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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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
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
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