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  • The power of ten! Autopack celebrates ten-fold expansion and sets sights on continued growth

    Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has marked a tenfold growth in turnover over the last five years – and is targeting ambitious plans for even further growth. Turnover at the Hereford-based business is forecast to hit £12m this year, with Autopack already £1.5m ahead of its sales targets in the first quarter of…


  • Phoenix Brickwork lays nearly one million bricks at newly completed Secklow Gate flats

    National brickwork and scaffolding specialist Phoenix Brickwork, based in Pinxton, Derbyshire, has completed its work on the prestigious Secklow Gate residential development in Milton Keynes. The project, undertaken in partnership with long-standing client, Galliford Try, saw Phoenix Brickwork deliver both masonry and scaffolding services, marking the first time both divisions have worked together on a…


  • When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle

    Amy Frank said it took 17 hours on the phone over nearly three weeks, bouncing between her insurer and her local hospital system, to make sure her plan would cover her husband’s post-surgery care. Many of her calls never got past the hold music. When they did, the hospital told her to call her insurer.…


  • LG Electronics and Octopus Energy partner on Kraken heat pumps integration

    The MOU signing ceremony took place at Octopus Energy’s London headquarters. Attendees included Thomas Yoon, head of LG’s Overseas Sales & Marketing Company; Charles Choi, managing director of LGEUK; Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy; and Tim Heal, Chief Strategy Officer at Octopus Energy. Image: Octopus Energy. A partnership between LG Electronics and…


  • NoPalm and Nizo combine to engineer the next generation of sustainable ingredients

    Food tech innovator NoPalm Ingredients, in collaboration with Nizo Food Research, has announced the establishment of its first Demonstration Factory at the Food Innovation Campus in Ede. This facility represents a significant milestone in transitioning from pilot-scale experiments to full commercial production of sustainable alternatives to palm oil and other tropical oils, such as coconut…


  • New Rotary Cursor Controller & Rotary Encoder Pushbutton modules target rugged outdoor vehicular applications

    EAO, a leading supplier of HMI components & systems to the vehicle industry has extended its popular Series 09 family of rugged HMI keypads for demanding automotive and machinery control applications to include a rugged CAN-based Rotary Cursor Controller (RCC) module that combines rotary control functionality with an integrated pushbuttons and a digital joystick that…


  • Zero2Five helps Hive Mind unlock M&S and export success

    Monmouthshire-based Hive Mind Mead and Brew Co has announced its debut in Marks & Spencer stores nationwide, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The company’s line of sparkling meads — including Pure Honey, Honey and Rhubarb, and Honey and Elderflower varieties — made with British honey, is now available in 50 M&S outlets across…


  • KOKI Announces Upcoming Webinar on Enhancing Solder Joint Reliability

    KOKI, a global leader in advanced soldering materials and process optimization services, is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar: Enhancing Solder Joint Reliability Through Advanced Materials Development. The event will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT. Hosted by Shantanu Joshi, Head of Customer Solutions and Operational Excellence, this session will…


  • Dinnissen focuses on food with new branch in Belgium

    Food processing solutions provider Dinnissen has announced the opening of a new facility in Melle, near Ghent, Belgium, marking a strategic step in strengthening its presence in the European market. The new location positions Dinnissen closer to clients in Belgium and Northern France, enhancing its ability to deliver localised service and support, while reinforcing its…


  • X-FAB Now Offers GaN-on-Si Foundry Services

    X-FAB Now Offers GaN-on-Si Foundry Services Open access MPW, prototyping and productionfor XG035 dMode projects available X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE is building on its expertise in gallium nitride (GaN) processing technologyfor high-power applications by introducing GaN-on-Si foundry services for dMode devices as part of its XG035 technology platform. The move further leverages X-FAB’s advantage as a pure-play…