Dugard Announce Strategic Restructuring to Drive Growth

As an industry-leading UK machine tool distributor, Dugard has announced a strategic restructuring that has transformed the company from a complex shareholder structure to a focused three-director leadership team. The new structure features Eric Dugard alongside Sales Director Colin Thomson and Managing Director Jamie Young, all of whom are active operational leaders within the business. […]

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FANUC secures major robot order for luxury car paint line

FANUC, the world’s leading robot manufacturer, has received a significant order to supply a state-of-the-art paint system, including paint robots and advanced application technology, to a European luxury carmaker. Almost 50 FANUC robots will paint both car bodies and plastic add-on parts such as bumpers. “We are managing the entire project, including installation,” says Jan […]

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Employee Ownership Ireland supports engineering firm establish an EOT

SCC Ltd becomes latest firm to become employee-owned Holywood engineering firm, SCC Ltd, has become the most recent NI company to move to an employee ownership trust model. The MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) consulting engineers has made the transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) model which essentially, gives the team more responsibility on […]

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AstroAgency Expansion Continues with New Partnerships and U.S. Showcase

A strategic communications and market intelligence firm dedicated to the commercial space industry is accelerating its expansion into North America, formalising two new transatlantic partnerships. UK-headquartered AstroAgency has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Technologies and Cislunar International, kicking off a six-month push to grow the firm’s connections and clients across the United […]

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Powering industrial progress: How ASICs drive UK manufacturing capabilities

In June 2025, the UK government released The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing, outlining the UK’s aim to capitalise on the opportunities of Industry 4.0. However, realising this ambition hinges on embedded technologies designed for efficiency and reliability. Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) […]

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Why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Matters More Than Purchase Price in Flow Measurement Systems

Titan Enterprises highlights the hidden cost benefits of durable, low-maintenance flow meter technology, balancing performance with long-term value. When selecting industrial flow meters, it’s easy to focus on specifications and upfront costs – but true value lies in long-term performance. Titan Enterprises, a leading UK-based manufacturer of high-performance flow measurement solutions, emphasises the often-overlooked Total […]

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