
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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.