
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.…

According to recent supermarket search and sales data, British consumers are looking to expand their condiment collections by adding bold flavours and craft sauces, indicating that they are no longer satisfied with having only tomato sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise in the refrigerator. Stats from Ocado Retail show that searches for condiments have risen 45% year-on-year,…

With a huge variety of products needing to be handled, when it comes to the food processing industry, no two pump requirements are the same. Getting the right pump, rather than just one that “does the job” is the key to saving yourself from excessive wear, unnecessary maintenance, product waste, process failures and energy costs.…

Catherine O’Kelly. Image courtesy Calisen Group. Calisen Group has appointed Catherine O’Kelly, formerly a managing director under Centrica, as its new group chief executive. O’Kelly joins from British multinational energy and services company Centrica, where she has worked for 15 years, including as managing director at Bord Gáis Energy in Ireland and, most recently, as…

South London based husband and wife team, MOMO Kombucha has launched Watermelon Kombucha (RRP £4.50 per 330ml glass bottle) with Natoora. MOMO’s unfiltered kombucha blends perfectly with Sentinel Watermelon, resulting in a burst of sweet, fruity flavour perfectly balanced by the classic zingy tones of Kombucha. The Sentinel Watermelon is grown by Oscar Zerbinati, in…

Corredor and Merino. Image courtesy Redeia Redeia’s president Beatriz Corredor has defended the actions of the Spanish grid operator during the April blackout “before, during, and after the incident”. Corredor spoke during a shareholder meeting, where she survived an off-agenda resolution from two minority shareholders, proposing her dismissal. 98% endorsed Corredor as head of the…

Image courtesy National Grid The 20 March outage that shook London Heathrow Airport was ‘most likely’ caused by moisture entering a transformer’s high voltage bushing and causing an electrical and fire at National Grid Electricity Transmission’s 275kV substation, says the country’s National Energy System Operator (NESO). This is according to NESO’s final report from the…

Farnell has expanded its industrial automation solutions portfolio with the latest offerings from TE Connectivity (TE), a global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions. Engineers can now access a broad range of cutting-edge products designed to elevate the intelligence, reliability, and efficiency of modern automation systems. As industrial environments demand faster, smarter, and more connected…

Horizon Sales, a premier manufacturers’ representative and distributor for the electronics assembly industry, is proud to announce that David Smith is celebrating 10 years with the company this month. Since joining in July 2015, David has been instrumental in driving growth across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Western Pennsylvania, elevating client relationships and building strong partnerships…

Evolve Manufacturing Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end contract manufacturing services for medical device and life sciences instrument companies, is excited to announce its participation in an upcoming free webinar, hosted by Medical Design & Outsourcing, titled “The VIP Advantage: Elevating Quality, Safety, and Performance in MedTech.” The virtual event will take place on Wednesday,…