BCMPA Members Quench Demand for Functional and Wellness Drinks

The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reports that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is transforming the landscape for brands and manufacturers alike.  The UK’s contract manufacturing and packing sector is bubbling with innovation as the functional beverage market surges ahead. From gut-friendly sodas to brain-boosting beverages, […]

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OPEN MIND Technologies UK Appoints New Country Manager

OPEN MIND Technologies UK has appointed Ken Baldwin as its new Managing Director, effective 1st September 2025. Baldwin previously served as Sales Director at OPEN MIND UK and has been with the company for over 20 years. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s operations and focus on driving further business growth and […]

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G&P expands growing team with business manager appointment

Leading global quality group G&P has announced the appointment of Kevin Hitchmough as UK business manager. The appointment demonstrates the firm’s commitment to operational investment, strengthening its service offer and further accelerating its ambitious growth plans. Having spent more than 35 years in senior operations, process and engineering roles, Hitchmough brings proven expertise in OEM […]

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OCS to Acquire EMCOR UK, Strengthening Technical and Engineering Capabilities

OCS has announced the acquisition of EMCOR Group (UK) plc, a provider of hard services and integrated facilities management. The proposed acquisition will broaden OCS’s capabilities and increase its presence across the UK and Ireland, particularly in engineering and technical services. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals, with completion expected by the end of 2025. […]

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ESI Technology Ltd Achieves AS9100D Certification: A New Chapter in Quality and Opportunity

We are delighted to announce that ESI Technology Ltd has successfully achieved AS9100D certification, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This globally recognised standard affirms our dedication to the highest levels of quality, precision, and customer satisfaction in every aspect of our operations. AS9100D is more than […]

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From seawater to freshwater: How Sulzer powers every step of the desalination process

With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption to new heights, global water scarcity has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. According to a 2024 United Nations report (1), roughly half of the global population currently […]

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UrbanChain targets full US commercial scale by 2028

It comes as UrbanChain is selected as one of only eight UK companies for New York’s Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme, paving the way for US job creation and climate partnerships. UrbanChain, the UK’s fastest-growing CleanTech company, today confirmed it will reach full commercial scale in the United States by 2028, with a pilot project […]

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KEMTILE TO SHOWCASE SINGLE SOURCE FLOORING SOLUTIONS AT PPMA 2025

Kemtile is using PPMA 2025 to engage prospective customers on the benefits of coming to an internationally-backed industrial flooring and drainage  business with a single source approach to flooring projects across the process and packaging industry. The PPMA Show (23rd-25th Sept) is the largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition held annually at NEC Birmingham in […]

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