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  • Iberdrola bags €50m from EIB to rebuild Valencia’s flood-hit power grid

    Image courtesy Iberdrola The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed two €25 million ($28.9 million) loans with Iberdrola to finance the reconstruction, redesign, climate change adaptation and digitalisation work they are carrying out on the power distribution grid damaged by the floods that hit Valencia in October 2024. The €50 million ($57.8 million) investment will…


  • £63M boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution

    Drivers across England are set to benefit with the announcement of a £63M investment package to supercharge Britain’s electric vehicle infrastructure, driving down charging costs and putting money back in the pockets of working people as part of the Plan for Change. A pioneering £25M scheme for local authorities will expand access to cheaper at-home…


  • Pepperell’s chooses Automac for efficient wrapping

    Following recurring issues with a machine supplied by another brand, fine butchers and meat suppliers, Pepperell’s Meats, has turned to Automac UK to help reliably protect and present its products. Pepperell’s Meats ordered the Fabbri Group Elixa 24 wrapping machine from Automac UK on a Friday and it arrived at their site on the very…


  • Tata Steel breaks ground on Port Talbot electric arc furnace

    Indian steel manufacturer Tata Steel has broken ground on a new £1.25bn (US$1.66bn) electric arc furnace (EAF) at the Port Talbot steelworks in Wales, backed by £500m (US$670m) grant from the UK government. The start of construction on Tata Steel’s EAF project marks a step forward in Port Talbot’s transition to greener steel production and…


  • Xampla breaks new ground as barrier coating available for foodservice

    Xampla has announced a significant commercial advancement with the addition of Huhtamaki’s “Taste” hot food boxes with Morro Coating to Bunzl UK & Ireland’s extensive line of food service packaging. Bunzl UK & Ireland is a leading supplier in the food service sector providing a significant platform for the introduction of Morro Coating to the industry.…


  • Xampla breaks new ground with barrier coating now available for foodservice

    Xampla has announced a significant commercial advancement with the addition of Huhtamaki’s “Taste” hot food boxes with Morro Coating to Bunzl UK & Ireland’s extensive line of food service packaging. Bunzl UK & Ireland is a leading supplier in the food service sector providing a significant platform for the introduction of Morro Coating to the industry.…


  • Clark Europe and Zeppelin Polska Sp. z o.o. have signed a cooperation agreement. With this strategic partnership, the manufacturer of industrial trucks aims to further expand its presence on the Polish market, and at the same time strengthen its position as a major supplier of industrial trucks in Europe. On the occasion of the signing…


  • New sports closure enhances children’s drink experience

    A well-liked line of kid’s beverages in Austria will be more recyclable thanks to Amcor’s Secure Flip 26mm tamper-evident sports cap. First launched in 2003 and developed specifically for children, Rauch Yippy offers a thirst-quenching drink in a variety of flavours, enhanced with calcium and vitamins and including no preservatives. Key to the ongoing popularity…


  • FORTRESS LAUNCHES LABEL INSPECTION AT PPMA TOTAL 2025 Stand B32

    Image Header: : Fortress Technology debuts a fully automated top and bottom label inspection solution at PPMA 2025 At PPMA 2025, inspection equipment specialist Fortress Technology debuts a fully automated top and bottom label inspection solution, ensuring complete compliance with retailer food safety and labelling requirements. In 2024, labelling errors accounted for almost a quarter…


  • EcoVadis honours Tetra Pak with prestigious Platinum medal

    Tetra Pak has received the coveted Platinum medal for achieving the highest EcoVadis sustainability rating. As a result of the internationally renowned evaluation, the ranking puts Tetra Pak in the top 1% of the more than 130,000 firms evaluated and marks a significant turning point in its sustainability journey. It also shows the excellence of…