Do business with Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is an integral part of the UK and recognised as a centre of excellence in the design and manufacture of bulk materials handling equipment.  With experienced exporters keen to grow and develop new trade partnerships across the IMEA region, your business can discover the benefits of trading with Northern Ireland.

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    Quality Assurance

    Our skills, knowledge and experience produces market-led innovation and quality.

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    Innovative

    We are a hub for cutting-edge research that boasts an established reputation for innovation.

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    World-class Supply Chain

    We provide comprehensive and competitive supply chains internationally.

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    Global Business Partner

    We have an established track record as a global business partner, exporting to over 100 countries.

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Sector Expertise

Materials Handling

Area of sector expertise

  • Mobile screening & crushing
  • Mining & Quarrying
  • Recycling
  • Waste handling equipment
  • 40% of the world’s mobile stone crushing and gravel screening equipment is made in Northern Ireland.
  • Machinery manufactured in Northern Ireland is sold to customers in over 100 countries.
  • Northern Ireland has become the global manufacturing centre of choice for bulk materials handling equipment.

Explore our other sectors

Key sectors include:

  • Advanced engineering & manufacturing
  • Food & drink
  • Life & health sciences
  • International education
  • Technology
  • Global business services
  • Financial services
  • Professional & legal services
  • Construction
  • Aerospace and defence
  • Green growth and renewable energy
  • Creative & digital

Businesses here include:

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  • Armstrong Medical logo
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  • firstsource

How we can help

Invest Northern Ireland is the region's economic development agency, responsible for promoting trade and investment opportunities. Our services help potential and existing investors flourish and connect trading partners with our suppliers.

For trade

  • Connections with our world-class suppliers
  • Trade show & exhibitions
  • "Meet the Buyer" events

For FDI

  • Tax incentives
  • Employment & Training grants
  • Research & development grants
  • Finance investment & loans
  • Market development assistance
  • Property search, talent sourcing & business development support
  • A dedicated Invest Northern Ireland project team

Contact Us

You can contact our offices in India and the Middle East and Africa directly or connect with any member of our team via LinkedIn.

Looking for other Invest NI contacts globally?

Please visit our Locations Directory

Swathi Sri
Swathi Sri
Head of India, Middle East & Africa
Sheethal Rishi
Sheethal Rishi
Regional Director, Trade and Investment
UAE, Oman, Bahrain
Helen Matheson
Helen Matheson
Regional Director, Trade and Investment
Qatar & Kuwait