A French petrochemical company has been saved from a costly extended shutdown following a time-critical restart of its production units that had to be completed within 72 hours. Situated on France’s Mediterranean coast and dedicated to the production of chlorine, caustic soda and vinyl chloride monomer, KEM ONE’s Fos-sur-Mer plant required a dry, oil-free compressor […]
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Engineering and manufacturing leaders have revealed the toughest ‘skills’ picture yet in the latest annual Training Barometer released by In-Comm Training today. Nearly three quarters of businesses surveyed said they felt there was a lack of government support to address skills shortages following the budget last year, whilst only a third believe the Industrial Strategy […]
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Four automated vertical lift modules supplied by Randex transformed storage capacity while freeing up valuable production space. The industrial challenge: scaling without moving When DK Jones Ltd initiated a major facility refurbishment and expansion programme, the operations team faced a classic industrial bottleneck: how to dramatically increase storage capacity for heavy, mixed-size components without expanding […]
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Steel River Quay has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading port operators after securing the prestigious UK Ports Innovation Award 2026, celebrating excellence in smarter, safer and more sustainable operations. The award was presented at a high-profile industry ceremony hosted by UK Ports on 19th March at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, bringing together senior leaders, innovators […]
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A leading aquaculture specialist – that is changing the way fish are vaccinated safely – has signed a major manufacturing deal. Sgorran, which was founded by industry experts Kristian Clezy and Gordon Jeffrey, is looking to scale-up production of its groundbreaking Inoca machines by tapping into the outsourcing capabilities of PP Control & Automation. The […]
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As UK businesses enter critical H2 planning cycles, a groundbreaking AI research platform launches today to deliver enterprise-grade competitive intelligence at a fraction of traditional costs. Clientintel.ai transforms how businesses, agencies, investors and analysts monitor competitor activities, turning weeks of research into minutes of validated insight. Clientintel.ai removes the fluff and delivers actionable intelligence that […]
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It wasn’t too long ago that hazardous zones and production zones were reasonably well separated. The areas where explosive gases, vapors, or combustible dusts were present tended to stay in their own very specific environments, and the equipment operating in those areas was specified accordingly. Today, however, that distinction is less clear. As automation […]
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Leading UK manufacturer Ideal Heating has received the UK’s most prestigious business honour in recognition of its pioneering approach to industry transformation. The company has been named a recipient of The King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, recognising Ideal’s comprehensive, end-to-end heat pump delivery package that is reshaping how the UK adopts low […]
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Low torque transducerised screwdrivers provide high-precision fastening with seamless integration into fixtured and automated systems ~ Industrial assembly solutions specialist Desoutter has launched its new EIDS Series of low torque transducerised screwdrivers, delivering enhanced precision, traceability and usability for manufacturers operating in high-value, low-torque applications. Engineered to evolve alongside the production environment, the series provides […]
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Turnover up 6% to £93.8m, profit before tax up 12% to £10.2m, with a record order intake of £99.4m providing strong forward visibility Quartzelec, the independent electrical engineering services provider supporting industry, infrastructure and commercial markets across the UK and internationally, has reported another year of growth for the year ended 30 September 2025. Growth […]
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