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Materials Handling

Supporting infrastructure and reducing waste

Northern Ireland Materials Handling – world-class solutions in design and manufacture of mobile bulk processing and wet processing equipment.

We are home to a unique cluster of solution providers who excel at engineering, are innovative and are truly global. Our world-class products have applications across different sectors including construction, mining, quarrying, demolition, ports, agriculture, airports and recycling.

We take pride in continually adapting and investing in research and development to meet the needs of global customers. As every material, geography, climate and site presents different challenges, we do not just sell machines we provide solutions in collaboration with customers.

In Northern Ireland you will find engineering and manufacturing excellence supported by a comprehensive supply chain and fused with a close collaboration with government and academia ensures our solutions are reliable and high performing always delivering economic and environmental benefits.

Northern Ireland for foreign direct investment

Northern Ireland is an attractive place for investment in the materials handling sector thanks to a combination of factors including skills availability, excellent infrastructure, cost-effectiveness and a supportive business environment.

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Northern Ireland

The ideal location for business expansion

Grow your business in Northern Ireland

More than 1,100 international firms are already operating in Northern Ireland. They benefit from our talented workforce, competitive operating costs, and world-class infrastructure. They also enjoy our high standard of living, business-friendly support packages, and easy access to global markets. For these reasons and more, 70% of our investors choose to re-invest.

Contact us to find out how we can help your company grow

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  • Business friendly

    We are one of Europe’s most business-friendly regions of our size and offer financial incentives for employment, training and R&D.

  • Guaranteed talent pipeline

    A highly skilled, educated workforce and free, customised training and recruitment programs for investors.

  • Competitive costs

    Operating costs are up to 30% lower than other locations in the UK and Europe.

  • Global tech leaders

    Northern Ireland ranks globally for software development, fintech and cyber security investment.

What others are saying

If we combine the cyber security imperative that the city of Belfast is providing with blockchain technology, something amazing can be happening.

Ysufumi Hirarai, Group Executive Vice President, Rakuten

Our sectors

Area of sector expertise

  • Cyber security
  • AI & data analytics
  • Sports technology
  • Telecom, mobile & data networks
  • IT services
  • GovTech
  • Smart cities
  • Northern Ireland is the world's top destination for Financial Services technology investment and the number one international investment location for US cyber security firms (FT fDi Markets, 2021).
  • Belfast is one of the best cities in the UK to work in tech- and the best place to work as a software developer (TechNation).
  • Belfast has been named one of the world's top 15 Digital Economies of the Future and ranked 2nd in the UK (11th in Europe) in a poll of Top 25 Tech Cities of the Future (Financial Times fDi Intelligence).

Businesses here include

  • Rakuten logo
  • Fujitsu logo
  • Intel Logo

How we can help

Invest Northern Ireland is the region’s economic development agency. We help Chinese companies scale internationally by introducing them to Northern Ireland’s high-quality, cost-effective, scalable talent pool, while providing guidance and support throughout the lifespan of their investment. We offer tailored overseas expansion guidance and soft landing support, which can include…

  • Talent validation

    We’ll help assess whether the talent you need can be found in Northern Ireland, and make relevant introductions to help you source it.

  • Training and recruitment support

    Our unique Assured Skills program ensures you have access to an appropriately qualified, skilled talent pipeline. It’s 100% funded and organized by the Northern Ireland government.

  • Property search and selection

    We can help with your search for suitable premises, connecting you to relevant databases and property agents in the region.

  • Introductions to centres of excellence

    We’ll help you connect with our universities and colleges so you can tap into our world-leading research capabilities and access talent.

  • Financial incentives

    We offer one of the most attractive financial support packages available in Europe, including grants for employment, training and R&D.

  • Business networks

    We can help connect you with business networks across a range of sectors including technology, financial, professional & business services, advanced manufacturing and life & health sciences.

Contact us

Get in touch to discuss how Invest Northern Ireland can help support your company's international growth and connect you with suppliers.

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