Eli Lilly commits additional $4.5bn across Indiana manufacturing sites to expand genetic medicine capacity
US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has committed an additional $4.5 billion (€4.1bn) across two Indiana manufacturing sites. The investment supports a new genetic medicine facility and a future API production site opening in 2027.
Siemens reaches $1bn milestone in US manufacturing investments across key industrial sectors
German technology company Siemens has reached $1 billion (€921m) in US manufacturing investments over five years. The projects span electrical equipment, passenger rail, and data centre infrastructure across multiple states, creating over 2,200 jobs.
AIM Centre opens Galway hub to bring AI and digitalisation support closer to manufacturers
Sligo-based AIM Centre has opened its first Galway hub to strengthen AI and digitalisation support for manufacturers in the medtech and life sciences sectors. The expansion was supported by the Western Development Commission.
Carbery Group acquires US ingredients supplier Prinova to expand global flavours business
West Cork-based Carbery Group has acquired Prinova, a US-based global ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions supplier. The deal expands Carbery's Synergy Flavors business in the US as part of its international diversification strategy.
AstraZeneca opens $360m API manufacturing facility at Dublin's Alexion Campus
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca has opened a $360 million (€332m) API manufacturing facility at Dublin's Alexion Campus. The plant will produce small molecule APIs across AstraZeneca's oncology pipeline and broader medicines portfolio.
Irish Manufacturing Council partners with Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 as Strategic Partner
Looking back to last year, The Irish Manufacturing Council partnered with the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 as Strategic Partner, bringing four decades of manufacturing research and education expertise to the programme. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to advancing manufacturing standards and innovation across Ireland's industrial sector.
Turning the Tide: How Ireland’s Manufacturers Can Capitalise on the UK’s Manufacturing Inflection Point
UK manufacturing sentiment fell at its fastest pace since the pandemic in the three months to April 2026. For Irish manufacturers, the UK’s record competitiveness deterioration and investment pullback represent a structural commercial opportunity.
FANUC appoints Andy Armstrong as managing director for UK and Ireland operations
Japanese factory automation specialist FANUC has appointed Andy Armstrong as managing director of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately. Armstrong brings over 40 years of engineering and sales experience to the role.
Sub-Zero pursues $196m expansion at Cedar Rapids manufacturing facility
Wisconsin-based premium appliance manufacturer Sub-Zero is pursuing a $196 million (€180.9m) expansion at its Cedar Rapids facility. The 225,000 sq ft addition will create up to 312 new full-time jobs in Iowa.
Henry Brothers completes £13.5m DVA MOT test centre in Mallusk to boost vehicle testing capacity
Magherafelt-based Henry Brothers has completed a £13.5m (€15.7m) DVA MOT test centre in Mallusk, providing capacity for 100,000 vehicle tests annually. The facility was delivered on time and within budget.
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