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Growth of the ‘circular economy’ is driving up demand for used materials handling equipment


Demand for used materials handling equipment is likely to increase as companies strive to meet ever more stringent sustainability targets. That is one of the conclusions of ‘Logistics Trends


  impacting the European supply chain sector. 


    demand for ‘second life’ forklifts. The ‘circular economy’ concept is gaining traction


as companies across all industry sectors adopt its   coming under to minimise the environmental impact       Amanda Rodger, used & trade operations   


Belfast to host Northern Ireland manufacturing and supply chain conference and exhibition


Manufacturing industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland are set to arrive in Belfast for the biggest event of its kind in Northern Ireland. The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition, in  Titanic Exhibition Centre on Thursday, September 12. 


 comprehensive conference programme  speakers. 


services through to innovative companies displaying the latest technological solutions for the industry. Colin Murphy, managing director of


organisers Premier Publishing and Events  manufacturers and operators involved throughout the associated supply chains from across Northern Ireland.


He added: “Generating annual sales  crucial to Northern Ireland’s economic development. Manufacturers directly  further employment throughout the  Northern Ireland. “The manufacturing sector accounts


for 13.4% of Northern Ireland’s   Northern Ireland’s manufacturers also generate almost half of the country’s external sales and more than half of export sales.” 


Northern Ireland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition on September 12 at Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast is free. Tickets are available from www. northernirelandmanufacturing. co.uk/register.


entire range of trucks to the highest standard.    their sustainability efforts.”


Expansion of Mervue facility to create 70 new jobs


PennEngineering, a global leader in innovative fastening solutions, has announced the expansion of its operations  Ireland.


   support of the company’s  community development. The €14 million  involves the construction of  state-of-the-art technology   PennEngineering’s capacity to meet the increasing demand for its engineering fastening solutions. 


manufacturing, engineering, training and more, offering diverse opportunities for local talent.  through IDA Ireland. Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary TD said: “Investments such as this continue to advance   Mary Ann Fleming, president of PennEngineering Europe, added:


 the region and our commitment to contributing to the local economy.” Pete George, chief executive of PennEngineering, added: “Our long-   development of our business in Europe.”


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