Ireland’s engineering and industrial products sector is rich in capability in areas including metal fabrication and assemblies, precision engineering and plastic extrusion. It is regionally diversified across Ireland and has a strong global export footprint in industries including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, materials handling, medtech, waste management and food manufacturing.
The sector includes Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) supplying highly differentiated, high-value finished products internationally, as well as companies providing high-end sub-supply products to customers globally. It is characterised by continued investment in manufacturing equipment, automation, digitalisation, R&D and talent to ensure it remains at the leading edge.
