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Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship to launch in Dundalk in 2025
Ibec has announced the expansion of the hugely successful manufacturing technician and manufacturing engineer apprenticeships to Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) in 2025. Initially launched in 2017, the Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeships were developed by Irish Medtech, the Ibec trade association for the sector, in collaboration with higher education institutions, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Munster Technological University (MTU), and representatives from across the medtech and manufacturing industries in Ireland. These consortium-led
apprenticeship programmes were developed with the backing of the the Higher Education Authority to support organisations within Ireland’s thriving manufacturing sector to grow their own world class engineering talent and enable Ireland to maintain its competitive edge on the global stage. With over 600 apprentices registered since 2017, the apprenticeships are highly sought after by school leavers, career changers and those already employed in a manufacturing facility. Since 2017, interest in the programme has grown substantially, with over 100 companies now engaged and a 40% increase in
SL Controls to merge with NNIT
SL Controls is to merge with multinational NNIT as the Sligo-based software smart factory base. The move marks a further integration of SL Controls into NNIT, a process acquired for €16.9 million. Former SL Controls chief executive Keith Moran will lead NNIT’s smart
factory and supply chain solutions, while the former senior leadership team from SL Controls will be assuming responsibility for NNIT’s smart factory operations. The former SL Controls operations will be part of NNIT’s smart factory solutions, with 150 employees in Ireland and across NNIT’s other locations worldwide.
NNIT is specialised in life sciences internationally and the private and public
sectors in Denmark. It has 1,700 employees across Europe, Asia, and the US. Mr Moran said: “This ongoing evolution of the company brings with it many “We are delighted to be fully integrating with a company that shares our vision of excellence in service delivery in the life sciences industry.”
the number of manufacturing engineering apprentices registering annually. Trish Breen, programme manager of the Medtech and Engineering Apprenticeships at Ibec, said: “We our manufacturing engineering apprenticeships will be available in Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) in Summer 2025, providing an exciting opportunity for
employers on the east coast of Ireland to access this successful national programme which has been developed by industry, for industry. “Employers may decide to recruit apprentice candidates externally, but it is also a fantastic opportunity to upskill existing employees and grow your own engineering talent pipeline internally.”
IPP Group to represent Zymet in UK & Ireland
IPP Group has signed an agreement to represent Zymet, the US manufacturer of adhesives and encapsulants for electronics applications, in both the UK and Ireland. Karl Loh, president at Zymet, said: “The UK and Ireland are known for being centres of innovation and excellence for the design and manufacture of electronics that demand the utmost levels of reliability, for example medical, automotive and defence electronics. “IPP’s in-depth knowledge of the customers and of the relevant
sectors make them the ideal company for us to partner with.” IPP Group chief executive Jack Daly added: “We have known Zymet
for quite some time and have always been impressed with the product range and the possibilities for further growth. Our sales team is excited to work with the Zymet team.” Mr Daly said 2025 is gearing up to be a busy year for IPP Group, with
a healthy exhibition line-up announced including Southern Manufacturing & Electronics and the popular IPP hosted Tech Days, taking place once again in May.
6 December/January 2025 Irish Manufacturing
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