Welcome to the November edition of Vikela’s monthly technology & business development newsletter.
❄️ Winter is here, but the team at Vikela is still going strong! From the official opening of our factory to showcasing our products in Poland and engaging with new customers we are a force to be reckoned with.
We hope our readers have had a good month and enjoy reading our latest newsletter 👏
Future Land Forces
We were delighted to continue to expand our product reach internationally this month. With our team and products attending Defence Leaders , Future Land Forces Exhibition in Poland. We had a brilliant week engaging with global military professionals, industry leaders and future customers, exchanging valuable insights and ideas.
Vikela Factory Opening
We were thrilled to share a major milestone for Vikela — the official opening of our new factory!
Our new facility represents a significant step forward, enabling us to expand our manufacturing capacity and conduct more in-house testing to ensure our products meet the highest standards. The opening was a fantastic opportunity celebrate as well as to pause and reflect on the incredible support we’ve received along the way. From our investors and advisors to partners and mentors, it was truly special to have so many key contributors to our journey gathered under one roof.
A special thanks to Leslie Orr for delivering insightful remarks on the rapid growth of the defence and security industry here in Northern Ireland.
We are excited for the next chapter of innovation and growth!
NI Chamber President’s Banquet
We were delighted to be invited by Invest Northern Ireland to attend the NI Chamber President’s Banquet, celebrating Northern Ireland’s continued business success.
It was a great opportunity to strengthen collaboration and connect with likeminded people who are driving innovation, investment, and growth in the Northern Ireland. Thank you to Susan O’Kane from Invest Northern Ireland for inviting us.
Other News in November
Machinery and Production
With our new manufacturing site officially open we now have the capacity to fulfil large orders as well as continuing to develop new product design innovations. One of the many benefits of our new site is our in-house testing capabilities, we have a state-of-the-art stab test rig that is made to Home Office standards. This allows us to test new ideas and designs in quick succession driving new innovations forward allowing us to provide the best products possible for our customers.
In the News
We have had an exciting few weeks with announcing our new factory event and our current investment in Vikela. We have been delighted to have been featured in the press including County Down Spectator, The Irish News , Business Eye Magazine and several more. Being able to share our journey and celebrate our success so far has been fantastic and we appreciate all the continued support from the business community.
Thank you to Sonya Cassidy (Chart.PR, FCIPR) for helping manage this new wave of opportunities.
Thank you for reading our latest newsletter and we’re looking forward to bringing you more updates over the next few months – as always get in touch with us if you want to book a chat or have any questions. If you know someone you think it would be good for us to have a conversation with, we would always appreciate being put in touch.
Look out for our next newsletter at the end of December and have a great month in the meantime,
The Vikela Team 👋
