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Former Tesla and Lotus Executive joins Wrightbus as new group COO

Christian Reynolds appointed as new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), Wrightbus Wrightbus, the UK and Europe’s fastest-growing bus...

Jul 27

Wrightbus powers sustainability in Dublin as Dublin Bus celebrates 100 years of service

Wrightbus has hailed its partnership with Dublin Bus as a model of innovation and environmental progress, as Ireland’s capital city...

Jul 26

Wrightbus hosts leading German transport operators to accelerate decarbonisation

British bus manufacturer Wrightbus recently welcomed 12 of Germany’s leading public transport operators to its newly opened Brühl service...

Jul 24

Wrightbus reveals long-awaited 6x2 zero-emission bus with global rollout on the horizon

Jean-Marc Gales, Company CEO, with the new 6x2. After two years in development, Wrightbus has today unveiled its much-anticipated 6x2...

Jul 18

US Consul General visits Wrightbus in Ballymena to see UK’s leading green bus manufacturer first-hand

The United States Consul General, James Applegate, recently paid a visit to Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus, following an...

Jul 17

Wrightbus strengthens global customer support with senior appointment

Graham Hamlyn, Wrightbus Director of Global Technical Customer Support Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced the...

Jul 10

Sensata’s new R&D centre in Co Antrim puts Northern Ireland on the global innovation map

Pictured at Sensata Technologies’ new Northern Ireland Technology Centre in Antrim are (L-R) Darren Walker, site leader at Sensata NI,...

Jun 28

Wrightbus crowned Manufacturer of the Year at prestigious UK Awards

(L) Phil Owen, Wrightbus Head of Sales, and Chris Martin, Wrightbus Head of Business Development, with the award. Pioneering bus...

Jun 20

Former Aston Martin engineering chief joins Wrightbus as CTO to accelerate net zero transport

Former Aston Martin engineering chief Paul Thomas has been appointed Group Chief Technology Officer at Wrightbus, Ballymena. Wrightbus,...

Jun 19

Stagecoach unveils new Wrightbus electric Macmillan Bus, continuing legacy of support for cancer care

The new electric Macmillan Cancer Support bus, built by Wrightbus and operated by Stagecoach London A new electric Macmillan Cancer...

Jun 17

Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford honoured with CBE for pioneering work in hydrogen economy

Jo Bamford CBE Clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s...

Jun 16

Wrightbus marks Father’s Day with 19 pairs of fathers and sons working side by side!

John and Nathan McLeister Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus is giving a whole new meaning to the number 19 this Father’s...

Jun 10

Wrightbus in Ballymena builds momentum as London celebrates 2,000 zero-emission buses

Specially wrapped 2000th zero-emission bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena A major milestone in the UK’s transition to greener public...

Jun 6

Wrightbus poised to lead UK’s bus decarbonisation revolution, says MP, Jim Allister

Jim Allister, TUV Party Leader and North Antrim MP In a compelling address to the House of Commons on Monday, 2 June 2025, Jim Allister,...

Jun 3

‘Invest more, export more’: Economic call to action for Mid and East Antrim

Invest NI has its regional office based at Ecos Hub, in Ballymena More businesses in Mid and East Antrim need to export, councillors have...

May 30

Wrightbus celebrated as one of the happiest places to work

Wrightbus, the pioneering manufacturer of zero-emission buses, has been officially recognised as one of the happiest workplaces in the...

May 29

Wrightbus wins new contract to supply next-generation ultra-low emission buses for Nottingham

The state-of-the-art, ultra-low emission StreetDeck Ultroliner bus, built by Wrightbus in Ballymena In a significant step towards...

May 22

Wrightbus celebrates double award success after landmark year

Ballymena-based zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been recognised with two prestigious awards in just two days, marking...

May 21

Hydrogen transport innovation: Wrightbus showcase welcomed at Westminster by North Antrim MP

In the driving seat: Jim Allister MP TUV MP Jim Allister has welcomed Ballymena-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus to Westminster for a...