Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 to tackle AI adoption challenges for manufacturing leaders
The Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 on October will place AI implementation at the centre of its agenda for Ireland's life sciences manufacturing community. Its four themed sessions address the practical, governance, and leadership challenges that separate successful AI adoption from stalled pilot projects.
The Turnaround Quarter: How Ireland's June 2026 Production Data Reframe the Manufacturing Narrative
Ireland’s CSO June 2026 data show quarterly manufacturing production up 4.5% and turnover advancing 6.8%. The positive inflection gives Irish manufacturing leaders clear grounds for renewed investment confidence in the second half of 2026.
Balmoral Tanks begins US steel tank production in Ohio
UK tank manufacturer Balmoral Tanks has started production at its new Ohio, US facility, alongside its two existing UK plants. It makes epoxy-coated steel tanks for water, wastewater and anaerobic digestion use.
Autopack partners with Weightpack to expand UK filling technology
UK packaging integrator Autopack has partnered with Italian manufacturer Weightpack to bring net weight filling and capping systems to UK manufacturers. The deal expands Autopack's technology across food, chemical and personal care lines.
BMI Redland modernises Coventry kiln to secure tile output
BMI UK & Ireland has completed a £6.3m refurbishment of its Coventry clay tile plant, restarting Rosemary tile production after five months of maintenance. The investment modernises kiln capacity, securing clay tile production.
Intel secures $20bn to accelerate chip manufacturing buildout
US chipmaker Intel has raised $20 billion through an upsized share offering to fund its manufacturing expansion. The raise supports Intel's foundry buildout, including a €5 billion investment at its Irish site.
Kingspan strengthens data centre manufacturing with BMC acquisition
Kingspan has agreed to acquire Irish switchgear manufacturer BMC Manufacturing for up to €900 million, expanding its Advnsys data centre business. The deal adds power-management manufacturing capacity as global data centre demand accelerates.
Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 appoints AI advisory committee
The Life Sciences Industry Conference 2026 has unveiled its advisory committee to shape discussions on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and enterprise AI in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The programme focuses on practical AI adoption, governance, and digital operational excellence across regulated environments.
Four-Year High: Why July 2026 Is a Defining Moment for Irish Manufacturing Employment and Growth
Ireland’s AIB Manufacturing PMI hit 55.1 in July 2026, with employment at a four-year high. Irish manufacturing leaders have clear grounds for confidence and decisive investment action.
Eaton scales aerospace additive manufacturing with new UK centre
Dublin-headquartered Eaton has opened a European Centre of Additive Manufacturing in Wimborne, UK, its second aerospace-dedicated site. The facility supports localised, production-scale additive manufacturing for aerospace and defence customers.
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