Ibec's Budget 2027 submission shows Irish manufacturers hold real strengths in skills, tax and innovation, but energy costs remain a competitiveness gap. Here's what the submission recommends, and what it means for your business.

Irish Manufacturing Research's 2025 findings point to a real shift underway in Irish manufacturing, where sustainable manufacturing practices are becoming a genuine source of competitive advantage rather than just a compliance exercise. Here's what that means and where energy efficiency for manufacturers fits in.