Editor
-
Image credit: 123RF The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, with a large chunk of the demand coming from China and the US. However, the forecast for Europe is a lot less robust. The IEA’s latest report, Electricity 2025, predicts that global electricity consumption will grow at…
-
Image courtesy 123rf The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a draft rule to bolster grid resilience and reduce the risk of power outages caused by extreme weather events. The draft grid resilience rule, says AEMC in a release, explicitly recognises distribution network resilience in the national electricity rules, to support Distribution Network Service…
-
Venator, a multinational producer of pigments and additives, has taken additional measures to strengthen its management team after Bryan Snell was named president and CEO in September of last year. The changes are part of Venator’s commitment to achieving strategic goals, improving operational efficiency, and providing value to customers worldwide. Venator believes that the new…
-
Brittany Ferries’ new LNG-electric hybrid ship, the Saint-Malo, has entered service on the company’s Portsmouth-St Malo route. According to the company, it’s the largest hybrid vessel ever to enter service. LNG-electric hybrid operations Credit: Jess Breheret Saint-Malo will be the fourth new vessel to join the fleet between 2019 and 2025, all part of the…
-
European manufacturing is a rich tapestry of sectors, end markets and enterprises. Multinational flagship names are producing fast-moving consumer goods, SMEs operating in niche corners of construction and everything in between. Their needs are diverse, but their challenges are shared. Whether thriving, sustaining or surviving, European manufacturers must pay attention to the fundamentals in order…
-
The adoption of Plex’s Smart Manufacturing Platform has helped Irish baked-goods company, West-Bake, establish and maintain tighter inventory and quality control in a digital format as it scales up its manufacturing. Based in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway, in the west of Ireland, West-Bake operates a state-of-the art, 44,000 ft2 (4,088 m2) bakery, with a strong team…
-
Campden BRI and the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) are hosting a one-day event focusing on the challenges and opportunities of reformulating processed foods. The forum, ‘Reformulation of Processed Food: Perceptions, Realities and Finding the Balance’ will take place on Monday, 17 March 2025 at ExCeL London, as part of the IFE Manufacturing…
-
Unsworth family. From left to right Rob Unsworth, Ian Unsworth, and Gary Unsworth. Posted: 14 February 2025 Share this page Aimia Foods is expected to experience significant development of its production capabilities with the help of HSBC UK. The hot beverage company said the funding will enable the company to expand its operations, including moving…
-
IFF has unveiled its newly redesigned corporate website, highlighting IFF’s leadership and the value it delivers across all the markets it serves. “The IFF site represents the full breadth of our portfolio and the value we offer through our technology and innovation,” said Deb Borg, executive vice president and chief communications, human resources, and diversity…
-
Quantum Controls is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the vital role apprentices play in our business and the benefits that our apprenticeship scheme provides to both the company and the individuals involved. We strongly believe that apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and earn while you…
© 2b Publishing 2026.