Jon Hughes
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Parker has expanded its DFplus valve range with IO-Link connectivity. The new Class B version combines power and data in one M12 connector for demanding hydraulic applications.
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Wensleydale Railway has completed bridge repairs before its 2026 season. Volunteers and a specialist contractor repaired the Stoop House Farm bridge after water ingress affected the masonry.
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Embedder has secured an embedded award 2026 startup nomination. At Embedded World, the company is also presenting v0.3.1 as a production-ready AI firmware engineering platform.
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Amcor has secured UN certification for PCR hazardous goods containers. The approval covers 5.5-litre and 5.8-litre industrial packs made in Pamplona with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic for solid and powdered hazardous products.
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DEScycle and Mitsubishi have formalised a recycling partnership in Japan. The agreement links DEScycle’s metals recovery platform with Mitsubishi Corporation’s trading, customer, and investment capabilities for the Japanese market.
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Corplex is targeting further retail warehouse growth with reusable bins. Made from Correx®, the modular AkyPak® Store system is being used by high street brands to improve picking stability, reduce product damage, and replace disposable cardboard with a longer-life alternative.
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IN Defence launches as defence manufacturing pressure moves firmly upstream. The first issue tracks the industrial arguments behind current security tempo, from drones and batteries to cyber resilience.
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Amcor will present stretch hood films at Stuttgart’s LogiMAT 2026. The company will focus on engineered pallet protection for automated logistics lines, including selected films with up to 30% post-consumer recycled content.
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Autopack installs fully automated sauce packaging line for P&B Foods. The bespoke system integrates five machines and handles plastic and glass containers up to one litre, operating at speeds of 6,000 bottles per hour.
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Xaar and Polipress expand digital embellishment for premium Italian wine labels. Over 20 Versatex printbars are now installed across Italy, enabling converters to apply tactile varnishes, cold foil, and high-opacity whites as wine brands invest heavily in premium packaging.
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