How Manufacturers Can Turn Real-Time Data into Productivity Gains

Every machine, line, and logistics system across UK manufacturing sites continuously generates data, but despite the scale of digital capture, much of that information never translates into action. Nearly half (46%) of manufacturers report that integration and data challenges are holding back automation and productivity, and while 74% of manufacturers consider real-time data essential, many […]

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Ripple effect of digital transformation creates rural manufacturing powerhouse

Digital drive, backed by Made Smarter, unites five companies on one industrial estate to embrace technology for growth and job creation A ripple effect of digital transformation is sweeping through a rural industrial estate where five manufacturers are modernising operations with support from Made Smarter. The government-funded programme, which helps SMEs adopt technologies and embrace […]

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Pre-Met on the charge with £500,000 ‘QSP’ relocation

Pre-Met has invested £500,000 into relocating the operations and welding technology of Quality Springs & Pressings (QSP) – a business it bought at the start of January. The leading metal pressings and stamping specialist has upgraded factory-wide electrical supply, freed up 10,000 sq ft of production space and created dedicated welding bays to support new […]

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This Week: The Entire Metals Supply Chain Meets at UK Metals Expo, NEC Birmingham

The UK’s only dedicated metals marketplace returns to the NEC Birmingham this Wednesday and Thursday with over 320 exhibitors and 140 expert speakers, offering solutions for rising costs and supply chain issues featuring Tata Steel, Hydro Aluminium, Bridgnorth Aluminium, EMR, ArcelorMittal and many more. This Wednesday and Thursday, 10th and11th September, the NEC Birmingham will […]

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IGD Launches Allergen Risk Assessment Template to Drive Consistency Across Food Supply Chain  

New guidance developed in consultation with industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management   IGD has announced the launch of its new allergen risk assessment template and accompanying guidance. This significant initiative is set to bring greater consistency in allergen procedures and support improved food safety for allergy sufferers nationwide. With food allergies and intolerances […]

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The perfect fit for bulk packers

Bulk packers stand to reap the full benefits of highly flexible, automated fit-to-size boxing technology by being able to flip from runs of thousands of identical boxes to a variety of individually sized packages, using different flute types, all on the fly. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies A growing number of […]

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BKT earns the highest recognition for the fourth year in a row

‘Excellent Level’ certification has been confirmed again for the year 2025 under the Caterpillar ‘Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER)’ program. Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT), one of the world’s leading Off-Highway tire manufacturers, has been awarded the “Excellence Level” for the fourth consecutive year. The accolade is part of the global Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) program by […]

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