Passivhaus Energy Efficient Houses Should be Industry Standard

WITH Northern Ireland’s Climate Act stipulating that it must reduce emissions by 48% by 2030, substantial change is required in how Northern Ireland constructs and heats new housing developments. Local property developer, Fraser Millar is championing the cause for certified energy efficient homes and says Northern Ireland can do much better. The Belfast-based construction company […]

RESONATE TESTING JOINS HARWELL SPACE CLUSTER

LEADING testing company, Resonate Testing has become the first Northern Ireland company to join the globally renowned Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire taking a desk at the Satellite Applications Catapult. The Harwell Space Cluster is renowned for being the gateway to the UK Space sector and is home to some of the leading […]

Fraser Millar Commissions Painting in Aid of Local Mental Health Charities

NORTHERN Ireland’s leading Passivhaus developer, Fraser Millar, has recently commissioned a unique and exclusive painting by local artists Paul Doran and Niall Conlon, as part of their ongoing ‘Minding Minds Together’ project and exhibition. The painting has been commissioned to reflect the work done by Jake McBride at his East Belfast gym, Hooked. Jake is […]

ETRUX teams up with MAGTEC to Develop Full Vehicle Solutions

TWO companies have come together to highlight how their individual manufacturing prowess can affect the electric commercial vehicle sector with a solution which has an electric drive system and chassis structure along with a full vehicle build. ETRUX, an advanced manufacturer and commercial vehicle specialist that assists companies in the transition of vehicle fleets to […]

venYou Expands Portfolio with Addition of Thomas House

PREMIUM serviced office and business workspace provider, venYou has announced the addition of Thomas House to its growing portfolio as it responds to increasing demand for serviced office spaces in Belfast. Thomas House, located on James Street South in Belfast’s central business district, is the latest property to be added to venYou’s comprehensive portfolio, which […]

The Gallaher Trust Calls for Applications for Funding

THE Gallaher Trust is calling on social enterprises, charities, and not-for-profit organisations who can make a positive impact to those living and working in the greater Ballymena area to apply for a grant. With £330,000 available, organisations can apply to be a delivery partner to avail of funding for a project that will drive job […]

‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering’ Event Returns to Collins Aerospace

COLLINS Aerospace in Kilkeel is continuing in its pursuit to encourage more female students to pursue a career in engineering with the return of its successful ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering’ event. The company welcomed over 25 female students from four local schools to its facility late last month for the annual event, which is […]

Innovation Business Programme Marks Success

A host of new local micro businesses has successfully grown and developed their companies as a result of a programme designed by the Ballymena Business Centre and supported by The Gallaher Trust. The 4i Innovation Programme, which was designed to provide a common language around innovation so business owners can easily increase their knowledge and […]

Armoy Races 2023 Statement

Statement by Chairman William Munnis on behalf of the Directors of the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club; “After a directors’ meeting earlier this week, the Club can confirm that the Race of Legends Armoy Road Races will take place in 2023 on Friday/Saturday 28th and 29th July. “Careful consideration was given regarding the insurance costs […]