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Barry Cox brought standards development and emerging technology expertise to Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Looking back to last year, Barry Cox, Standards Development Manager at the National Standards Authority of Ireland, served on the judging panel for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. His expertise in international standardisation for additive manufacturing and industrial robotics brought a distinctive and technically grounded perspective to the programme.
Ireland’s Manufacturing Moment: Growth, Exports and Resilience in a Turbulent World
Ireland’s June 2026 AIB manufacturing PMI hit 54.9, outpacing the Eurozone and the UK. Strong export demand, consecutive employment growth, and robust pricing power signal a defining opportunity for Irish manufacturing leaders.
Australian medtech company Oli secures $2m federal grant to establish Sydney manufacturing base
Australian maternal health technology company Oli has secured a $2 million (€1.2m) federal grant to build manufacturing capabilities in Sydney. The funding follows a $6.5 million (€3.8m) Series A3 raise and supports a commercial launch by end of 2027.
James Hardie opens People Centre at Carole Park as manufacturing site marks 50 years
Australian building products manufacturer James Hardie has opened a new People Centre at its Carole Park manufacturing site in Ipswich, Queensland. The facility marks the site's 50th anniversary and provides upgraded workspaces, amenities and a central hub for collaboration.
Roche brings remediated Clarecastle manufacturing site to market after €207m clean-up
Swiss pharma manufacturer Roche has appointed Cushman & Wakefield to market its former 88-acre Clarecastle site after a €207.56m remediation programme. The brownfield site is being marketed to attract sustainable long-term investment to the region.
Five Northern Ireland manufacturers commit £8m to robotic welding technology programme
Five Northern Ireland manufacturers are investing nearly £8m (€9.3m) in robotic welding technology in the first collaboration directed by AMIC. The project is backed by almost £5m from Invest NI.
ClonBio Foods to build commercial-scale FibAX fibre production facility in Hungary
Irish food ingredients company ClonBio Foods will build a commercial-scale production facility for its FibAX prebiotic fibre in Dunaföldvár, Hungary. The plant is expected to be operational in Q2 2027, bringing the ingredient to global markets after eight years of development.
Guangbo Hao brought precision engineering expertise to Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Looking back to last year, Guangbo Hao, Professor in Mechanical Engineering at University College Cork and Fellow of ASME, served on the judging panel for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. His dual doctoral background and internationally recognised research in compliant mechanisms and robotics brought exceptional technical depth to the programme.
AI at the Core: How Irish Manufacturing Is Turning the Talent Challenge Into a Technology Opportunity
AI adoption in Irish manufacturing stands at 54%, above the 39% national average. Two-thirds of firms plan further AI investment. Skills shortages and global medtech competition are driving the acceleration.
Rautomead secures funding to support global machinery demand
Dundee-based specialist machinery manufacturer Rautomead has secured £3.5m in funding to support international contract delivery and strengthen production capacity. The financing will support supply chain stability as export demand increases across multiple global markets.
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