IPC Mouldings

23/07/2026

What a day at Farnborough International Airshow FIA 2026!

Fresh from sharing our eighth SC21 Gold Award news, the team had an incredible day at Farnborough — one of those days that reminds you just how exciting and dynamic this industry is.

Highlights included meeting Dr Rosemary Coogan, ESA - European Space Agency astronaut, Emma Little-Pengelly, deputy First Minister, and Ciara Kennedy from Short Bros, a Boeing Company — inspiring conversations with inspiring people.

Beyond those standout moments, it was brilliant to reconnect with so many colleagues and fellow companies throughout the day. Events like Farnborough are a reminder of the strength and depth of the aerospace community we're proud to be part of.

A fantastic show and it was excellent to be there.

22/07/2026

𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦. 𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦.

We at IPC Mouldings are proud to have achieved the SC21 Gold Award for the eighth consecutive year.

We were pleased to mark the achievement at Farnborough International Airshow FIA 2026, with Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS Group, and Emma Little-Pengelly, deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, in attendance.

Achieving Gold once is a major accomplishment. Maintaining it for eight consecutive years demands consistent quality, delivery and continuous improvement across every part of our business.

This milestone reflects the hard work, precision and commitment of our entire team in Carrickfergus.

Congratulations to the other SC21 Gold and Silver Award recipients, including Dominic Hannon, Vice President of Methods and Compliance, at RTA International, Jim Erskine, Managing Director at CCP Gransden, Jennifer Doherty, Director of Quality and Business Improvement at Moyola Precision Engineering and Aaron McGreevy, Managing Director at McGreevy Engineering Ltd.

Thank you to our people, customers and supply chain partners, and to our sponsor, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business. Your continued support helps us maintain this standard year after year.

08/07/2026

A Great Morning at Sumer NI’s Recent Unlocking Innovation with AMIC Event.

Last week, our Managing Director, Joanne Liddle MBE, along with Yvonne Thompson, attended Sumer Northern Ireland’s Innovation Series Unlocking Innovation with AMIC event at the Factory of the Future in Newtownabbey, in conjunction with Queen's University Belfast and Invest Northern Ireland.

The event gave local manufacturers the chance to visit the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre's impressive new £100m Factory of the Future and hear more about how businesses can benefit from the facility, R&D Tax credits, ultimately, driving future growth.

The insights shared from speakers, Colm Higgins, AMIC; Dr Vicky Kell, Director of Innovation and Research and Development at Invest NI; Richard Pelan, Innovation Advisor at Invest NI; Dr Phil Chambers, Associate Partner at Sumer NI and Geddis R., Head of Innovation at Kiverco were extremely informative and valuable.

Thank you to Sumer NI, AMIC, Queen’s University and Invest NI for hosting such a worthwhile event.

23/06/2026

Alex’s work experience week at IPC Mouldings

Last week, we welcomed Alex McBride from Carrickfergus Academy to IPC Mouldings for a week of work experience.

Alex is currently in Year 13, and studying Technology and Design, Business Studies and ICT at A Level. With an interest in engineering, we made sure he got a real look at our manufacturing operations and the engineering support that keeps everything running.

Throughout the week, Alex impressed us with his enthusiasm, curiosity and his engagement with everyone on the team.

It was pleasure to have him with us, and we wish Alex every success with his studies and as he works towards his future career in engineering.

16/06/2026

Chloe and Milo Complete Work Experience at IPC Mouldings
We were delighted to welcome Chloe and Milo to IPC Mouldings last week for work experience.

Over the three days, they spent time with each department, learning about the various roles and applications within IPC which supports the product whole life from tool design and manufacture, through to production requirements and aftermarket demand.

Both pupils are very interested in becoming engineers and were keen to join us, having previously visited IPC Mouldings on a school visit. We even recognised Milo from that visit, as he had asked plenty of questions and shown a real interest in what we do at that time. Milo kept the questions coming, taking a particular interest in our productivity and waste initiatives, as well as the digitalisation work led by our KTP Associate, Suriya.

Overall, both students found the visit beneficial, and it helped them better understand the various roles across the business and the career paths available within manufacturing and engineering.

It was a pleasure for IPC Mouldings to host Chloe and Milo, and we wish them both all the best for the future.

12/06/2026

Happy 50th birthday, Warren🎉

We couldn’t let Warren’s big 50th birthday pass without celebrating with cake, which he was kind enough to share with the team!

We have also celebrated his 20th, 30th and 40th birthdays at IPC!

Hope you had a great day from all of us at IPC Mouldings.

11/06/2026

📣𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Reminder that the closing date for our engineering apprenticeship scheme is tomorrow, Friday 12th June 2026 at 12 noon.

We at IPC Mouldings are recruiting for a level two engineering apprentice in partnership with Workplus and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s E-hub.

Here’s what you need to know:
🔵Apprenticeship starts in September 2026
🔵You must be 18 years old as of 1 September 2026
🔵Role is based at IPC Mouldings in Carrickfergus
🔵You will learn practical engineering skills
🔵Training will focus on the tooling side of our business
🔵You will build skills in injection moulding
🔵You will work with an award-winning local company and support customers across the globe

With the closing date approaching, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Start your career in engineering this September.

🔗 Apply today: https://campaigns.workplus.app/june-2026/opportunity/2151/engineering-apprentice

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄

08/06/2026

Recently, our Managing Director Joanne Liddle chatted to Manufacturing NI’s Stephen Kelly as part of the Meet the Makers podcast.

Joanne discussed how IPC Mouldings has evolved over the past thirty years, from the initial business established by her father and brother, to an award-winning and leading provider of injection moulded parts and engineered assemblies producing components found in over two million aircraft seats worldwide.

In the podcast, we also hear about Joanne’s own journey from working in banking and finance to managing and growing IPC Mouldings into the company it is today. It’s a great opportunity to hear about manufacturing in the aerospace sector.

In this episode of Meet the Makers, Stephen Kelly sits down with Jo...

08/06/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Our apprenticeship scheme is currently open for applications for a level two engineering apprenticeship which will start from September 2026 onwards. Are you 18 years old as of 1 September 2026?

This apprenticeship is in partnership with Workplus and the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s E-hub, offering apprentices the chance to learn on the job with our skilled workforce and earn while they learn, all from our base in Carrickfergus.

IPC Mouldings is an advanced engineering manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding and we service customers from around the globe.

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your career with us – apply today!

🔗 Apply now: https://campaigns.workplus.app/june-2026/opportunity/2151/engineering-apprentice

📍 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟭𝟮 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻.

05/06/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁?

Are you currently considering your options for September, and have you thought about a career in engineering?

At IPC Mouldings, we’re offering a Level 2 engineering apprenticeship starting from September 2026 onwards, in partnership with Workplus and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s E-hub.

You don’t need to have your whole career planned out yet.

An apprenticeship gives you the chance to:
🔵Learn practical skills on the job
🔵Work with experienced people who can show you how things work
🔵Gain a recognised qualification
🔵Earn while you learn
🔵Must be 18 years old as of 1 September 2026

We at IPC Mouldings are an advanced engineering manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding. That means we make plastic components used in real products across a number of sectors.

If you like solving problems, working with your hands and learning by doing, engineering could be the right choice for you.

🔗 Apply now: https://campaigns.workplus.app/june-2026/opportunity/2151/engineering-apprentice

📍 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟭𝟮 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻.