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IFS expands its Industrial AI into warehouse management systems. The acquisition of Softeon enhances IFS’s capabilities in the £6.3 billion market, integrating manufacturing operations with intelligent warehouse execution, and addressing global supply chain modernisation challenges.
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THG Nutrition adopts Plex MES to streamline global operations. The decision aims to enhance real-time visibility and unify manufacturing processes. THG Nutrition, part of THG PLC, will implement the system at its Warrington, UK site first, with plans to expand, ensuring operational excellence and supporting rapid growth.
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Teknomek unveils independently tested mobile safety steps range. The new line meets the rigorous BS EN 131-7 European standard, ensuring compliance for hygiene-critical sectors such as cleanrooms and regulated manufacturing facilities. This certification offers third-party validation, enhancing safety assurance for operators.
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Root-Power secures approval for £45m energy storage facility. The 100MW development in Leicestershire will store surplus renewable energy, supporting the National Grid. It aims to stabilise energy prices, prevent blackouts, and contribute to the government’s Net Zero targets. Construction is set to begin in 2029.
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Cybanetix reports accelerating profits amid demand for AI-driven MDR services. The UK-based managed security specialist says recurring SOC contracts now account for 90% of ARR, as automation, generative AI, and workforce expansion drive margin improvement and market share gains.
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LogiPharma unveils agenda for 2026 Vienna sciences supply chain conference. The April event will bring 2,500 life sciences leaders together across supply chain and logistics, with a programme centred on intelligent futures, resilient networks, interactivity, and global health impact.
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Amcor and Greenback commission UK’s first Enval advanced recycling module. The installation at Amcor’s Heanor site marks the first European deployment of Greenback’s modular advanced recycling technology within a global packaging manufacturer, targeting food-grade circular plastics from post-consumer flexible waste.
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Metalysis has installed an argon recycling system to cut emissions. The move is expected to save 350 tonnes of argon annually and reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions by around 1,000 tonnes.
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Sapio Sciences has expanded the partner ecosystem supporting its ELaiN platform. New integrations bring third-party scientific tools and AI models directly into the AI-powered lab notebook environment.
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Made Smarter is hosting a regional event focused on additive manufacturing adoption. The January showcase aims to give manufacturers hands-on insight into how 3D printing is being applied across North West industry.
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