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Irish Manufacturing Consortium Secures €5.7 Million Funding to Future-Proof Irish Manufacturing Jobs


Minister Burke announces €5.7 million funding from the European Commission and Enterprise Ireland for FactoryXChange 2.0 to establish services and support that will future-proof Irish manufacturing jobs over a three year period


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reland’s manufacturing sector faces growing pressure from rising costs, global competition and the urgent need to embrace digital and green technologies. Companies must adopt   competitive and relevant.            cent discounted services and tailored support,  ethical and sustainable.          


    Together, the consortium makes advanced digital  





 to become more competitive in their business and production processes through digital transformation.


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      competitiveness and enabling enterprises across   to making advanced digital technologies accessible  


received the highest possible score from the    


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The award underlines the consortium’s proven   remains a leader in sustainable and innov ative manufacturing.    and funding to integrate ecological, digital and  growth and competitiveness.   digital innovations into practical, impactful    transformation. The consortium is inviting manufacturers and public sector organisations to get involved,  


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