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Crust & Crumb Bakery shortlisted for Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year marked a notable achievement for Crust & Crumb Bakery, as the leading Irish food manufacturer made it to the shortlist of the Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. Its export-driven growth model and commitment to innovation reflect a strong standard of excellence within Ireland's food production sector.
Printing at the Limit: Why Ireland Must Close Its PEEK Supply and Certification Gap Before Growth Runs Ahead of Governance
Ireland’s PEEK filament market is growing fast but governed poorly. Supply chain fragility, post-Brexit friction, and EU MDR demands are outpacing the readiness of Irish manufacturers to capitalise on a USD 3.90 billion global opportunity by 2033.
STgen Bio invests 110bn won to expand Incheon biopharmaceutical manufacturing capacity
South Korea's STgen Bio is investing 110 billion won ($73.8 million/€68.1m) to expand its Incheon biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The project targets 14,000 litres of annual production capacity upon completion in Q1 2028.
Swedish group Amplex AB acquires Essex air purification manufacturer Airbench Limited
Swedish group Amplex AB has acquired Essex-based air purification manufacturer Airbench Limited, which generates around £6.5m (€7.8m) in turnover. The deal strengthens Amplex's industrial filters and air purification portfolio with an established UK manufacturer.
Condron Concrete supplies giant drainage pipes for Adare Bypass infrastructure project
Condron Concrete's Tullamore facility has supplied specially manufactured 2.4-metre diameter concrete pipes for the Adare Bypass project in Co. Limerick. The delivery marks a significant milestone for Irish manufacturing in supporting national infrastructure delivery.
Activ8 Solar Energies completes €1.17m rooftop solar installation at Tayto Snacks manufacturing facility
Activ8 Solar Energies has completed a €1.17m rooftop solar installation at Tayto Snacks' Ashbourne facility. The 1,734-panel system will generate approximately 667 MWh annually, supplying around 10% of the factory's power demand.
PAC Group acquires King's Lynn manufacturer Lawtronic to extend GB engineering reach
Belfast's PAC Group has acquired King's Lynn control panel manufacturer Lawtronic Ltd, extending its GB engineering footprint. The deal supports skills-led growth and increased capacity for clients in key industrial sectors.
Laois Sawmills shortlisted for Manufacturer of the Year – Wood Products at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Looking back to last year, the Midlands-based Laois Sawmills made it to the shortlist of the Manufacturer of the Year – Wood Products category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. Its diversified production model and sustained growth over nearly four decades reflect a compelling standard of operational excellence in Irish wood products manufacturing.
HD Hyundai Electric breaks ground on second Alabama plant to scale transformer output
South Korea-based HD Hyundai Electric has broken ground on a second transformer manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Alabama, investing $200 million to expand ultra-high-voltage transformer production capacity by 50 per cent for the North American power grid market.
Unilever establishes first Visayas manufacturing facility to boost Philippine regional supply chain
UK-based Unilever has opened a 1,600-square-metre collaborative manufacturing facility in Mandaue City, Cebu, marking the company's first production site outside Luzon in the Philippines and strengthening its regional supply chain for Home Care liquid products.
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