoEGo-0zSkGC_ZK_ As part of Manufacturing Month, we take a deep dive into the current economic landscape and its impact on the manufacturing sector. Featuring expert insights from Barclays, this session will explore key market trends, financial outlooks, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today. Whether you're a business leader, investor, or industry […]
Over 150 of Northern Ireland’s senior and aspiring manufacturing leaders gathered at the Anchor High Leadership Summit on May 29 at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast, bringing a powerful and purposeful close to Manufacturing Month for 2025. Delivered by Manufacturing NI, the flagship event convened business leaders, policy makers, and economic experts for a day of […]
Manufacturers across Northern Ireland are facing rising energy costs, tightening regulations, and increasing pressure to decarbonise from customers and supply chains. Join us and Ben Craig, Head of Partnerships at Carbonfit for a practical and insightful webinar designed specifically for the manufacturing sector. We’ll explore how data-driven energy and carbon management can unlock real savings, enhance operational stability, and support compliance with growing environmental regulations.
https://youtu.be/nUuej9zTpH8 Reliance NI, in partnership with Manufacturing NI, recently hosted “Sustainable Engineering Wins in Manufacturing”, a webinar exploring how energy efficiency delivers both financial and environmental benefits. With motors consuming 46% of global electricity, efficiency is no longer just about cutting costs, it’s a critical strategy for building sustainable and competitive operations. Case studies highlighted […]
https://youtu.be/GviGvcOLZ4k The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million initiative led by Queen’s University Belfast under the Belfast Region City Deal, is transforming Northern Ireland’s manufacturing landscape. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and skills development, AMIC is helping local businesses tackle both productivity and sustainability challenges. In our recent webinar, we explored how AMIC supports […]
https://youtu.be/jT6LvWI_L0Q In our recent webinar, Darren McVicker, Managing Director of Vickerstock, shared practical insights on how manufacturers across Northern Ireland can future-proof their business through effective succession planning. With 30-35% of the manufacturing workforce aged between 50 and 65 and a potential loss of up to 6,000 skilled professionals within the next five years, the sector faces […]
https://youtu.be/kIqbwTPFEQM 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 […]
We need your voice! Are rising costs, manual processes, and slow technology holding your business back? The new E-DATA project is investing in digital support to help SMEs in NI and the border region overcome these challenges, but we're starting by listening to you. We are running a series of 90-minute, high-impact workshops across the […]
https://youtu.be/AfyAw-YBO_0 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 […]
https://youtu.be/P73Sv14tqDs?si=sjoB7DptJMn2nNMM 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 […]
Townhall Meeting 12pm – Wednesday 3rd December Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown Wide ranging changes which will fundamentally alter the world of work are being prepared by the Department for the Economy with new legislation planned to be presented to the Assembly by the Economy Minister in the New Year. The Good Jobs and Employment Rights […]
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