Biffa urges manufacturers to stay compliant amid Environmental Agency fines for mishandling hazardous waste

An expert from leading sustainable waste management company Biffa is advising manufacturers to review their hazardous waste disposal processes to avoid costly fines and legal repercussions from the Environment Agency. Mishandling hazardous waste—even unintentionally—can result in significant penalties, with some businesses facing fines exceeding £1 million. The risk of non-compliance Under the Environmental Protection Act […]

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Kilowatts to cost savings: ABB boosts energy efficiency at Stonehouse test facility

ABB has turned to its own technology to understand and optimize energy consumption at its Stonehouse manufacturing and calibration centre in the UK. The result has been a 20% reduction in electricity usage plus wider sustainability benefits. The drive towards greater operational efficiency and sustainability is a boardroom conversation in every industrial organization. Reducing energy […]

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Textile manufacturer launches 100% textile-to-textile recycled polyester on UN’s Day of Zero Waste

Camira, a leading textile designer and manufacturer, has innovated Lucia T2T, a new recycled polyester made entirely from 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) waste. This innovation aims to address the growing, global textile waste crisis and promote a circular approach to textile design. On the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Waste, March 30, 2025, Camira will […]

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M12 distributor boxes with push-pull fast-locking and plug-in connector hood

The new M12 distributor boxes with push-pull fast-locking from Phoenix Contact set a new standard in automation technology. They feature consistent, tool-free, and intuitive installation. Master cables and M12 connectors are connected securely and conveniently by directly plugging them in. This saves a considerable amount of time and ensures simple, secure cabling. Limited space and […]

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Manufacturing leaders in Southern England invited to accelerate digital transformation through Made Smarter 

Government-backed programme offers expert advice, leadership training, digital interns and up to £20,000 technology grants. Registration for SMEs in London, the East of England, South East and South West now open – ahead of the launch on April 1. Manufacturing leaders across Southern England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK […]

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Sentera Joins Thermal by FLIR Program, Elevates 6X Thermal Sensor Series for Precision UAS Applications

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated(NYSE:TDY), announced today that Sentera Sensors and Drones, a leading provider of advanced sensors and data, has joined the Thermal by FLIR program. Integrating FLIR Boson® thermal camera modules into the Sentera 6X Thermal Series adds new high-precision thermal mapping capabilities to their integrated multispectral and RGB drone […]

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