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Vertiv scales Donegal production base with 300 new roles
Vertiv plans to expand its Letterkenny facility with a new production building, creating up to 300 jobs in Donegal. The move adds to nearly 500 roles added this year across its Irish operations.
South East Technological University wins Operational Excellence in Third-Level Education at Operational Excellence Awards 2026
South East Technological University secured the Operational Excellence in Third-Level Education Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for innovative operational design delivering 99% attendance, 100% Year 1 to Year 2 progression, and full staff retention across scalable, sustainable higher education models. Recognition reflects how third-level institutions embedding operational discipline, inclusive approaches, and cost-efficient practices drive simultaneous improvements across student success, staff engagement, and institutional sustainability building momentum toward the 2027 cycle.
Confidence Meets Opportunity: How Operational Leaders Should Respond to the UK Business Recovery
The Lloyds Business Barometer finds UK confidence at a four-month high of 49% in July, with manufacturing and construction leading gains, offering Irish operational leaders a clear window to invest and accelerate growth plans.
Fresha names Eastern Europe chief to drive Polish growth
Fresha has appointed Maciej Walczewski as general manager for Eastern Europe and opened a larger Warsaw office to accelerate Polish growth. The move follows a 296 per cent rise in Polish partner businesses.
YardOps secures Haatch backing to scale logistics yard software
Hull-based logistics tech platform YardOps has reached a £2.5 million valuation after securing investment from Haatch and York Angels. The funding will scale software that helps FMCG firms cut yard turnaround times.
Sainsbury's hands Argos to independent retail leadership team
Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos to Swift Partners, backed by True Capital, in a deal worth at least £120 million. The sale hands Argos's stores and logistics to independent retail leadership.
Primeline secures Waterland backing to fund five-year growth plan
Primeline Group has agreed a partnership with European investment firm Waterland to fund a five-year growth plan targeting over 500 million euro in revenue. The deal reflects private equity's role in Irish logistics.
Quicklet's Albany Lettings expands Edinburgh reach with acquisition
Quicklet's Edinburgh business Albany Lettings has acquired Hadden Rankin Property Management, extending its footprint in the city's private rental market. The deal reflects consolidation among UK letting agents amid rising regulatory demands.
Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026 Finalists Announced
The Operational Excellence Awards UK 2026 shortlist has been announced, revealing finalists across 22 categories spanning manufacturing, healthcare, facilities management, digital transformation, and public sector excellence. Winners will be recognised on 24 September 2026 at Park Plaza London Riverbank.
Mark Rohan wins Operations Manager / COO of the Year at Operational Excellence Awards 2026
Mark Rohan, Operations Manager / COO at Klearcom, secured the Operations Manager / COO of the Year Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for dynamic leadership, operational vision, and scaling measurable impact across global telecommunications operations. Rohan's achievement demonstrates how operational leadership combines strategic vision with practical execution, delivering quantifiable outcomes and client-centric results. Recognition reflects his exceptional contribution to Klearcom's global success through disciplined operational management, innovation, and team leadership that sets benchmarks for the 2027 awards cycle.
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