Materials
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Vulcan has started commercial production of VULSORB in Germany today. The adsorbent will provide first-fill material for Lionheart’s direct lithium extraction columns ahead of planned 2028 commissioning.
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MM Packaging has strengthened GreenPeel for demanding fresh protein applications. A new double-rim structure improves tray robustness and seal integrity while retaining its plastic-reduction benefits.
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Google will buy Stegra certificates linked to near-zero steel production. The first-year agreement covers attributes associated with up to 91,000 tonnes of steel.
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TOPPAN has opened a new BOPP manufacturing line in Italy. The Atessa facility will support up to 30,000 tonnes of high-performance film capacity annually.
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Time To ACT combines two engineering businesses into one division. The group is targeting £8 million in FY28 sales as project work recovers.
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EnergyPathways is assessing methane splitting for hydrogen and graphite production. The Barrow proposal would add critical-mineral processing to the wider MESH storage project.
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Tubex has strengthened tree shelter development with new polymer expertise. The Aberdare investment expands in-house testing for biodegradable and recycled-content products.
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Loop Technology uses FANUC robots for high-rate aerospace composite production. FibreLINE combines heavy-payload handling, machine vision, and automated lay-up for large aerostructures.
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