Automated warehouse technology enquiries surge as logistics companies look to cut wage bill following Chancellor’s Budget statement

Toyota Material Handling says it has experienced a surge in enquiries for its range of automated and robotic warehouse solutions since the increase in National Insurance employer contributions was announced in the Government’s autumn budget statement. The hike in the rate at which NI contributions are paid – from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent […]

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Europlaz considers acquisition push as 20 new jobs set to be created

Nearly 20 new jobs are being created by a contract manufacturing specialist for the healthcare sector. Essex-based Europlaz, which recently launched its own neonatal flow sensor breakthrough, is looking to recruit in customer accounts, projects and production, as it looks to capitalise on a combination of organic growth and a significant rise in its own […]

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NBS and BSI’s Product Certification Division announce strategic partnership

Today, NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product platform for the construction industry, has announced plans to strengthen ties with the product certification division of BSI, a global organisation defining and certifying standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. Both companies are synonymous with excellence in the construction industry. BSI, the business standards and improvement company, […]

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Sustainability and Cost Savings in One Cutting-Edge Solution

When it comes to cutting fluids, you need only one name: HYCUT. Industry-leading manufacturer Oemeta has been at the forefront of technology for over 100 years. Now, a raft of innovations from the HYCUT range is available to take your productivity to the next level. As Oemeta’s bestselling product, HYCUT is a flexible, two-component system […]

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A new chapter for Rotork’s service business

Rotork is excited to announce that Rotork Site Services is now officially Rotork Service. The decision to rebrand reflects its commitment to growth and ambition to become a stronger, more unified global service provider. The goal is to evolve beyond traditional site-based services and offer a Full Lifecycle Experience encompassing all stages of the customer […]

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FANUC UK seeks the next young robotics superstars

Leading industrial automation specialist FANUC UK is continuing its commitment to inspire the next generation of engineers by supporting a search to find the UK’s best young robotics talent. For the fifth year in succession, the company is partnering with WorldSkills UK for the annual Industrial Robotics competition, aimed at giving young people the opportunity […]

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Ideal Heating strikes gold in national manufacturing awards

Ideal Heating’s commitment to employee wellbeing has been recognised in prestigious national awards. The UK heating industry market leader was honoured with the Manufacturing Matters prize at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025. This award is focused on businesses which have had a positive societal impact as a result of their practices and/or products. The […]

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ABB and Samsung Electronics Enhance User Experience in Energy Management

As part of their ongoing partnership, ABB and Samsung Electronics today announced the upcoming integration of ABB’s InSite energy management system into Samsung’s SmartThings and SmartThings Pro platforms, marking a significant advancement in smart building technology. Building on the previous incorporation of the ABB-free@home® smart home system into SmartThings, this advancement allows users to easily visualize, […]

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