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Wrightbus hydrogen bus trial could lead to zero emissions travel for Sizewell C workers

Sizewell C workers could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of the nuclear power station’s construction, if a...

6 days ago

Ballymena founder of JAQ Group reveals plans for £11M manufacturing and distribution facility in town

CGI of proposed new JAQ Group production and distribution facility in Ballymena JAQ Group founder and managing director, Connor Martin...

Mar 19

Wrightbus leaders meet government officials at UK's first bus manufacturing panel

Local Transport MinisterSimon Lightwood MP with Jean-Marc Gales and Jo Bamford, during a visit to NewPower in Oxfordshire last month....

Mar 16

Antrim-based SAM Mouldings announces £20million landmark investment in its 35th year

SAM Mouldings, the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturer of MDF mouldings, has announced a £20 million investment in its 35th year of...

Mar 7

Wrightbus goes back to the future as it relaunches the Contour coach

The Contour, a low-emission 55-seater coach, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena. Wrightbus is entering the coach market for the first time...

Mar 6

Swann welcomes Government's decision on Thales contract

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has today welcomed the announcement of a £1.6billion investment into Thales Belfast for the manufacturing of...

Mar 3

UK to build 5,000 missiles in Belfast as PM Starmer bolsters Ukraine support

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to manufacture over 5,000 air defence missiles in Belfast, marking a significant boost...

Mar 2

Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus to host latest recruitment event to help fuel growth

Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is hosting its latest recruitment event this week as it gears up for record production...

Feb 26

Industry receives a shot in the arm thanks to phenomenal Wrightbus growth

Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has issued a rallying cry to industry partners as it ramps up production for another...

Feb 13

Co Antrim firm does the double, completing two major Premier League stadium projects

Mallusk-headquartered Brett Martin has completed new projects with two of the English Premier League’s most prestigious football clubs. ...

Nov 25, 2024

Next generation of cutting-edge diesel buses launched by Wrightbus

The new generation StreetDeck Ultroliner designed and built by Wrightbus in Ballymena Pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus has launched the...

Nov 21, 2024

Wrightbus sets sights on further European expansion after hydrogen buses land in Germany

Wrightbus and RVK teams with some of the buses. Leading zero-emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today announced plans for further expansion...

Nov 14, 2024

Wrightbus continues expansion as the Ballymena company acquires Midlands firm RGI

Ross Cleaver, founder and owner of RGI, and Jean-Marc Gales, Wrightbus CEO Zero-emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today (Tuesday 5 November)...

Nov 5, 2024

NI Secretary visits Wrightbus on back of landmark £18.2 billion Budget boost to the region

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP with Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales. Leading zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus...

Oct 31, 2024

Wrightbus appoints new HR director as expansion continues

New director of human resources at Wrightbus, Ballymena man James Hamill Leading zero-emission transport manufacturer Wrightbus has...

Oct 23, 2024

Minister Muir visits Ballymena based businesses

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA pictured with NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell and Cranswick Country Foods Technical Manager Kathryn...

Oct 16, 2024

Wrightbus apprentice joins panel to discuss opportunities for women in the bus and coach industry

Apprentice Hannah Currie A female apprentice from zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus shared her insights into the opportunities and...

Oct 15, 2024

Mid & East Antrim’s 2024/25 Science Summer School initiative launched

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE at the launch of Science Summer School 2024/25 with Lord Andrew Mawson OBE from The...

Oct 12, 2024

UK Minister vows to work with devolved nations to deliver growth in first visit to Northern Ireland

The newly appointed Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Pat McFadden, made his first visit to Northern Ireland today The visit...

Oct 3, 2024

Wrightbus dominates UK bus sector with 40% market share

New data released today shows Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus continues to lead the UK’s bus sector with a staggering 40% market share,...