Materials
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Voestalpine is advancing electrified steelmaking while improving first-quarter financial performance. Further infrastructure investment could enable fully electrified production at Donawitz from 2030.
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Tubex is seeking more Scottish collection partners for used shelters. The recycling programme recorded a 39 per cent increase in returns during 2025.
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Zotefoams is restructuring UK production while accelerating its Asian expansion. Rising revenue is supporting a wider shift in manufacturing geography, capacity, and technical capability.
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SGL Carbon will double European nuclear-grade graphite capacity by 2030. X-energy is funding equipment upgrades for Xe-100 reactor components.
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Amcor has secured two Sustainability and Impact Awards for packaging. Gold recognised its CleanStream recycled polypropylene system, while Silver went to a refillable haircare packaging solution developed for Cut By Fred.
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Syensqo will supply Airbus programmes with composites, adhesives, and primers. The agreement supports commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, and space production across several material systems.
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Xeltis has raised €20.5 million to scale vascular implant manufacturing. Funding also supports European deployment, a US pivotal trial, regulatory submission, and further clinical programmes.
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MAPAL is extending precision tooling for demanding aluminium machining applications. New systems address adjustment accuracy, chip evacuation, feed rate, and process stability.
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European manufacturers are challenging the design of new steel safeguards. Processors want protection extended downstream without weakening export competitiveness or material access.
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Baltex has secured funding to expand technical textile operations internationally. Investment will support UK and Polish production, exports, and machinery upgrades.
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