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  • GB water companies develop open data strategy

    Image: Ofwat Water companies have developed an open data strategy for the GB water sector, which regulator Ofwat has welcomed. The strategy, developed within the Ofwat supported Stream initiative under the oversight of the Open Data Institute, sets out the vision “to build an open and trustworthy data ecosystem that supports achieving our strategic outcomes…


  • CyanConnode to deploy 750,000 smart meters in India

    Image courtesy 123rf UK-based CyanConnode has secured a £70 million ($92.8 million) contract to deploy approximately 750,000 smart meters in Goa, India. The narrowband radio frequency (RF) mesh networking tech company’s Indian subsidiary DigiSmart Networks was issued a letter of intent (LOI) for the contract from the government of Goa’s electricity department. In May and…


  • LUBBC adds four more SIG aseptic carton filling machines to portfolio

    Libyan United Beverage Bottling Company (LUBBC), a leading force in the Libyan beverage market, is expanding the strategic partnership with SIG. SIG will deliver four additional filling lines for aseptic carton packs to LUBBC, including a SIG Midi 12 Aseptic, two SIG XSlim 24 Aseptic (photo), and a SIG Mini 24 Aseptic. Posted: 16 April…


  • LUBBC adds four more SIG aseptic carton filling machines to its portfolio

    Libyan United Beverage Bottling Company (LUBBC), a leading force in the Libyan beverage market, is expanding the strategic partnership with SIG. SIG will deliver four additional filling lines for aseptic carton packs to LUBBC, including a SIG Midi 12 Aseptic, two SIG XSlim 24 Aseptic (photo), and a SIG Mini 24 Aseptic. Posted: 16 April…


  • Germany’s MAINGAU implements Kraken tech for demand side management

    Image courtesy Kraken Technologies MAINGAU Energie and Kraken Technologies have extended their partnership to introduce Kraken’s flexible demand management system for energy customers across Germany. Octopus Energy-owned Kraken, which describes itself as an end-to-end platform for utilities’ digitalisation and transformation, will be used by MAINGAU customers for automated asset management. Specifically, Kraken uses AI to…


  • ASSA ABLOY Door Group strengthens commitment to Young Enterprise NI with Blast Off Programme and mentoring

    ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland Door Group (Door Group) was delighted to sponsor the recent Young Enterprise Northern Ireland (Young Enterprise NI) Blast Off Programme award at the Dragons’ Den-style event, reinforcing its dedication to supporting young people in developing essential entrepreneurial skills.  Brian Sofley, Managing Director at Door Group, proudly joined the…


  • The position of Managing Director at MAPAL do Brazil has been filled again. Denilson Misiti took over responsibility for the Brazilian subsidiary of the Aalen-based precision tool manufacturer on April 9, 2025. He succeeds Conrado Couto Diniz, who in turn had continued to manage MAPAL Brazil in personal union after his move to MAPAL Italia…


  • Carbery and Synergy join EIT Food to boost sustainable nutrition innovation

    Carbery, Synergy, EIT Food partnership. Posted: 16 April 2025 Share this page The largest and most vibrant food innovation community in the world, EIT Food, has partnered with Carbery Group and its flavour business, Synergy Flavours. EIT Food, which is co-funded by the EU, aims to create a sustainable, wholesome, and reliable food system for…


  • OpenADR and Matter link up to enable the grid to ‘talk’ directly to the home

    Image: geo Cambridge-based smart energy specialist geo (Green Energy Options) has developed an open specification combining OpenADR and Matter, opening the way for large scale consumer flexibility. The new specification, entitled ‘OpenADR 3 to Matter interworking reference specification’, effectively allows the grid to talk directly to the home and thereby align with real world use…


  • Hydrosol identifies three focus areas for the meat industry

    What products are consumers looking for? Which trends promise attractive sales? From among the current Top Ten Trends listed by Innova Market Insights, Hydrosol has identified three promising focus areas for the meat industry: Ingredients and Beyond Precision Wellness Climate Adaption. Protein is emerging as the star ingredient. “Ingredients and Beyond” is this year’s top…