New £10m AMIC Innovation Centre Opens in Newtownabbey

A major new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre has officially opened at Global Point in Newtownabbey.

The AMIC Newtownabbey facility is expected to support up to 1,500 jobs across Northern Ireland, contribute around £1.3 billion to the economy, and support the training of 300 apprentices by 2050.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has invested £10 million in the project, alongside funding through the Belfast Region City Deal and investment from Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.

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A major new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) in Newtownabbey has officially opened, marking a significant investment in Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector.

Located at Global Point, the new facility has been designed to help manufacturing businesses develop new technology, improve productivity and bring new products and processes to market.

The centre is expected to support up to 1,500 jobs across Northern Ireland, contribute approximately £1.3 billion to the economy and support the training of 300 apprentices by 2050.

Businesses can find further information about the centre on the official AMIC website.

£10 Million Council Investment in AMIC Newtownabbey

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has contributed £10 million towards the new centre.

The development has also been funded through the Belfast Region City Deal, alongside investment from Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.

The Belfast Region City Deal is a wider investment programme aimed at creating jobs, supporting innovation and driving economic growth across the region. More information is available from the official Belfast Region City Deal website.

Queen’s University Belfast is leading AMIC, while Ulster University, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and industry partners are also involved in its delivery.

Businesses using AMIC will have access to specialist engineering expertise, advanced equipment and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

The centre aims to help companies:

• Improve manufacturing productivity
• Develop new products and processes
• Introduce new technologies
• Improve environmental sustainability
• Scale their operations
• Collaborate with other businesses and researchers
• Build relationships with international partners

You can also read the Queen’s University Belfast announcement on the official opening.

Newtownabbey Facility Could Become Major Manufacturing Hub

The new centre is based at Global Point in Newtownabbey, an established business and development location.

Those behind the project believe AMIC could become an anchor for further economic development, helping attract additional companies and investment to the area.

The facility is also intended to strengthen Northern Ireland’s wider manufacturing supply chain.

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Mayor Calls AMIC a ‘Game Changer’

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan, said the opening represented an important milestone for both the borough and Northern Ireland’s advanced manufacturing sector.

He said AMIC would provide businesses with access to world-class facilities, expertise and technology while helping companies improve productivity and compete internationally.

The Mayor described the development as a potential “game changer” for advanced manufacturing, with opportunities to attract investment, create jobs and apprenticeships and develop skills required by the sector.