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A family poultry business has invested £850,000 in renewable energy to power its factory. Soanes Poultry commissioned Boston Renewables to provide a 1648 module field-mounted solar system, which will save 156 tonnes of CO2 in its first year. Soanes Poultry’s MD Ben Lee said: “Following advice from John Hudson, MD at Boston Renewables, we opted…
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KfW IPEX-Bank is providing €26m (US$28m) to finance the construction of two identical modern 7,700 dwt general cargo vessels for Carisbrooke Shipping. The vessels have been ordered from Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in the Netherlands. The financing is covered by the Dutch export credit insurance company Atradius. Diesel-electric propulsion The Labrax series ships have modern diesel-electric…
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Saipem has presented its Star1 semi-submersible floating wind foundation technology, which was recently selected for two floating wind projects planned in the Mediterranean Sea. Deriving its name for star-like shape, the Star1 technology consists of three arms converging at the center, where the tower supporting next-generation turbines is installed, including those exceeding 20 MW. According…
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LRQA is urging the food sector to give data-driven supply risk management first priority as the worldwide Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) 2025 Conference draws near to guarantee future food safety resilience. Food businesses worldwide are under mounting pressure to ensure supply chain transparency as they navigate changing regulations while also reassessing sourcing strategies and risk…
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Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, Perminder Atwal, HR business partner at Xylem, discusses experiences of working in water with her podcast co-host Lila Thompson, British Water chief executive. Women currently make up 33% of the water workforce, according to a 2024 report from Energy & Utility Skills. While this is an…
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Sensor Technology Ltd, a global leader in innovative torque and load measurement solutions, proudly announces the launch of its latest advancement in torque sensing technology – the SGR525/526 Torque Sensors. Designed for precision and versatility, these state-of-the-art sensors feature square shaft ends, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial and laboratory applications. With…
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3D inspection systems can visualise surfaces down to the smallest detail. In the automotive industry, for example, the smallest paint defects or inclusions in the paint result in costly reworking. Inspection systems are now available that detect defects quickly and reliably, thereby reducing costs, says Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK. An increasing…
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An Ishida AirScan in-line leak detector has been installed to ensure full seal integrity for the company’s extensive selection of ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables in modified atmosphere packaging at the Polish factory of Eisberg, one of the top manufacturers of fresh convenience salads, vegetables, and fruit in Europe. As a result of using the Ishida…
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Nestlé Research & Development (R&D) will strengthen local capabilities in key innovation areas with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). To strengthen its capabilities at the R&D Center in Singapore, Nestlé will commit resources to support various roles ranging from chefs to engineers and product developers. The company said the move will…
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Heineken UK plans to revitalise the apple cider market with the launch of two new varieties under its popular Inch’s Cider brand – Inch’s Clou (dyABV 4.0%) and Inch’s 0.0, the first dealcoholised cider in the UK market, according to the drinks maker. The new SKUs will be offered through convenience, wholesale, and supermarket stores.…
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