Northern Ireland manufacturing grows as demand for data centre power equipment rises
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Northern Ireland manufacturing grows as demand for data centre power equipment rises

17 Sep 2026 · Originally published 17 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Data centre demand drives NI manufacturing, figures show
Northern Ireland's manufacturing sector grew by 9% in the second quarter of this year, significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.2%. This growth is largely driven by local firms designing power systems for data centres, which are essential for the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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