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  • Action needed to tackle continuing vehicle production collapse

    Mike Hawes SMMT Chief Executive Vehicle manufacturers are calling for urgent measures to bolster the UK’s competitiveness and drive consumer demand following release of figures showing that combined car and commercial vehicle production fell 11.6 in February. The UK’s manufacturing viability is at risk, they argue. Car output fell for the 12th month in a…


  • Italgas and GRDF renew collaboration focusing on gas network digitalisation

    The companies renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Italian Embassy in France, signed by Paolo Gallo, CEO of Italgas, and Laurence Poirier-Dietz, CEO of GRDF, in the presence of the Ambassador of Italy to France, Emanuela D’Alessandro. Image courtesy Italgas. Italgas and GRDF (Gaz Réseau Distribution France) have renewed an MoU to strengthen…


  • Grid Dynamics launches IoT Control Tower

    Grid Dynamics recently announced the launch of IoT Control Tower, an advanced analytics solution designed to help manufacturers and equipment providers with continuously analysing IoT data streams from production facilities and field deployments and generate guidance for analysts and operators. The solution aims to reduce labour costs associated with manufacturing analytics, minimise issue response times,…


  • German investment boost for south west space sector

    Industry Minister Sarah Jones announced an investment in the South West leading German space company OHB, creating up to 50 specialist jobs in Bristol to work on satellites and exploration spacecraft.  In a speech at the Farnborough International Space Show the minister welcomed the news as ‘a major win for the South West’s world-leading aerospace cluster’,…


  • ‘Ultra-Mega’ Offshore Deal for L&T at QatarEnergy LNG’s North Field Gas Scheme

    India’s EPC contractor Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured its largest-ever contract, worth over $1.8 billion, from QatarEnergy LNG for work on the expansion of the North Field, one of the largest natural gas fields the world. The contract is for the North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Compression Project (NFPS COMP 4), awarded to L&T’s…


  • Schneider Electric introduces ‘One Digital Grid’ platform

    Image: Schneider Electric The One Digital Grid platform from Schneider Electric is aimed to equip utilities with the data and technical foundation needed to navigate modern energy challenges. Leveraging the Microsoft Azure cloud architecture and AI, the platform seeks to offer a complete ecosystem of solutions, including third party independent solutions, with a focus on…


  • GE Vernova tackles grid reliability and digitisation challenges at DISTRIBUTECH 2025

    Courtesy: Dina Lydia via Unsplash As utilities worldwide confront growing challenges in grid security, modernisation, and reliability, GE Vernova has released a series of whitepapers offering strategies meant to help strengthen energy systems. Launched during DISTRIBUTECH 2025 in Dallas, Texas, these whitepapers are intended to provide global grid operators with insights into cybersecurity, digitalisation, automation…


  • GridUnity launches interconnection management solution at DISTRIBUTECH

    Image by Sabine Zierer from Pixabay. GridUnity, known for its grid modernisation solutions, announced the launch of a new interconnection management solution and a new venture with Southern Company to streamline large generation interconnection at DISTRIBUTECH 2025. The company announced the launch of GridSync, an enterprise-grade interconnection management solution purpose-built for Transmission Owners (TOs). Debuting…


  • FDF’s ‘Ingredients for Growth’ addresses severe drop in confidence

    The FDF has launched Ingredients for Growth – its plan to unlock investment in innovation, boost productivity, and accelerate growth for UK food and drink manufacturing as confidence plummets. The report sets out regulations that should be reformed or eradicated, as well as new policy initiatives that would drive growth in our sector in the…


  • Provisur’s inline reclaim system helps processors get more meat out of their grind operation

    Provisur’s trusted industry leader in mixing and grinding, the Weiler Mixer Grinder Dominator 14 360B now comes with a powerful add-on, an inline reclaim system that helps processors get more meat out of their grind operation. The Weiler Mixer Grinder Dominator 14, renowned for its quality and durability, is an excellent long-term investment for processors of…