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RSK acquires Octavius Infrastructure, leading Tier 1 transport infrastructure specialist

RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of environmental and engineering solutions, has significantly strengthened its presence in the UK transport infrastructure sector with the acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners. Octavius is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure businesses, with over 700 employees working across rail […]

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Aluminium specialist urges the Chancellor to give industry certainty in next week’s Budget

The UK’s last remaining producer of flat rolled aluminium coils is calling for ‘certainty’, urgent help to mitigate rising energy prices and immediate industrial support ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget next week. Bridgnorth Aluminium, which employs over 300 people at its extensive production facility in Shropshire, believes the metals and manufacturing sectors also need to […]

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How Modern Factories Weigh the Value of Technology Against Cost

Technology is as much a part of the modern factory as the walls and machinery. But with industrial technology, control software and ancillary services development accelerating at breakneck speed, assessing and justifying the cost becomes more complex.  Typical value calculation methods like cost-based analysis are fine for traditional upgrades to factory and plant systems. But […]

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British manufacturers urged to seize “incredible export opportunity” of India trade deal

Made in Britain accreditation “reassures international buyers that they’re investing in something expertly made” A Made in Britain member has hailed the UK Government’s first major trade mission to India as an “incredible export opportunity” for British manufacturers, underlining the growing potential for UK-made products in one of the world’s fastest-expanding economies. Dulas, an engineering […]

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Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies Summit 2026 Announces Return to Amsterdam with a Focus on Real Conversations and Real Opportunities

The Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies Summit will return to Amsterdam in November 2026, bringing together senior manufacturing leaders and sustainability innovators for two days of insight-driven collaboration. This year’s theme, “Real Conversations. Real Opportunities.”, underscores the summit’s commitment to moving beyond discussion and toward measurable sustainability outcomes. Designed for organisations driving ESG, net-zero and operational transformation, […]

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Manufacturing drills and seeders: Finding the best components

In modern agriculture, precision is everything. From planting schedules to fertilizer applications, farmers are constantly looking for ways to enhance productivity and reduce waste. At the heart of this push for efficiency is equipment like the seed drill, a staple in mechanized farming. However, the performance of this equipment depends heavily on the quality and […]

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Innovation and Sustainability Take Centre Stage at Advanced Engineering 2025

Insights from industry leaders like Rolls-Royce reinforced the shared ambition for sustainability across aerospace and beyond. In October, PCD tooling specialists and the UK’s largest diamond tool manufacturer, Exactaform, joined more than 400 leading manufacturing suppliers and over 9,000 engineering professionals at 2025’s Advanced Engineering event held at the NEC in Birmingham. Across two action-packed […]

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Software update for AC charging controllers: Charx control modular now with comprehensive cybersecurity functions

The Charx control modular AC charging controller from Phoenix Contact is the centerpiece of intelligent and future-proof charging infrastructure. With the new software release 1.8, it not only meets the current requirements of the RED Directive, but is also well prepared for the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The RED Directive (EN 18031) will become mandatory […]

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Engineering firm achieve finalist status at global honours once again

Multidisciplined engineering firm adi Group have been announced as finalists at the globally renowned IChemE Awards. Established in 1994, the IChemE Awards celebrate successes and innovations across a plethora of industries, from EDI and biopharmaceuticals to sustainability, renewability and nuclear technology. adi Group have been honoured by the awards on previous occasions, and the engineering firm […]

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