Jon Hughes
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Reliability gaps in legacy HVAC fans continue to drive retrofit demand. James Montgomery, Field Marketing Engineer at Q-PAC, examines how multimotor plenum fans combine redundancy with simplified installation to cut downtime, reduce maintenance burdens, and streamline replacement work across ageing commercial air handling units.
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Invopak has secured the Investors in People Best Culture award. The recognition follows a decade-long internal shift at the packaging manufacturer, which operates under the Involvement group, and reflects the judging panel’s view that the company has embedded a mature, people-first operating model backed by structured development and continuous improvement.
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Partnership aims to boost innovation and investment across North Wales. The collaboration will support the region’s advanced manufacturing economy and strengthen alignment with the £160m Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone.
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UK manufacturers approach the Autumn Budget with thin patience left. With order books weak, energy costs high, and investment delayed, industrial leaders are demanding cheaper power, stable tax rules, and real skills funding rather than another round of stealth measures on productive capital and payroll.
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Leicester-based large format trade printer Printvision is eyeing growth and new applications after investing in a new cutting-edge swissQprint Kudu flatbed printer.
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Conrad Electronic joins the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon as official timing and electronics partner. The partnership begins with the 2025/26 season and spans ten events across Europe, positioning the German distributor as a key technical supplier to one of winter sport’s largest audiences.
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New analysis suggests space-based solar could sharply reduce Europe’s renewables. Mike Torbitt of Cressall examines the technical demands behind those projections, including the resistor performance required for launch and in-orbit operation.
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Amcor’s Steinfeld event examined regulatory pressure reshaping logistics packaging. The session brought together industry stakeholders to assess how PPWR requirements are influencing film design, recyclability, and material choices, with Amcor showcasing stretch hood and Bontite technologies that support downgauging, PCR integration, and more circular pallet stabilisation strategies.
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Trovr launches a compact recycling machine for independent retailers. The unit is designed to support Deposit Return Scheme compliance while increasing footfall and revenue opportunities.
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Actemium Automation’s Peterborough office completes its rebrand and relocation. The move strengthens the company’s position in UK automation markets and supports its plan to scale engineering capacity while improving access to regional talent.
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