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Built to Last: Why Ireland’s Manufacturing Sector Is Turning Resilience into Competitive Advantage
Irish manufacturing PMI hit 53.7 in March 2026, its highest since June 2025. Five months of rising output, a 44-month hiring high, and surging export orders signal a sector building durable strength through cost and supply chain pressure.
Kia invests $600m in Nuevo León plant to expand production and advance electric vehicle manufacturing
South Korean automaker Kia will invest more than $600 million (€553m) in Nuevo León, Mexico, to expand production, advance electric vehicle manufacturing and implement sustainability infrastructure. The investment will create at least 300 direct jobs in its first phase.
Google commits $10m to train 40,000 US manufacturing workers in AI skills
Google is contributing $10 million (€9.2m) to the US Manufacturing Institute to fund AI training for 40,000 manufacturing workers. The initiative will create two new AI courses tailored to manufacturing contexts.
Óir na Farraige leads €1.5m EU project to scale seaweed cultivation for bio-based industries
Galway-based seaweed company Óir na Farraige is leading a €1.5m EU project to scale seaweed cultivation and develop viable bio-based supply chains. The initiative brings together partners from Ireland and Norway to reduce production costs and improve cultivation efficiency.
Uform acquires TKC to become largest specialist supplier to UK and Ireland kitchen market
Toomebridge-based kitchen and bedroom manufacturer Uform has acquired TKC in a deal set to create the largest specialist supplier to the UK and Ireland kitchen market. The move significantly extends Uform's presence across Great Britain and merchant trade channels.
Bericap acquires Dublin closures manufacturer Embankment Plastics to extend Irish manufacturing presence
German global closures manufacturer Bericap has acquired Dublin-based Embankment Plastics, marking its entry into Ireland as its 31st company. The deal brings a specialist dairy, food, and technical closures manufacturer into Bericap's global portfolio.
CJ Sheeran shortlisted for Operational Excellence Award at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year spotlighted a notable achievement for CJ Sheeran, as the timber packaging specialist made it to the shortlist of the Operational Excellence Award at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. Its circular business model and commitment to sustainable energy reflect a compelling standard of operational excellence within Ireland's manufacturing sector.
Ireland's Manufacturing Momentum: How C-Suite Leaders Can Convert a Nine-Month High Into a Structural Advantage
Irish manufacturing is expanding at its strongest pace in nine months, with export sales at a four-year high, presenting C-suite leaders with a data-backed case for accelerating capacity, workforce and supply chain investment now.
Samsung Biologics expands manufacturing capacity through US facility acquisition
South Korea-based biomanufacturer expands into the US with a facility acquisition. The deal increases pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthens global operations, supporting supply chain resilience and regional production in the manufacturing sector.
Public investment advances manufacturing capability and workforce pipeline in Virginia
US advanced manufacturing sector receives a €3.9m (£3.3m) public grant to expand additive manufacturing capabilities. Virginia Tech and regional partners will scale innovation infrastructure and workforce development to support industrial growth.
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