Jon Hughes
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Nulogy has launched new QMS and EHS software solutions. The additions embed quality, safety, and compliance directly into manufacturing operations, helping regulated manufacturers improve audit readiness, reduce risk, and standardise processes across sites and partners.
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Medite Smartply will meet EU E05 MDF rules by April. The producer says most Medite-branded MDF will comply from early April 2026, ahead of the 6 August 2026 REACH deadline that halves formaldehyde emissions to 0.062 mg/m³.
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Prism is highlighting sustainable sleeving and smart design at Empack. At Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, Prism will showcase EcoFloat recyclable shrink sleeves and thermochromic cans, alongside contract packing and fulfilment capabilities supporting fast-growing beverage brands.
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Xaar and Jet Technologies have expanded their partnership in Australia. The installation of a Versatex Printbar at Reflex Labelplus in Adelaide brings high-build digital embellishment to premium wine and spirits labels, supporting complex finishes, textured effects, and single-pass production at scale.
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Testo Saveris will demonstrate digital food safety monitoring systems at Euroshop 2026. The company will showcase its cloud-based testo Saveris Food platform, highlighting automated temperature monitoring, configurable workflows, and HACCP documentation across goods receiving, storage, and in-store refrigeration environments.
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MM Packaging Deeside will exhibit sustainable cartonboard packaging at Empack 2026. The business will showcase carton, wrap, and clip formats for food and beverage markets, alongside MM Group developments including moulded pulp, micro flute, and the GreenPeel fibre-based tray designed to replace rigid plastic in chilled food applications.
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Digital safety technologies are reshaping risk management across manufacturing operations. AI analytics, augmented reality training, and faster access to PPE are reducing incidents, limiting downtime, and turning workforce safety into an operational and commercial priority.
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High turnover continues to strain food processing operations across UK. Addressing pay competitiveness, work-life balance, and underlying workplace issues can reduce churn, stabilise teams, and protect productivity in an industry facing persistent labour pressure.
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Engineered Printing Solutions has completed its 100th single-pass DTO system sale. The milestone reflects accelerating adoption of digital direct-to-object printing as manufacturers seek shorter runs, rapid changeovers, lower labour dependency, and automation-ready production cells capable of operating reliably inside continuous factory environments.
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e2e-assure has launched a new UK SOC-fed OT monitoring service. The provider says 51% of organisations expect OT to be the prime target, and is pairing EmberOT sensors with Trinity OT Security consulting for 24/7 unified IT/OT detection.
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