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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,...
Oct 3, 2024


Wrightbus continues to build its team for the journey ahead as it develops long-range hydrogen coach
Pictured, David Porter Clean transport pioneer Wrightbus has appointed a leading industry name as its new Head of Coach Sales, as it...
Sep 30, 2024


Airport passengers served by new zero-emission buses
New single deck Electoliners built by Wrightbus in Ballymena and providing services to Belfast City Airport. Passengers travelling to...
Sep 19, 2024


Co Antrim company CASC wins £10m contract with world leading offshore wind companies
Pictured (L-R) are Invest NI Client Manager, Sharon Cousins, Managing Director of CASC, Karl Crockard, Economy Minister, Conor Murphy and...
Sep 11, 2024


Pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus takes wraps off latest stage of its hydrogen coach development
The new Wrightbus 300kw hydrogen coach demonstrator unveiled at the Cenex Expo. Wrightbus, the fastest-growing bus manufacturer in the UK...
Sep 5, 2024


Ballymena business has designs on growth following Go Succeed support
A Ballymena-based manufacturing and design company has supercharged its growth plans after receiving support from the government-backed...
Jul 1, 2024


Green pioneer Wrightbus contributes £1.5bn to UK economy
The rebirth of iconic bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown...
Jun 14, 2024


100 Wrightbus built zero emission buses for Translink propels green growth for NI
Pictured with the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is Chris Chris Conway, CEO Translink and Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive of...
May 30, 2024


Wrightbus unveils plan for European growth after incredible start to 2024
World-beating zero-emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus has unveiled plans for more jobs and widespread European expansion following 12...
May 2, 2024


Wrightbus secures further German order for 46 hydrogen buses
Marcel De Rycker (General Manager Europe Wrightbus), Ulrich Thomsch (Prokurist Cottbusverkehr), Norman Kabelitz (Arbeitsgruppenleiter...
Apr 25, 2024


Norbev increases turnover by over 50% following £300,000 investment in skills development
Pictured (L-R) are Niall Casey, Director of Skills and Competitiveness at Invest Northern Ireland; Shona Blythe, Managing Director of...
Apr 23, 2024


Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare recognised as exceptional exporter in prestigious UK Gov awards
Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare has been announced as one of 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom who...
Apr 23, 2024


Transport pioneer Wrightbus helps Irish city to become first to deploy fully-electric bus service
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan TD, NTA chief executive Anne Graham, and Bus Éireann chief executive Stephen Kent at the launch....
Apr 16, 2024
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