Company: Diageo
Location: Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
Investment: €400 Million
Project Status: Expansion Planned – Planning Approved
Opportunity Type: Brewery Equipment, Engineering, Automation & Supply Chain
Project Overview
Diageo has announced plans to invest approximately €400 million in a second brewery at its Littleconnell site in County Kildare, Ireland, as part of a major expansion of Guinness production capacity.
The new facility, known as Brewery 2, will be dedicated to producing Guinness and Guinness 0.0, more than doubling the site’s total brewing capacity.
Planning permission has been secured, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026 as part of a three-year investment programme.
Potential Business Opportunities
The expansion could present opportunities for companies specialising in:
- Brewing and production equipment
- Industrial engineering and construction
- Packaging and filling systems
- Automation and process control
- Water treatment and environmental technology
- Renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing
- Industrial maintenance and facility services
- Transport, logistics and materials handling
How to Get Involved
Diageo has confirmed the brewery expansion as part of its wider investment programme in Ireland.
Businesses interested in potential supplier involvement can review the official project announcement and contact Diageo to enquire about procurement and supply chain requirements.
View Official Brewery Project Announcement
Opportunity Status: Major brewery expansion confirmed. Specific supplier contracts have not been publicly confirmed as open.