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Image courtesy 123rf Itron, a provider of grid edge solutions, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Urbint, a privately held software company based in Miami, Florida, USA. The purchase price for the acquisition is $325 million and will be funded through cash on hand. The transaction is expected to close during…
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Leclanché, an energy storage solutions provider, in partnership with Century Ship Services, a marine power systems specialist, has successfully installed Navius MRS-3 marine battery systems on a hybrid ocean cruise vessel. The vessel is part of a new class of hybrid cruise ships and is Leclanché’s first successful installation of a Navius MRS-3 system in…
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Highland Spring Group has signed a three-year partnership with sustainability software firm Altruistiq to implement real-time, SKU-level carbon footprinting across its entire product portfolio. The move signals a major step in the bottled water producer’s strategy to decarbonise its operations from source to shelf. The agreement, which runs from June 2025 to June 2028, will…
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Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power two fully electric intercontinental fast ferries – said to be the world’s first – between Europe and Africa. Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate the twin catamarans on electric propulsion on the 18-mile route between Tarifa in the south of Spain and Tangier in Morocco…
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Image courtesy 123rf US-based National Grid Partners has released the results of its 2025 Utility Innovation Survey, which show nearly two-thirds of utility leaders have seen increased innovation budgets in the past year. The survey, now in its second year, gathered perspectives from 166 industry leaders and shows the sector is accelerating the implementation of…
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A significant hurdle in transitioning packaging lines to mono-material solutions has been addressed as Constantia Flexibles and thermal technology specialist watttron unveil a new sealing approach. The partners have successfully developed a single system capable of reliably sealing both polypropylene (PP) and aluminium lids onto PP cups, streamlining operations while supporting sustainability goals. The initiative…
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Image credit: 123rf.com A new study by Schneider Electric has found that 98% of businesses operate with electrical safety risks and 79% are currently operating with obsolete equipment. These are some of the findings released in the latest report from Schneider Electric, spurring the call for organisations to address what they refer to as the…
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UK consumers are still spending on meals that deliver value and experience, despite inflationary pressures and reduced dining frequency. According to new research from AHDB, the out-of-home food market reached £49.9 billion in the past year (Worldpanel by Numerator UK, 52 w/e 7 September 2025), driven by a 5.8% rise in average price paid —…
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Country Lane Foods, a family-run staple of the UK egg industry, has completed a transformative investment in a state-of-the-art egg grading machine, a move that secures its future in Cornwall while positioning it for national growth. The project, which was funded in part by a £200,000 grant from Cornwall Council’s Growth Hub Grants Programme (part…
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On 29–30 October 2025, the heart of dairy innovation beats at NAEC Stoneleigh, where the Dairy Industries Expo meets the industry’s answer to a long-standing call for a dedicated event that spans the entire dairy processing chain. Meet the makers, movers, and machinesFrom the first splash of raw milk to the final packaged product, Dairy…
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