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
Understanding Small Business Experiences with Rising Energy Costs
The Utility Regulator has commissioned Perceptive Insight, an independent research company, to carry out a new study exploring how small businesses are coping with the impact of rising energy costs. This important research aims to give a voice to small business...
Government Supply Expo 2025: Pathways to Public Tendering – 11th November 2025
Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025Time: 9 am – 4 pmLocation: Aviva Stadium, DublinAdmission: Free (registration now open at registration.crowdcomms.com/gse25) Manufacturing NI encourages members and NI manufacturers to take part in the Government Supply Expo 2025,...
Green Skills Funded Courses
The GRASP (Green Skills Upskilling Programme) is helping to future-proof the construction and built-environment sectors across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Funded through the PEACEPLUS programme and delivered by a cross-border partnership of Further...








