National Challenge Inspires Students to Pursue a Future in STEM

Students across the UK tackle sustainable future challenge as part of competition supported by Air Products Over 1,000 students from across the country showcased innovative solutions at London’s Barbican Centre this month for the grand finals of The National Careers Challenge, where students pitched their ideas to panels of industry judges. The event saw the […]

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Reconditioning Re-invented

Together with its customers, Seco, part of Sandvik Group, is redefining how cutting tools can be managed and used, driving greater efficiency and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle. A key contributor is the reconditioning program of Seco for solid carbide tools helping customers to reduce both environmental impact and tooling costs. Through our advanced reconditioning […]

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Rovanperä takes on new challenge with Toyota Gazoo Racing

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team driver Kalle Rovanperä has announced his decision to move on from rallying at the end of the 2025 season and pursue a new challenge in motorsport.  The two-time FIA World Rally Champion will remain part of the Toyota Gazoo Racing family as he takes on his new challenge in […]

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Exel composites’ new India plant celebrates the start of volume shipments of wind energy components

Pultruded composites manufacturer Exel Composites’ joint venture Kineco Exel Composites India (KECI) has reached volume production capacity at its new Banda facility. The factory is purpose-built to serve the wind energy sector, expanding Exel’s existing delivery capability in other regions. Following testing throughout 2024 and 2025, the site is now fully operational with dedicated lines […]

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How manufacturers are ensuring leak tightness in drainage pipes and seals

By Paul Grills, BPF Pipes Group There is plenty of talk about preventing leaks in below ground water and drainage pipes and the importance of good installation; however, ensuring the quality and long-term performance of these pipes starts well before they are actually installed. British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group manufacturers make their products to […]

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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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DS Smith and BSH Nazarje collaborate to replace expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) in Bosch household blenders with a sustainable fibre-based alternative

DS Smith, an International Paper company, a leading global provider of fibre-based packaging solutions, and BSH Nazarje, BSH Hišni aparati d.o.o. Nazarje, a Slovenian company that is part of the BSH Home Appliances Group, have collaborated to develop a sustainable and universal packaging solution for Bosch hand mixers. The corrugated cardboard packaging solution, DS Smith […]

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EMW heavy-duty slurry pump range expanded with two new high-capacity sizes Issued on behalf of: Sulzer

EMW heavy-duty slurry pump range expanded with two new high-capacity sizes The trusted EMW series of heavy-duty slurry pumps has been expanded with the introduction of two new, bigger sizes, significantly increasing the performance range of the product family. When performance and durability matter Traditionally slurry pumps are needed in mining, minerals and metals processing, […]

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World’s First Successful Remote Diagnosis for Multicore Optical Fiber Cable by Anritsu and KDDI Research

New Assurance for Global Communications Infrastructure ANRITSU CORPORATION (“Anritsu”), and KDDI Research, Inc. (“KDDI Research”) have, for the first time in the world, designed a remote monitoring system for next-generation optical submarine cables using multicore optical fiber (Note 1), and have successfully demonstrated the measurement of optical path characteristics (Note 2) in a trial environment […]

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Think Group invests in new talent to accelerate growth and innovation

Yorkshire-based textile manufacturer Think Group (formerly James Robinson Fibres / Texfelt) is celebrating one year since its successful major rebrand by announcing two new integral hires, Harriet Adams and Lance Bray, who will help maximise the opportunities created by the rebrand while building on the firm’s 150-year heritage and reputation as a pioneer in the fibres and […]

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