The publication of yesterdays (10 July 2019) data paper on Northern Ireland’s trade and investment prospects after a No Deal Brexit shows how unacceptable an outcome that could be for the country’s logistics businesses, according to FTA, the business organisation representing the sector. more

AAC proposals for Irish border post Brexit unrealistic, says FTA
	FTA, the business organisation which represents the interests of the logistics industry in the UK, has today reiterated its call for a frictionless border in Ireland after Brexit. more

ABB wins national award for diverse training course portfolio
	Award recognises contribution training has made to tackling crucial issues such as energy reduction and leakage prevention. more

Manufacturers urged to take action to avoid large claims

A recent ruling in the Northern Ireland Courts could have a significant impact on UK manufacturing businesses that still aren't including overtime payments, allowances or some commission payments in holiday pay.

Women take the helm of FTA's Northern Ireland Freight Council
	Two women are leading the fight for the logistics industry in Northern Ireland, following their election to FTA’s national Freight Council as Chair and Vice Chair. more

Airfed welding systems meeting new HSE welding requirements	FTA chosen to advise on Northern Ireland Brexit preparations
Wilkinson Star, one the of the UK’s largest independent distributors of Welding Equipment, Welding Consumables and Air Compressors are the new exclusive UK and Eire distributor for Weltek Airfed Grinding & Welding Systems. more	The Department for Exiting the European Union has announced today (26 June 2019) that Seamus Leheny, policy manager for Northern Ireland at FTA, has been selected to become a member of the Business and Trade Union Alternative Arrangements Advisory Group. more

Ireland's National 5G Test Centre opens at Maynooth University
	National 5G Test Centre is a unique combination of state-of-the-art equipment and research excellence. RadioSpace is designed to provide a full range of services to developers of 4G mobile networks, IoT enabled products and future 5G and mmWave devices. more

UK & Ireland logistics and supply chain management sector deals rise by 48 per cent
	UK transaction volumes in the logistics & supply chain management industry increased sharply in 2018, rising 48 per cent, according to accountancy and business advisory firm BDO’s latest Logistics & Supply Chain Management M&A Review. more

DHF launches one-day Automated Gate Group Certificate Course in Ireland
	DHF has announced that its first one-day public Automated Gate Group Certificate Course will be launching in Ireland this July. The inaugural course, aimed specifically at installers and maintenance operatives, will take place on Wednesday 17th July at the Green Isle Hotel in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland. more

UK & Ireland logistics supply chain management sector deals rise by 48 per cent
	UK transaction volumes in the logistics & supply chain management industry increased sharply in 2018, rising 48 per cent, according to accountancy and business advisory firm BDO’s latest Logistics & Supply Chain Management M&A Review. This was supported by continued investment from international buyers. more

Huhtamaki opens a paper straw manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland
	Huhtamaki celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art foodservice packaging manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland this week. The facility is located in the town of Antrim, near Belfast, and it is expected to employ approximately 100 people over the next few years. more

60% of senior business leaders say they never switch off from work
	Many senior leaders in British and Irish SMEs struggle to maintain a healthy work/life balance and never switch off from work, according to the latest Close Brothers Business Barometer research. more

Flir completes strategic investment in DroneBase
	Flir Systems and DroneBase, Inc. recently announced that Flir has made a strategic investment in DroneBase, a global drone operations company that provides businesses access to one of the largest ... more

Mandata appoints new sales manager to drive Ireland business
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Queen’s University Belfast advanced manufacturing expertise on show at Belfast conference
Custom designed vehicle loading bay supports growth and efficiency
Ireland's Darwinian Industry Challenge
Growth drive for Dublin freight firm celebrating 30th anniversary

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