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Manufacturing NI STEPHEN KELLY, CEO MANUFACTURING NI
Despite all that has been thrown at them, once again Northern Ireland manufacturing community is demonstrating its problem solving and positivity as they lead the fight for economic recovery post pandemic and Brexit. That’s brought into bright light by our manufacturers leading the way in the numerous Top 100 lists of economic contribution to Northern Ireland. And in employment local firms are returning or creating jobs four times faster than their counterparts in Britain.
Alongside Tughans we published the now annual “State of Manufacturing” report recently. The report brings in to sharp focus the huge challenge brought on by disrupted supply chains, eye watering input inflation and an acute lack of labour yet despite that, our manufacturers are winning more business and more positive about where they are in 2022 and in to the future. 2 out of 3 firms say they are growing which a further 21% reporting a stable position meaning just 11% believe that the challenges they face means their business in contracting. Bringing in almost £15bn of external income, more than what Treasury passes back to the Executive to run public services, means that we really don’t have an NI economy if it
Nothing seems capable of stopping the march of our makers. That is why we designated May 2022 as Manufacturing Month. To not only cherish and celebrate those who in great businesses, populated by great people are making great products enjoyed in markets at home and abroad.
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weren’t for of manufacturers. Which is why it is important that 39% say they have increasing sales in the EU and 40% increasing sales in GB.
Blue chips like KPMG, Pinsent Masons, Lockton, Barclays and public sector partners Invest NI and the Further Education Colleges recognise the economic and social contribution being made by the sector which is why they’re supporting Manufacturing Month. The Department for the Economy
AG reduces its LPG carbon usage by 70%.
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