Jon Hughes
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A swimming facility cut energy use by refurbishing circulation pumps. Applying a ceramic-filled epoxy coating restored hydraulic efficiency, cutting costs and emissions. Three upgraded pumps now save £7,500 annually and reduce CO₂ output by around 12 tonnes, delivering payback without asset replacement.
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Digital resilience has become a core operational requirement for modern manufacturers. Al Kingsley MBE, Group CEO of NetSupport, examines how visibility, secure remote access, and proactive monitoring help manufacturers reduce downtime, manage complex IT estates, and keep production moving as digital dependency deepens.
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Semperis has acquired MightyID to harden cloud identity resilience today. Deal extends Semperis’ platform across Okta and Ping tenants alongside Active Directory and Entra ID — a critical dependency for industrial organisations running hybrid IT and OT environments.
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Infosecurity Europe has launched a Cyber Startup Programme for 2026. The initiative adds a dedicated startups zone and a live award, aiming to connect founders, investors, and buyers as industrial operators harden plants, supply chains, and critical infrastructure against escalating cyber risk.
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Poorly planned attic access creates long-term safety, compliance, and liability risks. For construction professionals, access design decisions affect Building Control approval, occupant safety, and future maintenance. Getting placement, equipment choice, fire performance, and insulation detailing right avoids remedial work and protects both building users and professional reputations.
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Amcor has developed a lighter, inclusive tethered cap for Wattwiller. The bespoke HDPE closure, created with Spadel, reduces material use, supports recyclability with PET bottles, and improves grip and opening for consumers with limited dexterity.
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Chicopee and Sontara will exhibit sustainable wiping innovations in Manchester. Appearing together for the first time since joining Magnera, the brands will showcase recycled, low-carbon, and high-performance wipes for professional, industrial, and specialist cleaning applications.
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Tubex has launched Nature Easysleeve for biodegradable hedge planting protection. Designed for small-scale and hard-to-retrieve planting schemes, the new shelter delivers up to three years of early-stage protection while biodegrading naturally in situ using bio-based, non-toxic materials.
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Amcor is showcasing multiple packaging options for de-icing markets applications. Combining rigid containers, trigger sprays, jerry cans, and flexible bags, the company is positioning itself as a one-stop supplier for durable, recyclable, and PCR-enabled packaging suited to harsh winter operating conditions.
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LogiPharma has unveiled its 2026 agenda, signalling scale and ambition. Set in Vienna, the event will bring together 2,500 life sciences leaders for three days of interactive sessions spanning agentic AI, resilience, geopolitics, leadership, and global health impact.
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