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New fully funded solar scheme helping over 100 SMEs cut energy bills by over £20,000 a year
A new rooftop solar scheme backed by Paragon Bank is eliminating upfront costs for SMEs and is forecast to deliver average savings of £552,380 per customer over 25 years*. Businesses signed up to the initiative to date will also collectively avoid more than 45,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over the panels’ lifetime – equivalent to […]
Manufacturing
Cortec® Helps European Manufacturers Cut Carbon with Solar Power and Recycled Packaging
As European companies work toward “net-zero” goals, many are realizing that their biggest carbon footprint comes from their supply chain. EcoCortec®, a producer of green corrosion protection packaging and Cortec’s European subsidiary, is offering a way to solve this with a closed-loop recycling system. This keeps plastic out of landfills and enables a full circular […]
Events & Awards News
JC-Electronics launches ‘Golden Ticket’ and Buyback scheme at Smart Manufacturing Week to mark 20 years
At this year’s Drives and Controls Exhibition, part of Smart Manufacturing Week (NEC, Birmingham, 3-4 June 2026), JC-Electronics is offering attendees the chance to win £500 off their next repair of used or obsolete industrial electronics, as it launches its new Buyback scheme. The company, which is headquartered in Leek, the Netherlands and expanded into […]
Company News
Cullen Sustainable Packaging announces £5m investment to accelerate growth
– Cullen Sustainable Packaging, the world’s only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer under one roof, has invested £5 million in expanding its Glasgow manufacturing operations. Cullen is scaling its manufacturing operations in response to growing demand, with continued investment in machinery and infrastructure supporting its trajectory towards industry-leading output. Currently producing around 0.5 billion products […]
Aurrigo announces major expansion with new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub
A leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and manufacturing capability. Aurrigo International plc, which raised £14.1m to support its global expansion at the end of last year, will shortly start […]
Product News
Optimised Assembly for M12 Connectors: binder Introduces Knurled and Hexagonal Coupling Rings
M12 connectors are a key component in modern automation solutions – wherever signals, data and power need to be transmitted reliably. At the same time, requirements for safe, consistent and high-quality field assembly are continuously increasing. binder addresses these demands with a smart design enhancement: the coupling rings of moulded, shielded M12 connectors will now […]
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On the right track with hyperMILL
Established in 1947, Howells Railway Products Ltd is one of the UK rail industry’s leading manufacturers. The Manchester-based company has evolved over almost 80 years into a precision specialist, supplying over 1,000 product lines to major rail operators, OEMs, and infrastructure owners across six continents. Customers such as Network Rail, Alstom, Siemens, Thales, Bombardier, and […]
Latest Trends & Technology
PTC launches Windchill AI Assistant to help manufacturers navigate data complexity and boost productivity
London-based PTC has announced the release of Windchill AI Assistant, a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability built in its Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. This new capability introduces generative AI into Windchill via a natural language chat interface, making it easier for users to find, understand, and work with critical product information already stored […]
