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Wrightbus expands European footprint with hydrogen bus delivery to Germany
Wrightbus Kite Hydroliner single-deck hydrogen-powered bus Wrightbus, the Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles,...
4 days ago
Repowered buses from Wrightbus NewPower set new standard for efficiency and sustainability
In a significant stride towards greener public transport, NewPower, a pioneering initiative by bus manufacturer Wrightbus, has unveiled...
Apr 22
Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
Apr 13
Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution
Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary...
Apr 11
Wrightbus celebrates 50 million zero-emission miles with ministerial visit
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus celebrated hitting 50 million zero-emission miles with a visit from Local Transport Minister Simon...
Apr 3
Deputy Mayor thanks Manufacturing Task Force Chair, Graham Whitehurst MBE, for his services to the Borough
Ursula OLoughlin (MEABC Head of Economic Development); Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness; Graham...
Mar 31
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...
Mar 23
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
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