Hygiena® Becomes First Manufacturer with ISO 16140-2 Validation for Multiplex RT-PCR Detection of Salmonella and Cronobacter

First-ever ISO 16140-2 validated multiplex PCR assay for simultaneous detection of Salmonella and Cronobacter  Hygiena®, a global leader in One Health Diagnostics® and food safety solutions is setting a new industry standard with the launch of its groundbreaking foodproof® Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit®. This innovative workflow solution is the first and only ISO 16140-2 approved rapid, real-time PCR […]

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Merit Reaches Major Project Milestone at NHS Medicines Manufacturing Centre

Merit, the UK’s leading industrialised construction and digital manufacturing specialist, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the development of the new NHS Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC) at Seaton Delaval. Recently, the site welcomed the successful delivery of four vital Air Handling Unit (AHU) PODs, seven Header Pre-Assembled Modules (PAMs) and eight Lid PAMs, […]

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MULTI-APERTURE SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Fortress Technology’s space-saving multi-aperture, multi-lane metal detectors are engineered to optimise performance and TCO on all food production lines. The Fortress unit consolidates a single metal detector mounted across multiple food packing and processing conveyor lines. Designed to ensure detection sensitivity levels are never compromised, the metal detector is uniquely divided into individual, smaller apertures […]

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Sustainable innovations for saving water

By Andrew Leah, General Manager of Duraproducts This year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is a reminder that even small everyday habits towards water conservation can lead to meaningful lasting change. With climate pressures and unpredictable weather patterns growing, water is increasingly recognised as a […]

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Entries open for 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards to spotlight industry’s young talent

West Yorkshire’s manufacturing and engineering businesses are being encouraged to put forward their brightest young talent for the 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards as nominations officially open for this year’s celebration of the industry’s future leaders and most forward-thinking employers. Now in their fourth year, next month’s awards are a key event in the Leeds […]

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Confined Space Rescue Training: Preparedness for Industrial Safety

In modern manufacturing and process engineering environments, safety is a core priority. Among the most critical and often overlooked risks is working in confined spaces. It involves maintenance inside storage tanks, cleaning silos, or accessing narrow mechanical pits, these environments demand more than basic awareness. They require specialized skills and fast, coordinated response protocols. This […]

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Instro AI Solutions and AMRC Cymru Invite UK Manufacturers to Unlock New Efficiencies Through Innovation Funded AI trials

Applicants will be selected to receive AI chat-like support for site engineers based on their organisational data and materials. The trials will assess the real business benefits of AI in areas such as machine troubleshooting and customer service Instro AI Solutions and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru have today announced the launch of […]

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Manufacturers turn to ‘resilience’ according to PP C&A chief

Manufacturers appear to be investing in key areas that will secure long-term competitiveness rather than speculative growth according to an outsourcing expert. PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague believes management teams are reacting to economic pressures, such as rising costs, supply chain uncertainties and ‘Trump tariffs,’ by adopting a strategic approach to survival. The passionate […]

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