Accolades roll in for Kilwaughter Minerals
Pictured is CEO Gary Wilmot and Business Development Director, Caroline Rowley Renowned quarry and minerals processor Kilwaughter...
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Sep 29, 2023
NRC students to attend training event in preparation for the WorldSkills UK National Final
Students and WorldSkills UK Finalists Peter O’Neill and Hannah Currie FANUC, a leading manufacturer of factory automation and robots and...
Sep 26, 2023
Wrightbus hydrogen pilot could lead to fleet of 150 zero-emission buses at Sizewell C
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has signed a deal with Sizewell C that could see up to 150 hydrogen buses operating on the site -...
Sep 25, 2023
The JANS Group welcomes new members to its Board
Pictured from left are Eamonn Donaghy, Peter Drayne, Mark Sweeney, CEO Ronan Hamill and John-George Willis. THE JANS Group has announced...
Sep 20, 2023
Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck electric ‘low bridge’ buses launch in Leicester
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck zero emission buses designed to combat low bridges are to be rolled out...
Sep 8, 2023
Wrightbus receives slice of £50M government funding towards development of hydrogen coaches
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has received a slice of £50 million government funding towards developing zero-emission hydrogen...
Aug 28, 2023
Fairco announces 20 jobs with move to Mid & East Antrim and plans for future expansion
(R-L) Robert McCurry (Production Manager); Jim Toal (owner); Mayor, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; Steve Harper (Invest NI’s Executive...
Aug 26, 2023
Ballymena-built buses unveiled in York
Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner double-deckers. First Bus together with City of York Council yesterday (Friday 25 August) ‘switched on’...
Aug 24, 2023
Hundreds of jobs on offer at bus manufacturer Wrightbus
Pioneering zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus will be holding its latest recruitment evening as it seeks to find the next wave of...
Aug 16, 2023
Built in Ballymena - Wrightbus Electroliner being trialled on streets of London
The world's most efficient double deck battery-electric bus is being trialled on the streets of London to demonstrate its zero-emission...
Aug 15, 2023
Cheers as Diageo gets the go-ahead for £26M extension at Co Antrim site
Global drinks giant Diageo were given the go ahead to proceed with plans for a £26M extension to their Baileys County Antrim-based...
Aug 1, 2023
JANS Group completes acquisition of BlueMAC
(L-R) Ciaran McCarney, Managing Director of BlueMAC, Simon Toal of Skala, Sean McBride, Sales Manager and Michael Rea, COO of JANS Group...
Jul 31, 2023
Co Antrim company to supply 53,000 seat Premier League Stadium with critical light-emitting roofing
Co Antrim headquartered Brett Martin is set to supply an important element of a new a 53,000-seat Premier League stadium that will...
Jul 30, 2023
Managers from Ballymena and Antrim based manufacturing companies take part in Leadership programme
(L-R) Professor of Practice at Queen’s University Belfast David Paulson, Managing Director of Moore Concrete Wilburt Moore, Moore...
Jul 21, 2023
Carpet fit for a King… Ulster Carpets reveal company’s role in King’s Coronation
After months of secrecy, Royal Warrant holders Ulster Carpets are proud to reveal that they designed, manufactured and installed over...
Jul 20, 2023
JANS Group sponsors QUB Formula Racing Team
TWO companies within the JANS Group, ETRUX and JANS Composites, are sponsoring the Queen’s University Formula Racing (QFR) team as they...
Jul 5, 2023
Wrightbus Ballymena helps educate next generation of engineers
Students from Cullybackey College pictured during a visit to Wrightbus in Ballymena. Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is...
Jun 23, 2023
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus strengthens team with key new appointment
Leading zero-emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus has further strengthened its sales team with a new senior appointment. Phil Owen has...
Jun 14, 2023
Local companies working together on a pathway to net zero
The Mid and East Antrim Manufacturing Task Force has recently focused on supporting businesses in the Borough meet the challenges faced...
May 23, 2023
Maker of world’s most efficient electric double deck bus hits new green milestone
Wrightbus's double deck Electroliner, the most efficient BEV double deck in the world, with the single deck Electroliner, now classed the...
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