Category: Company News

A long-serving wire specialist has retired after giving 30 years of service to one of the Black Country’s leading manufacturers. Robert Bucknall-Jones first started working for Alloy Wire International (AWI) in 1995 after his now wife, Alison, made an introduction for him to work there. Since starting off as a wire drawer, he has gone […]

Toyota Gazoo Racing complete their 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season this week with the eighth and final round, the 8 Hours of Bahrain on Saturday (8 November). Following seven rounds across four continents and 64 hours of racing, the stage is set for a day-night showdown in Bahrain, which is hosting the WEC […]

A growing emphasis on additive manufacturing, sustainable materials and cross-sector innovation are set to be the main discussion points when Goodfellow exhibits at the Advanced Engineering Show in Birmingham this week (October 29th-30th). That is the prediction of Dr Aphrodite Tomou, who heads up the technical department at the Huntingdon-based supplier of more than 170,000 […]

Key updates include alignment with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the introduction of a double materiality analysis, the achievement of 100% renewable electricity purchased in Italy, and the launch of a Supplier Code of Conduct Cimbali Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional coffee machines, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report “Our […]

Cortec® Appoints New EVP to Command Global Growth and Sustainability Drive from CorteCros EU Manufacturing Hub Cortec® Corporation, a global leader in environmentally safe corrosion protection technologies, is proud to announce the appointment of Ivana Radic Borsic to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director of its key European subsidiary, CorteCros d.o.o. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]