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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.
Niagara Bottling expands production footprint after acquisition deal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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