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Context is Competitive: How Irish Manufacturing Leaders Should Read the CSO Production Data
Irish manufacturing production fell 1.3% sequentially in Feb-Apr 2026. Contract manufacturing volatility explains the larger annual declines. Leaders who read both the CSO indices and the May PMI four-year high together get the clearest strategic picture.
Estée Lauder brings candle manufacturing in-house to strengthen UK production network
The Estée Lauder Companies has invested in its Whitman facility in Petersfield as the site marks 60 years. The UK will become the company's primary global manufacturing base for candles and home fragrance.
Finlays Solutions adds aseptic and fruit-based capabilities to beverage manufacturing platform
US-based beverage solutions company Finlays Solutions has expanded its manufacturing platform to include aseptic and fruit-based beverage capabilities. The move follows the January 2026 acquisition of Chicago-based aseptic packer Leahy-IFP.
Grant Engineering commits €8m to expand Irish manufacturing and heat pump product line
Grant Engineering, an Irish heating and plumbing manufacturer based in Birr, Co. Offaly, has announced an €8m investment in production facilities and a new hot water cylinder range. The move supports Ireland's growing heat pump market and low-carbon heating transition.
Lakeland Dairies commits £25m to expand Coleraine creamery production capacity
Lakeland Dairies has announced a £24.5 million (€28.6m) investment to upgrade its Ballyrashane Creamery near Coleraine. The programme will expand liquid milk packing and butter production while supporting new product development for export markets.
Around Noon partners with Natasha's Foundation to strengthen allergen safety standards
Northern Ireland food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon has entered a four-year partnership with Natasha's Foundation. The arrangement commits funding and operational expertise to advance allergen management standards across food manufacturing.
Three entries vie for Supply Chain Achievement Award at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year's Supply Chain Achievement Award category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 brought together three companies that demonstrated the breadth of supply chain capability across Ireland's manufacturing sector. The shortlist reflected a strong mix of digital transformation, operational efficiency, and sustainable logistics practice.
Three entries vie for Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year's Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 brought together three companies that represented the scale, diversity, and ambition of Ireland's food and beverage manufacturing sector. The shortlist highlighted a compelling mix of export-driven growth, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Four-Year High: Why Ireland’s Manufacturing PMI Surge Is a Signal, Not Just a Statistic
Ireland’s AIB Manufacturing PMI hit 55.9 in May 2026, a four-year high, with seven consecutive months of output growth and export orders at their fastest since August 2021. Cost discipline and front-loaded demand are driving a sector operating at peak momentum.
XCC Group invests US$219m in Philippine bearing manufacturing facility
China-based XCC Group is investing US$219m (€192m) in a precision bearing manufacturing facility in the Philippines. The project expands industrial production capacity supporting automotive and advanced manufacturing supply chains.
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