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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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...
May 21, 2025


Rightech RB6 electric minibus from Wrightbus makes promising debut in German trials
A new electric minibus launched by Rightech, the electric vehicle mobility brand from Northern Ireland manufacturer Wrightbus, has...
May 19, 2025


Wrightbus delivers hydrogen buses to Saarbahn as part of €24 million German investment
Erhan Eren, Wrightbus Managing Director Europe officially handed over the key to Lord Mayor Uwe Conradt, Minister Petra Berg and Saarbahn...
May 15, 2025


Northern Ireland farmer champions Harry Ferguson’s enduring legacy with museum campaign
Castlederg farmer Stevan Patterson with his Ford-Ferguson tractor. As the 156th Balmoral Show takes centre stage this week, farming in...
May 15, 2025


RAF Chief of the Air Staff visits Northern Ireland to strengthen defence and industrial links
RAF Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton pictured during a visit to Thales NI In his first official visit to Northern Ireland as Chief...
May 12, 2025


Wrightbus secures £150m HSBC UK funding to power global green transport expansion
Wrightbus, the UK’s leading zero-emission bus manufacturer based in Ballymena, has secured a landmark £150 million finance package from...
May 8, 2025


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,...
Apr 30, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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