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Rautomead secures funding to support global machinery demand

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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.

Niagara Bottling expands production footprint after acquisition deal

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Niagara Bottling has expanded its production footprint through an acquisition and new manufacturing investments across multiple US facilities. The programme aims to modernise bottling operations and improve resource efficiency across its network.

Finning UK & Ireland supplies 10,000th engine to McCloskey

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Finning UK & Ireland has supplied its 10,000th industrial engine to McCloskey International as demand for mobile material processing equipment continues to grow globally. The milestone reflects long-term collaboration supporting machine production across international operations.

Thompson Aero Seating grows output as order book expands

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Aircraft seating manufacturer Thompson Aero Seating has reported strong financial growth driven by increased delivery volumes and a rising global order book. The company continues to expand production output as demand from international airline customers accelerates.

Roco expands factory to boost production capacity in Crossmaglen

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Equipment manufacturer Roco is expanding its production facility with a £2.5m investment to increase output and in-house assembly capacity. The upgrade will support higher machinery volumes as the company targets international markets and strengthens export performance.

John Cosgrove brought smart manufacturing and data analytics expertise to Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

John Cosgrove, Director of Smart Manufacturing at Technological University Shannon, served on the judging panel for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. His research expertise in data analytics, energy efficiency, and digital manufacturing brought exceptional depth to the programme's evaluation process.

Energy Cost Alert: What the UK Manufacturing Alarm Means for Ireland’s Industrial Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

One in four UK manufacturers has moved or is considering moving activity overseas due to soaring energy costs. Irish manufacturers face their own energy cost challenge and a clear strategic opportunity in the UK’s supply chain contraction.

IKO breaks ground on $45m XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford Ontario

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Canadian roofing and insulation manufacturer IKO has broken ground on a new XPS insulation facility in Brantford, Ontario, representing a $45 million (€41.4m) investment. The plant will be the company's first dedicated XPS manufacturing facility in North America.

Victor Pizza Co relocates to new Coatbridge facility after £3m investment and capacity expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Scottish family-run pizza manufacturer The Victor Pizza Co. has relocated to a new 26,000 sq ft facility in Coatbridge following a £3 million (€3.5m) investment. The move increases production capacity and brings 17 new jobs to North Lanarkshire.

MEDITE SMARTPLY outlines €75m investment to renew Clonmel MDF manufacturing infrastructure

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish engineered wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has announced a €75m investment programme at its Clonmel facility, coinciding with 50 years of MEDITE. The programme centres on upgrading critical manufacturing infrastructure.

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