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David Cormack commences tenure as Chair of the LEEA Board
David Cormack commenced his two-year tenure as the new Chair of the Board at LEEA on 1 January 2026, taking over the role from Oliver Auston. Serving as Vice Chair alongside Auston for the last two years, he has also been a member of LEEA’s Technical Committee. On taking up the new position, Cormack […]
Manufacturing
UK electroplating at breaking point as one in six firms disappear in a decade, BEP research reveals
New research from BEP Surface Technologies has revealed that the UK’s electroplating and surface finishing sector is shrinking at an accelerating rate, with one in six firms lost in ten years and most of the remaining businesses showing no real terms financial growth. The findings indicate a sector approaching a point of irreversible decline, putting […]
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IntraLogisteX
IntraLogisteX is the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to intralogistics, warehouse operations, and material handling solutions. The event brings together senior decision-makers from logistics, manufacturing, and retail to explore the latest technologies driving efficiency inside the warehouse, including automation, robotics, software, storage, and picking solutions. Featuring 300+ exhibiting brands and a free-to-attend conference programme with 60+ […]
Company News
Electric automotive firm secures £11m investment to help power British motorcycle industry
There’s a new name on the motorcycle scene; Maeving – the UK’s only electric motorcycle manufacturer. Based in Coventry, the city that kickstarted the industry more than a century ago, its fusion of retro design and innovative green technology has caught the eye of investors including Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands. He has contributed £500,000 from the West […]
Product News
KnitMesh Technologies Launches PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh
KnitMesh Technologies is proud to announce the launch of PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh, a new high-performance knitted wire mesh solution developed for use in demanding pyrotechnic actuation systems. PyroCore® has been introduced as a natural extension of KnitMesh Technologies’ established actuator and airbag filter products, building on decades of expertise in knitted wire mesh for […]
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Rolls-Royce SMR signs contract with Skanska UK to deliver Aseismic Bearing Pedestal Demonstrator
Rolls-Royce SMR has announced a contract with Skanska UK to deliver an aseismic bearing pedestal demonstrator for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR). These structural isolation devices are a key part of the factory-built nuclear power plant’s design and play a critical role in decoupling buildings and infrastructure from ground motion during seismic events – significantly […]
Latest Trends & Technology
Made Smarter skills programmes to help Yorkshire manufacturers build AI-ready leaders
New digital skills courses are aiming to help SME manufacturers in Yorkshire embrace and capitalise on AI to boost productivity and drive growth. Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber is offering fully funded training to help companies develop leadership capability as advanced technologies become increasingly central to competitiveness and innovation. The government-backed digital adoption programme is […]
