News


  • FIERE association established in France to strengthen power network industry

    Image courtesy 123rf The Industrial Sector of Electrical Network Companies (FIERE) association has been established in France to develop the electricity network industry. The country’s DSO and TSO, Enedis and RTE, created the association alongside professional organisations GIMELEC, SYCABEL and SERCE. According to Enedis in a release, the creation of the ‘Filière Industrielle des Entreprises…


  • ULMA Packaging’s TFX range of thermoformers enhance productivity and uptime

    ULMA Packaging UK’s latest TFX range of thermoforming machines have been designed specifically for the demands of the modern food industry, combining advanced engineering, intelligent automation and a strong focus on sustainability. Performance is central to the TFX development. The machines feature hygienic construction and a suite of smart technologies that enhance productivity and uptime.…


  • Heat and Control acquires Fabcon Food Systems

    Heat and Control has acquired Fabcon Food Systems, a leading provider of bespoke processing and handling equipment systems for the food industry. This strategic acquisition reinforces Heat and Control’s commitment to providing customers with innovative, customised solutions that set the standard for yield, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of industries. Tony Caridis, president…


  • Fazer invests to strengthen the position of world’s largest rye bakery

    Fazer is addressing demand for rye bread by expanding its Lahti manufacturing capacity and launching a new, cutting-edge production line costing about €11 million. The investment strengthens the position of Fazer’s Lahti bakery as the world’s largest rye bakery, being a significant investment in the production of Finnish rye bread and the sustainability of bread…


  • EUROPEN Guidebook helps businesses navigate the PPWR

    EUROPEN has released a new interactive guidebook designed to help businesses navigate the evolving requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Whether companies are starting to review the Regulation or already adapting to the upcoming changes, this practical tool provides a structured overview of the regulatory landscape and its implications for the packaging value…


  • pladis adds trending variant to McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes range

    Pladis is introducing a popular new flavour to its well-known McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes line: McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour. Limited edition McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour combines the sweetness of honey with chilli heat in a delicious jelly covering the light sponge cake base and coated in the Jaffa Cake signature crackly dark…


  • Fingrid deploys Gridraven DLR solution across transmission grid

    Image courtesy 123rf Energy tech company Gridraven has won a public tender by Finnish TSO Fingrid to deploy dynamic line rating (DLR) across the country’s high-voltage transmission network. The contract covers five 400 kV lines totalling 700km and has an option to expand toward national coverage of 5500km by the end of 2025. The project…


  • Jason Rogers from MG Chemicals at IPC APEX 2025

    Justin Worden from What’s New in Electronics TV talks to Jason Rogers from MG Chemicals at IPC APEX 2025 in Anaheim, USA. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Axxon Mycronic, BTU, Kyzen, Kurtz Ersa, Koh Young Technology, Nordson Test & Inspection, Viscom, EVS, Indium, ROKA Solutions, ART, and Saki.


  • Datest Receives Its 16th AS9100D Recertification Audit – Still Sharp, Still Soaring

    Datest, a trusted leader in advanced testing, engineering, inspection, and failure analysis services, proudly announces sixteen straight years of aerospace-grade perfection. Cue the confetti cannons (ESD-safe, of course). If quality were a sport, they would be undefeated. Datest continues to meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace, defense, and space sectors with precision, professionalism, and…


  • DigiKey Receives Top Accolades from Suppliers at the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit

    DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, was honored to receive 16 awards from its supplier partners during the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit, held May 19-23, in Las Vegas. DigiKey earned 16 awards from its suppliers during the 2025 EDS Leadership…