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Astellas Ireland Dublin wins Operational Excellence in Life Sciences at Operational Excellence Awards 2026
Looking back at this year's standout performers, Astellas Ireland Dublin secured the Operational Excellence in Life Sciences Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for digital transformation through EBR and paperless systems, quality excellence, and sustainability initiatives delivering measurable efficiency and environmental benefits. Recognition reflects how life sciences organisations embedding digital transformation, quality integration, and sustainability practices achieve measurable operational improvements whilst maintaining compliance rigour and innovation focus, setting benchmarks as the 2027 cycle approaches.
Daimler Truck enters UK with eStar dealership acquisition
Daimler Truck has entered the UK for the first time through its acquisition of eStar Truck and Van, taking on six dealership sites. The deal expands its Own Retail service network across Europe.
DB Cargo UK launches sale process for freight business
DB Cargo UK has launched a sale process to find a new owner, as German parent DB Cargo refocuses on its core Central European rail operations. The UK business employs around 2,200 people.
Qualcom expands Belfast team as retail IT demand grows
Qualcom is expanding in Northern Ireland after growing regional revenues 30 per cent, creating five Belfast jobs and targeting a further 15 per cent rise. Retailer investment in payment systems is driving demand.
CV Villas gains Irish clearance for protected villa packages
CV Villas has expanded into Ireland with financially protected packages, securing IAA payment protection and new trade partnerships. The move gives the UK operator regulatory clearance to sell flight-inclusive packages from Irish airports.
Redfaire secures BGF backing to scale ERP consultancy globally
Limerick-based Redfaire has secured a €13 million investment from BGF to fund international expansion and acquisitions in ERP consulting. The deal follows Redfaire's acquisition of eKal Solutions, adding enterprise software capabilities.
The Robot Fleet Is Coming: Why Irish Operational Leaders Must Close the Robotics Readiness Gap Now
Intel's Robotics Readiness Gap report finds 60% of leaders expect robot fleets within five years, yet only 40% have a workforce strategy, exposing a critical operational readiness gap for Irish manufacturing leaders.
Express Merchants – Breeze wins Green Operational Excellence Award at Operational Excellence Awards 2026
Looking back at this year's sustainability leaders, Express Merchants – Breeze secured the Green Operational Excellence Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for embedding sustainability directly into operational models through digital innovation, local sourcing, and governance-led procurement delivering meaningful environmental and commercial impact. Recognition reflects how organisations embedding sustainability into core operational strategy through lean methodologies and team collaboration achieve balanced performance improvements whilst delivering measurable environmental outcomes, setting benchmarks as the 2027 cycle approaches.
Logistics UK launches courses to close EV technician gap
Logistics UK has launched EV training courses to tackle a skills gap that could leave 43,000 technician roles unfilled by 2035. The IMI reports only one in three technicians hold an EV qualification.
Saputo sells UK cheese brands to consolidating rival Lactalis
Saputo has agreed to sell its UK dairy division, including Cathedral City and Clover, to French group Lactalis for around £988 million. The deal marks Lactalis' fourth acquisition in two months.
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