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  • Sellafield empties oldest radioactive liquor tanks

    Sellafield has emptied ageing tanks containing radioactive waste from reprocessing. The completed transfer reduces heat loading on the oldest storage equipment, while the liquor remains in newer tanks awaiting treatment and immobilisation in glass.


  • Bio-Techne opens Bristol GMP manufacturing facility

    Bio-Techne has opened a new pharmaceutical materials facility in Bristol. Its seven cleanrooms support GMP small molecule production for cell therapy developers, extending the company’s existing manufacturing capabilities in Britain and the United States.


  • UK and Germany launch industrial technology corridor

    Britain and Germany have established an industrial technology partnership corridor. The initiative links developers with established companies in both countries, with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and industrial applications.


  • Industrials remain Europe’s second most distressed sector

    Europe’s industrial companies remain among its most financially distressed sectors. The latest Weil index shows corporate pressure still above its long run average.


  • Rimac targets AI infrastructure with modular data centre

    Rimac and ECOBLOX are developing modular AI data centre infrastructure. Batteries, power electronics, cooling and compute will share one integrated architecture.


  • European industry raises water continuity concerns

    European industrial leaders increasingly see water as an operational risk. More than half expect availability or quality to constrain growth within five years.


  • CNR fined £300,000 over Ninian venting breach

    CNR has been fined £300,000 for exceeding offshore venting limits. The operator exceeded its Ninian consent after several operational disruptions during 2024.


  • Cell Impact accelerates US flow plate deliveries

    Cell Impact is accelerating flow plate deliveries to one customer. Most of the SEK5.3 million order will now ship within two quarters.


  • Solenis moves pulp R&D centre to Brazil

    Solenis has moved its global pulp research centre to Brazil. The 500m² Paulínia facility can simulate processes spanning wood handling through refining.


  • Alvotech expands US biosimilar manufacturing with LOTTE

    Alvotech and LOTTE will expand biosimilar manufacturing capacity in America. Multiple antibody products will use LOTTE’s 40,000 litre Syracuse bioreactor infrastructure.