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CES Power acquires three Irish firms to build largest temporary power fleet in UK and Ireland
US temporary power provider CES Power has completed the acquisition of three Ireland-based businesses, creating the largest temporary power fleet in the UK and Ireland. The move accelerates its global growth strategy across events and industrial sectors.
Ian Gourlay brings Lean Practice Leadership to Operational Excellence Awards 2026 Panel
Ian Gourlay, Founder of BP Solutions and Lecturer for SETU, joins the Operational Excellence Awards 2026 judging panel, bringing a decade of Toyota Motor Corporation experience, a Master of Business in Lean Practice, and extensive consultancy expertise as an Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland Lean Service Provider. His appointment adds proven expertise in Toyota Production System principles, academic rigour in operational excellence education, and strategic leadership through the Operational Excellence Association of Ireland steering committee to the evaluation process.
High Capability, Low Investment: Why the Creative Industries Must Close the Management Training Gap
Creative PEC's Management Practices report finds creative firms trail the wider economy on training at 33% versus 44%, signalling an urgent operational capability gap for Irish and global creative sector leaders to address.
Anthropic secures London office space to quadruple UK headcount as Claude enterprise demand surges
US AI firm Anthropic has secured 158,000 square feet of office space in London's Knowledge Quarter to grow its UK headcount from 200 to 800. The expansion is driven by surging enterprise demand for its Claude AI platform.
Starbucks invests $100m in Nashville corporate hub to support Southeast operational expansion
US coffee chain Starbucks is investing $100 million (€87.6 million) to establish a Southeast corporate hub in Nashville, Tennessee, creating up to 2,000 jobs. The facility will support coffeehouse expansion and supply chain operations across the southeastern US.
GRAHAM opens Dublin office with €400,000 investment to expand civil engineering operational capacity
Northern Ireland-headquartered contractor GRAHAM has opened a new Dublin office at Northwood Business Park in Santry, representing an investment of more than €400,000. The 2,500 sq ft hub will support over 40 new roles across civil engineering operations.
Tirlán posts record milk supply and revenue growth of 10% in 2025 results
Irish farmer-owned dairy co-operative Tirlán has reported a 10% revenue increase to €2.94 billion for 2025, driven by record milk supply volumes. Core net debt fell to its lowest level in over a decade at €126 million.
NXSYS expands payroll operations into Ireland to support workforce compliance and process transparency
Glasgow-based payroll technology firm NXSYS has launched an Irish platform to support businesses and accountants with cloud-based payroll infrastructure. The expansion follows the introduction of new Joint and Several Liability legislation in April 2026.
We Can Save You Money Ltd named Gold Sponsor of Operational Excellence Awards 2026
We Can Save You Money Ltd has been named Gold Sponsor of the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, bringing over 15 years of utility management expertise and commitment to cost optimisation for Irish commercial operations to support the programme's recognition of excellence across more than 20 sectors. As Ireland's leading utility management consultancy since 2009, the company manages thousands of commercial utility accounts across the Republic of Ireland, delivering independent procurement strategies that secure competitive rates and streamline connection processes. Their sponsorship underscores the strategic alignment between utility cost management and operational excellence frameworks that drive sustainable business performance.
More Hours, Less Output: What Ireland's Productivity Dip Means for Operational Leaders
CSO data shows Irish labour productivity fell 1.7% in Q4 2025, but domestic sector stability and a positive MFP reading signal clear opportunity for operational leaders to drive process-led efficiency gains.
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