Cherwell to be renamed AnalytiChem UK

Cleanroom microbiology expert, Cherwell, to become AnalytiChem UK Ltd from 1st September 2025 Cherwell (an AnalytiChem company), cleanroom microbiology solutions expert, is to be renamed AnalytiChem UK from the 1st September 2025. This represents the next step in Cherwell’s integration with the AnalytiChem Group, which it joined in January 2024. This transition is solely a […]

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CBM hits out at ‘tsunami’ of issues caused by steel safeguarding measures

The government’s decision to disregard key elements of the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendations on UK steel safeguarding measures has created a tsunami of issues for the downward supply chain. Delays at ports, the suspension of imports, and subsequent disruptions in deliveries are reverberating throughout domestic industry according to the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). Representing […]

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Fragmented Waste Contracts Costing UK Manufacturers Thousands, Survey Finds

Research reveals fragmented contracts are holding businesses back from key cost savings – with most UK manufacturers still using 8+ waste suppliers Amidst rising operational costs, labour expenses and supply chain pressure, new research has uncovered a significant cost-efficiency blind spot in UK manufacturing: waste management. A national survey commissioned by Axil – recently named the UK’s […]

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Latest weight indicators and floor scale MiNexx® for advanced production

Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is expanding the MiNexx® product family and setting new standards in precision, connectivity and ease of use. Under the slogan “Our Innoweightion. Your Progress.” the company is presenting three new, high-performance weighing indicators as the centrepiece and a new state-of-the-art MiNexx® 3000 floor […]

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KUKA at EDS 2025 – Unlocking the Future of Mobile Robotics

KUKA is excited to make its debut appearance at the Engineering Design Show 2025, bringing over 125 years of automation expertise to the UK’s leading event for design and engineering professionals. Showcasing a next-generation range of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), KUKA will demonstrate how intelligent mobility is transforming intralogistics and production environments. From compact, flexible […]

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Reducing microplastics exposure through on-site waste improvements

Waste is one of the most preventable sources of microplastics, so plastic waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging manufacturing businesses to make four key changes.  What are microplastics? And why are they causing concern? Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic, less than five millimetres in length, which are produced as products break down over time. These […]

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Empowering the next generation of female engineers

As one of the building automation sector’s leading drivers of better female representation, the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) Young Engineers Network (YEN) recently co-hosted the Together We Engineer event – a thought-provoking discussion on empowering women and the next generation. Organised by the YEN and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Women […]

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The UK’s smartest building inspires the next generation of BEMS engineers

London’s smartest building, 150 Holborn, was the setting for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)’s Young Engineers Network (YEN)’s latest event – giving over 30 young engineers the chance to experience some of the most innovative and sustainable solutions in the flesh. Utilising the latest smart building technology, the Sidara headquarters features a fully integrated […]

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AI tool transforms access to UKWIR research 

In a period of unprecedented change and scrutiny for the UK water sector, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have announced a significant advancement in accessing its critical water research, with the launch of a groundbreaking bespoke AI search tool.   This initiative directly supports the recommendations of the recently published Independent Water Commission (IWC) final report, […]

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