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  • How to stimulate Europe’s bidirectional charging market

    Image courtesy 123rf Mobility and clean energy associations ACEA, ChargeUp Europe and SmartEn in a joint paper have called on policymakers in Europe to ensure the effective functioning of the bidirectional charging market and stimulate user uptake. According to the associations, although bidirectional charging is crucial to managing the energy demands of the transition to…


  • Pep & Lekker adds functional crackers to its assortment of savoury biscuits

    February sees the eagerly anticipated re-emergence of Pep & Lekker within the plant-based fixture, no longer as a tasty, pocket-sized savoury nibble, but as a functional cracker that once again supports improved gut health and a wholesome gluten-free agenda, made to an ambitious allergy-free recipe using 12 plant varieties made from the whole six plant…


  • KP collaborates with Tesco and Hilton Foods in 100% rPET market-first experiment

    Klöckner Pentaplast is partnering with Tesco and Hilton Foods to create a UK market-first project that will test the first-ever 100% recycled PET (rPET) food trays constructed from recovered tray material through its Klöckner Pentaplast Tray2Tray initiative. The pilot will see Tesco’s Finest minced beef product packed in the 100% rPET Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Tray2Tray,…


  • Unlocking value from waste can improve bottom line and help achieve ESG goals – Biffa

    Manufacturers may accomplish their environmental and business objectives with the help of Biffa’s new handbook, which offers advice on how to extract value from waste in the face of challenges like growing prices and laws like EPR, In its commitment to helping the sector reduce its carbon footprint, Biffa’s guide – ‘What ‘iff’ you could…


  • Pickering Electronics extends reach in Southeast Asia via expanded partnership with Wiselink in Vietnam

    Leading manufacturer of high performance reed relays, Pickering Electronics has extended its partnership agreement with specialist technical distributor, Wiselink to cover Vietnam. Wiselink already provides local support for Pickering’s growing customer base in the region from established bases in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines – and will now also do so from its new…


  • New president of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe

    UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, the European trade association representing the soft drink industry, has appointed Andrew McMillin, president of Western Europe operations at The Coca-Cola Company, as the new president of the association. Commenting on his appointment, Mr McMillin stated: “I am honoured to lead UNESDA and represent some of the world’s most loved brands…


  • Horlicks innovates in the cereal aisles

    Horlicks has launched a new Malted Porridge, bringing malted moments to the nation’s breakfast table for the very first time. Making moves beyond its traditional territory of hot malty drinks, Horlicks said its porridge gives shoppers more choice for the most important meal of the day. Providing a flavourful breakfast option, the newly launched porridge…


  • Rotork is excited to announce that Rotork Site Services is now officially Rotork Service. The decision to rebrand reflects its commitment to growth and ambition to become a stronger, more unified global service provider. The goal is to evolve beyond traditional site-based services and offer a Full Lifecycle Experience encompassing all stages of the customer…


  • Absolute EMS Provides Local Support for NPI, R&D, and Mid-Volume Production

    Absolute EMS, Inc., a six-time award-winning provider of fast turnaround, turnkey contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS), is proud to offer innovative, scalable, and repeatable solutions from its state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Since its founding in 1996, Absolute EMS has grown from its roots in the medical industry to expand its…


  • Wellell Selects Anritsu Wireless Test Platform to Ensure Consistent Quality of Medical Devices

    Anritsu is pleased to announce that Wellell, a leading global brand in the medical industry, has adopted Anritsu’s market-leading Internet of Things (IoT) wireless transmission testing technologies. Utilizing Anritsu’s MT8821C Radio Communication Analyzer and MT8862A Wireless Connectivity Tester, Wellell has successfully performed IoT connectivity test for its respiratory therapy devices and pressure relief mattresses products.…