Manufacturing Month NI News
Keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news in Northern Ireland and be the first to hear about Manufacutring NI’s series of events scheduled for 2020.
Commentary on Yesterday’s UK Government Budget: Implications for NI Manufacturers
Yesterday's budget announcement brought substantial changes for businesses across the UK, with a key measure being a significant increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions. Targeted to fund essential services, including the NHS, this increase represents a...
Upcoming Event Maximising Your Export Potential
Date: Wednesday 13th November 2024, 8.45am - 1:30pm with networking lunch Location: Canal Court Hotel, Newry Price: Free Join InterTradeIreland in ‘Maximising your export potential through Cross-Border Trade’ at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, on Wednesday 13th...
Free Everyday Maths (Northern Ireland) Course – Enhance Your Team’s Skills and Productivity
The Open University have shared a new FREE online course - Everyday Maths 1 (Northern Ireland). Available on OpenLearn, this course aims to help adults strengthen their numeracy skills in practical areas like basic arithmetic, percentages, and budgeting—skills that...
Internal Market Movements from GB to NI
The updated UK Government guidance on moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (under the Windsor Framework) introduces "streamlined" customs for businesses. From March 2025, goods deemed "not at risk" of entering the EU can follow simplified procedures if...
Huhtamaki Begins Production Of Fiber Lids At Lurgan Site
Sustainable packaging company Huhtamaki has begun production of molded fiber drinks lids at its Lurgan, County Armagh, site. The lids, used for both hot and cold disposable cups, are fully compostable and a direct replacement for plastic lids. Fredrik Davidsson,...
Only Two Weeks Left To Nominate – Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2025
Nominations are now being sought for the prestigious NIAA2025 which will recognise and showcase excellence and best practice in the participation and delivery of Apprenticeships. Finalists will be selected and invited to a special awards ceremony on Wednesday 26th...