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  • – Wouter Satijn, Chief Revenue Officer, Joloda Hydraroll Loading and unloading trailers and containers is an important stage in the supply chain, requiring skill and the right equipment if it is to be completed quickly and correctly. Many companies continue to rely on forklift trucks and manual processes for loading and unloading goods, but this can…


  • Our partners at IXRF Technology have announced the launch of Veritas, a cutting-edge MacroXRF Instrument that redefines what’s possible in elemental analysis. Veritas is a groundbreaking advancement in XRF technology, meticulously engineered to meet the diverse needs of various applications, from large-scale elemental studies to intricate 2D chemical mapping. Why Choose Veritas? Veritas is more…


  • Metal finishing specialist Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has further strengthened its team by appointed a highly-experienced professional to oversee and develop procedures. Neil Donaldson has joined the Wolverhampton-based business as Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager after more than a quarter of a century in quality-based roles. He will review all WEP’s processes to…


  • Döhler helps drinks makers meet the rise of prebiotic sodas

    Döhler is highlighting its latest solutions for prebiotic drinks that assist with improving gut health while also helping manufacturers take an innovative approach towards closing the fibre gap and supporting overall well-being. As this prebiotic trend continues to rise, Döhler says manufacturers should consider its natural, clean-label ingredient solutions to fuel this growing shift. 56%…


  • Hundreds of thousands experience outages in wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

    Image courtesy 123rf Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit the east coast of Australia on the weekend, bringing with it over 346,000 outages before dissipating earlier today. Over 145,000 customers in Australia are still experiencing outages in South East Queensland, according to energy distributor Energex. According to Nasa, Alfred was a Category 2 storm, posing serious hazards…


  • Xaar technology elevates inkjet corrugated printing

    Xaar is revolutionising corrugated packaging printing, delivering flexo quality and a reduced cost per print alongside digital customisation and personalisation benefits in a single pass. Thanks to Xaar’s ultra high viscosity technology, its Aquinox printhead can jet fluids of up to 1000 centipoises (cP) at ambient temperature (approx. 100 cP at jetting temperature), which has enabled…


  • Bear shakes up kids fruit snacking with new flavours and formats

    Bear is shaking up the kids fruit snacking category with new launches to tap into the growing demand for bold, adventurous flavours. Mango & Sour Berry joins the line-up of Bear Fruit Splits, worth £4.2m (IRI Scantrack, Total Market – Total Bear Fruit Splits. 52 weeks ending 25/01/25. value sales), taking the range to three,…


  • Battery energy storage reaching inflection point says Capgemini

    Image courtesy 123rf Battery technology has been transforming the energy industry, however, an inflection point is coming, which will require the industry to overcome a series of complex challenges; including securing sustainable raw materials, optimising manufacturing and advancing recycling capabilities. This is according to the Capgemini Research Institute in their report and survey, The battery…


  • Energy in Europe: Decarbonised, efficient and reliable

    In an exclusive interview with Wärtsilä Energy experts, we spotlight the importance of integrating district heating and electricity systems in Europe for improved fuel efficiency and renewable energy integration. Wärtsilä’s Kenneth Engblom, Vice-President, Africa & Europe and Louis Strydom, Director, Growth & Development of Wärtsilä Energy, discuss how Europe’s energy systems and markets can be…


  • Utilities prioritising new tech adoption in next five years survey shows

    Image credit: Stock Utilities executives anticipate the adoption of new technology to have the most positive impact on their organisation in the next five years, EY has found. The findings are published in EY’s Future of Energy survey, which also shows that changes in energy consumption are becoming increasingly critical to an accelerating demand load…