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Image courtesy EIB The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Romania’s Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER), the distribution operator within the Electrica Group, €200 million ($208.4 million) to upgrade its electricity distribution network. According to the EIB in a release, the electricity network in Romania is in urgent need of investment to address ageing infrastructure…
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Image courtesy National Grid UK utility National Grid has published its RIIO-T3 business plan for its National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) business, earmarking up to £35 billion ($44.3 billion) over the next five years to March 2031. The £35 billion includes a baseline investment of over £11 billion ($13.9 billion) to maintain and upgrade the…
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Wall’s Pastry has announced a new charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, pledging to donate 5p from every pack sold of its 10x55g sausage rolls. Funds raised through the initiative will support Action Against Hunger’s work to tackle hunger in areas of high poverty across the UK. The announcement follows an exceptional year of growth…
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This is launching two alternative chicken products for Veganuary. The brand’s new chilled ‘Isn’t Chicken Kyiv’, which is made from soya and fava protein and stuffed with wild garlic plant-based butter, will hit shelves on 1 January in Sainsbury’s at £4.95. This’ frozen ‘Isn’t Chicken Wings ‘ will roll out on 6 January in Asda…
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Image: LUMA Puerto Rico utility LUMA has announced contracting Itron to lead the next phase of the territory’s smart meters initiative. Itron will partner with local vendors to deploy approximately 1.5 million smart meters across Puerto Rico, primarily replacing the meters damaged by the 2017 Hurricane Maria. As part of LUMA’s grid modernisation efforts, LUMA…
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Microchip introduces the ATA650x CAN FD SBC with integrated high-speed CAN transceiver and 5V LDO The increase in connected applications in the automotive and industrial markets is driving demand for wired connectivity solutions with higher bandwidth, lower latency and enhanced security. Reliable and secure communication networking solutions are vital for transmitting and processing data as…
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One of the UK’s leading disruptors in additive manufacturing has celebrated its best-ever year in style by being presented with its King’s Award for Innovation. RYSE 3D, the brainchild of 28-year-old entrepreneur Mitchell Barnes, has seen sales increase by 58% over the last twelve months as its ability to deliver 3D printing production parts quickly…
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Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. announces that Thailand has been selected as the location for its new state-of-the-art PCB materials manufacturing facility. The facility will be built on 8.4 acres in the Hi-Tech Industrial Estate to the north of Bangkok in the Ayutthaya province, reinforcing Ventec’s commitment to global supply chain resiliency, as well as…
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American-based Taylor Farms has announced an investment in Hessing, a leading European processor and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 1968, Hessing has grown into a recognised leader in Europe’s fresh produce industry. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Hessing serves customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company operates a modern fruit…
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Aryzta has started construction on a new large-scale stone oven to provide superior products with a handcrafted feel. The new stone oven line, weighing 100 tonnes, will be a state-of-the-art production facility designed with energy efficiency in mind, emphasising Aryzta’s commitment to sustainability. The new artisanal bread line will be fully operational in the second…
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