Materials
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British Steel could move into public ownership under new legislation. The proposed intervention would reshape one of the UK’s most strategically important manufacturing assets at a difficult point for energy intensive industry.
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Port Talbot’s electric arc furnace project is moving through construction. Tata Steel’s programme combines meltshop development, mill upgrades, and a new pickle line as the UK steel sector shifts toward lower carbon production.
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Amcor has secured RecyClass certification across selected UK flexible packaging. The accreditation supports customers preparing for April 2027 changes to Plastic Packaging Tax recycled-content rules.
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Allotex and Daicel are developing storage systems for corneal implants. The work combines medtech manufacturing and specialist polymer engineering.
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LTi Metaltech has secured recognition for UK manufacturing growth today. The award follows major contract momentum in nuclear supply.
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Wall Colmonoy has expanded UK precision casting capacity in Wales. The investment strengthens domestic capability for larger aerospace and defence components.
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Sony and imec have advanced dense three dimensional chip integration. The module uses sub-100nm through-silicon connections for front-to-back device connectivity.
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Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel have strengthened Europe’s regional aircraft programme. The long-term agreement covers advanced composite solutions for the D328eco turboprop.
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Anotec has added chromium VI free treatment for aluminium components. The SurTec 650 process supports corrosion protection, coating preparation, and compliance in demanding engineering applications.
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Aluminium scrap exports are testing Britain’s industrial resilience once again. Make UK wants stronger domestic recycling, sorting, and alloy retention as manufacturers face rising demand from defence, automotive, energy, and digital sectors.
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