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  • Emirates Biotech launches locally made PLA range

    Emirates Biotech has launched Embio, a UAE-made PLA biopolymer range. The portfolio is stocked locally to cut lead times and support regional converters shifting to plant-based materials. Embio grades cover packaging, fibres, and 3D printing applications, offering lower-carbon alternatives to traditional plastics with verified compliance and technical support.


  • Apex Dynamics ATEX-certified gearboxes selected by Motec

    Apex Dynamics wins Motec partnership with ATEX-certified gearboxes. The collaboration sees Apex Dynamics’ precision planetary gearboxes integrated into Motec’s dosing pump drive assemblies, enhancing global distribution. Motec values the extensive ATEX certification, reliability, and ease of installation, ensuring compliance and performance in diverse industrial settings.


  • Corplex wins big at the MRW National Recycling Awards

    Corplex has secured the Circular Economy Initiative award. The company was recognised for its closed-loop recycling system for OOH media, built around a new 22,000 sq ft deinking facility. The process returns printed Correx boards for shredding, washing, and re-extrusion into new sheets containing up to 70% recycled content.


  • SAFE introduces screw compressor for biogas use

    SAFE S.p.A. unveils new biogas screw compressor at Ecomondo. The innovative unit promises 24/7 operation, energy efficiency, and swift integration with its plug-and-play design. Visitors at Ecomondo 2025 can view the compressor in action from 4 to 7 November at Rimini Expo Centre, stand D5/114-215.


  • Dina Foods increases manufacturing capacity

    Dina Foods invests £1m to upgrade manufacturing operations. The company has revamped its pitta line, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste. This investment follows last year’s Khobez line upgrade and aligns with Dina Foods’ strategy to boost production capacity and product quality while cutting costs and environmental impact.


  • Gaia Energy enhances leadership with two appointments

    Gaia Energy strengthens leadership with strategic appointments. The Merseyside-based retrofit and renewable energy company has appointed Denis Hennigan as Strategic Development Director and Marc Goudie as Head of Decarbonisation. These hires are pivotal for the company’s expansion and its commitment to advancing the UK’s net-zero goals.


  • Industry warns on costs and clarity from Autumn Budget

    Industry leaders say Budget piles costs onto already stretched SMEs. Construction, manufacturing, food, and logistics see selective gains on apprenticeships and EV fleets, but warn that tax freezes, salary-sacrifice changes, and patchy incentives on automation and net zero will do little to unlock long-term investment.


  • Leuze enhances precision with advanced laser technology

    Leuze laser scanners are advancing collision prevention technology. The ROD 100 series, with its exceptional scanning frequency, enhances AGV operations by ensuring precise object detection and effective collision avoidance. Such advancements underscore Leuze’s commitment to innovative solutions in automation, delivering significant competitive advantages to its clients.


  • Diamond coatings cut mineral scaling in pipelines

    Diamond films show strong resistance to mineral scaling in pipelines. The study demonstrates how nitrogen-terminated coatings sharply reduce buildup, offering a potential long-life alternative to chemical treatments.


  • CargoBeacon collaborates with Panasonic for AI asset tracking

    Panasonic collaborates with CargoBeacon on AI-driven tracking technology. The partnership focuses on the EverTag product line, utilising Panasonic’s PAN1780 Bluetooth 5.3 module for enhanced asset tracking in demanding environments. This collaboration promises improved inventory management across multiple industries, bolstered by reliable wireless performance and global certification.