
Image courtesy SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks has awarded supply chain contracts as part of a £1.4 billion ($1.7 billion) commitment to deliver critical onshore transmission projects across central and southern Scotland. The contract is part of a wider £5.4 billion ($6.4 billion) supplier investment programme announced by the company that will run over…

RBB, a trusted leader in electronics manufacturing since 1973, is proud to announce that Jeff Schartiger, Operations Manager at RBB, has been appointed to the SMTA Ohio Chapter Board as a Technical Advisor. This new role reflects Jeff’s deep industry experience and his ongoing contributions to the electronics manufacturing community in Ohio and beyond. With…

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announces a global distribution agreement with Ampleon, a semiconductor manufacturer specialising in radio frequency innovation and technology. Ampleon, based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, has been a leader in RF power solutions for nearly 60 years, with innovative RF solutions based on…

The Murray Percival Company, a trusted supplier to the Midwest’s electronics industry, is pleased to announce that it has added CeTaQ to its line card, a global expert in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) measurement systems. This strategic addition strengthens Murray Percival’s commitment to delivering process optimization solutions to electronics manufacturers across the region. CeTaQ is…

Green Circuits, a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner to leading OEMs, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2025 SMD Symposium, taking place August 5-7 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As a trusted partner to defense, aerospace, and high-reliability OEMs, Green Circuits will showcase its PCB assembly and electronic manufacturing…

Image courtesy 123rf German virtual power plant (VPP) developer sonnen has entered the Canadian market with a VPP of approximately 100 sonnenBatteries. The new VPP is launching in Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, built in the residential district ‘Blatchford Lands,’ which sonnen says supplies its energy in a climate-neutral manner. According…

Lidl Belgium is the first supermarket in the country to introduce a combination of 60% beef and 40% vegetable proteins in a plant-based minced beef mix. The product looks and tastes like classic minced beef, but has much lower CO₂ emissions, up to 40% less, according to Lidl who says it is introducing meat lovers to…

The MOAH-Free certification programme for non-food chemicals and food equipment materials used across the food manufacturing industry was launched today by NSF, an independent worldwide services organisation. This new certification sets a strict standard for materials used in food processing facilities and tackles growing concerns about the contamination of food items with mineral oil aromatic…

Mallows Bottling, the multi-award winning contract bottler of alcoholic and soft drinks, has been named Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) at the Made in the UK Awards 2025. The ceremony took place at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, celebrating the UK’s most innovative and successful manufacturers. Founded in 2021 by father and son…

Today, Futamura announces a new £15 million initiative at its Wigton-based factory to drive major changes in its sustainability and performance, following significant investments in site infrastructure and machinery in recent years. The product’s environmental impact will be lessened as a result of this significant investment, which will also increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions.…