MANUFACTURING NORTHERN IRELAND: DELIVERING ACTION FOR INDUSTRY
Northern Ireland’s manufacturing legacy is world-renowned. Whether you produce whiskey or wind turbines, we’re here to support your growth by tackling rising costs, securing rates relief, influencing policy and unlocking funding for skills, innovation, and sustainability.
Manufacturing NI helps our members to thrive, innovate and compete through trusted advocacy, timely insights, valuable connections and hands-on support. We champion collaboration and leadership at every level, helping members to navigate change, embrace opportunity and drive long-term success.
Our Areas of Focus
Defending industrial derating for Northern Ireland manufacturers
Tackling increasing business costs, energy issues and how network prices are applied
Driving policy, strategy and leadership that will develop a pipeline of skilled talent
Delivering industry wide and business specific support for evolving customs arrangements
Working with government, education and industry to support digital transformation
Working with government, education and industry to support industrial decarbonisation
Latest News
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging: What Northern Irish Businesses Need to Know
As the UK moves closer to a circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging is reshaping how businesses manage and report the environmental impact of the materials they use. If your organisation produces, imports or supplies packaging, these...
Competing for talent: Keep yourself on the right side of the law
Join the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in partnership with the CIPD Northern Ireland Reward Network for an important session on how to remain compliant with competition law in recruitment and employment practices. 📅 Wednesday 22 October 2025🕙 10:00–11:30am...
Rural Business Development Grant- Open Now
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme is now open and will close at 12 noon on Thursday 30 October 2025. Grant aid of between £500 and £7,500 is available for projects costing up to £30,000. Capital grants of up to a maximum of 50% are available to existing...