Engineering
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Metso is expanding mining service capacity across South America significantly. A new Brazilian centre joins a €45 million regional programme covering repair, technical support, manufacturing, and lifecycle services.
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MacGregor recorded sharply higher order intake across maritime markets globally. New vessel contracting drove merchant demand while maintenance, modernisation, and upgrade work supported a growing service backlog.
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RAPID has approved Poole Water Recycling for further development work. The proposed scheme could provide up to 25 million litres daily while reducing pressure on existing river abstractions.
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Metir is advancing commercial deployment of its field-ready PFAS platform. A first US placement, UK field validation, machine-learning development, and control of the measurement-method IP are moving the technology towards wider industrial use.
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Barhale will reline part of Ashford Common’s Southern Inlet tunnel. The Thames Water project combines deep confined access, GRP removal, and reinforced-concrete lining while the wider London abstraction system remains operational.
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Airbus has started expanding its Belfast A220 wing manufacturing facility. The 6,221m² extension will add a third autoclave, specialist tooling, and infrastructure supporting production of 13 aircraft per month by 2028.
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Offshore Europe has opened submissions for its 2027 technical programme. The Aberdeen event will focus on energy security, industrial capability, decarbonisation, digital transformation, and workforce development.
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Konecranes will supply 34 electric gantry cranes to Elizabeth terminal. The battery-powered fleet forms part of a wider Port of New York and New Jersey modernisation programme.
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MAN will supply up to 1,000 vans for German police. MOSOLF will convert the TGE passenger vehicles under a four-year framework covering federal and state forces.
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Hallamshire has manufactured specialist slatted drums for glass-handling conveyor systems. The bespoke design allows glass debris to pass through the pulley, reducing build-up, belt damage, and maintenance.
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