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  • Andreas Guth appointed Eurogas secretary general

    Andreas Guth, Secretary General, Eurogas Andreas Guth, Eurogas policy director, has taken over as secretary general of the association effective September 1. Guth, who has led Eurogas’s policy team for the last five years, has a lifetime of experience with policy development, including working with the European renewable ethanol association, ePure, and prior to that…


  • Intelligence on the edge: bringing AI to the Internet of Things

    By Marco Del Favero, Sales Manager EIoT, Advantech  The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized various industries by enabling machines to communicate and make autonomous decisions, leading to the emergence of swarm intelligence. This interconnected network of devices has paved the way for more efficient operations and improved human-machine interactions, especially with the integration of…


  • Bühler’s Esau & Hueber acquisition strengthens malting, brewing, and sustainable protein production

    Bühler’s acquisition of Esau & Hueber will enhance the company’s malting, brewery, and sustainable protein businesses as well as expand its expertise and capacity in these areas. Esau & Hueber is a German company specialising in individual solutions whose reach will now multiply across Bühler’s global network. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term strategic…


  • Beamex Hosts Free Calibration Awareness and Learning Day at Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie Stadium

    United Kingdom, Aberdeen (September 2024) – Beamex, the partner for calibration excellence in the process industry, is set to host the highly anticipated 2024 Aberdeen Calibration Awareness and Learning Day (CAL Day). CAL Day is an event hosted by Beamex, offering industry professionals, technicians, and engineers access to calibration workshops, hands-on product demonstrations, networking opportunities,…


  • Slovenia’s Elektro Ljubljana secures €50m for distribution grid upgrades

    Image courtesy 123rf The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Slovenian electricity company Elektro Ljubljana €50 million ($55.3 million) to expand and upgrade the power-distribution network in central and southeastern parts of the country. Elektro Ljubljana operates the largest energy distribution network in Slovenia, serving more than 353,000 people. The EIB loan is for works…


  • CyanConnode bags Indian smart metering contract for 6.5m communication modules

    Image courtesy 123rf CyanConnode, a provider of narrowband radio frequency (RF) smart mesh networks based in Cambridge, UK, has been awarded a contract for the supply of 6.5 million communication modules for smart metering in India. According to CyanConnode in a release, the smart metering contract marks the company’s largest order to date and strengthens…


  • A-SAFE Accelerates Global Safety Revolution with Strategic Leadership Trio

    In a year of significant growth that has already seen 174 new team members recruited and a further 100 roles currently open, these key appointments mark a pivotal moment for the Halifax-based firm. Coinciding with A-SAFE’s 40th anniversary, this expansion reinforces the company’s position in advancing industrial efficiency and safety solutions. Chris Tickle returns to…


  • The Compleat Food Group’s first chief product officer to accelerate growth

    The Compleat Food Group has announced the appointment of Mark Howgego as its first chief product officer as the food manufacturer continues to invest in delivering market-leading quality across its categories. In his new role, Howgego will be focused on accelerating The Compleat Food’s Group impressive growth by driving further focus on maximising quality across…


  • Birds Eye unveils a brand redesign

    Popular frozen food brand, Birds Eye, is unveiling a fresh new look for its entire product line. The brand said its biggest re-design in over a decade aims to make Birds Eye’s products more uniform and easier for shoppers to find in-store. Birds Eye noted that its products are consumed nearly three times a week…


  • PDR Appoints Matt Osborne of REStronics Mid-Atlantic as Representative for North and South Carolina

    PDR Americas is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Osborne of REStronics Mid-Atlantic as its new representative for North and South Carolina. This strategic partnership will enhance the company’s support for electronics manufacturers in these regions.  PDR is renowned for its state-of-the-art rework systems and X-ray technology, which enable manufacturers to achieve reliable and…