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  • Pendolino plan for HS2

    Pendolino plan for HS2

    Listen to this article Under current plans, in about seven years’ time HS2 trains from Old Oak Common (OOC) will join the West Coast Main Line (WCML) at Handsacre Junction just north of Lichfield. These trains will replace most of the WCML long distance trains that currently start at London Euston as this line is…


  • West Midlands Trains’ new rolling stock and depots

    Listen to this article West Midlands Trains (WMT) is the operator of suburban services radiating from Euston as well as operating inter-urban services from Euston to Crewe and Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street under the London Northwestern Railway brand (LNR). In addition to suburban services radiating from Birmingham New Street under the West…


  • IFF will create nutrient dense products for nutrition-conscious consumers

    Manufacturers can now tap into a world of exciting possibilities with health and weight management through IFF’s range of solutions to support consumers striving to achieve and maintain a healthier weight. With new research indicating a rapidly evolving health and weight management landscape, IFF is now partnering with experts in nutrition, metabolic health, and obesity…


  • Getting better each year: the 2024 Railway Challenge

    Listen to this article At last year’s Railway Challenge, the chief judge, Bill Reeve announced that without doubt it had been the best challenge yet. This year he said the same thing, and the scores showed that this was no mere repetition. Indeed, this year’s challenge was the first in which all the locomotives present…


  • First ever AI for Food Global Summit explores transformative potential of artificial intelligence

    The inaugural AI for Food Global Summit, held on August 14-15, 2024, at The Edelman Test Kitchen in Chicago, marked a watershed moment in the food and beverage industry’s technological evolution. This ground-breaking event brought together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across the entire food ecosystem. The…


  • SP Manufacturing to Highlight Its Decades of Medical Manufacturing Experience at MMA 2024


    SP Manufacturing Pte Ltd., a leader in comprehensive electronic manufacturing services, is proud to announce its participation at Medical Manufacturing Asia (MMA) 2024. The event will be held Sept. 11-13, 2024 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Attendees are invited to visit SP Manufacturing at Booth 2V11 to learn more about the company’s comprehensive services…


  • Altus and Danutek Announce Strategic New Partnership with actnano

    Altus Group and its sister company Danutek, renowned suppliers of capital equipment and service support to the electronics manufacturing sector, are pleased to announce their new partnership with actnano, a global leader in surface protection technologies. This collaboration aims to bring actnano’s cutting-edge Advanced NanoGUARD (ANG) coatings and other functional materials including permanent anti-fog, lubricants,…


  • Kurtz Ersa Names SMarTsol Technologies as New Exclusive Representative in Mexico

    Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of SMarTsol Technologies as its new exclusive representative in Mexico. This strategic partnership is designed to enhance customer support and expand market presence throughout the region, offering customers access to Kurtz Ersa’s cutting-edge solutions and expertise. SMarTsol Technologies is…


  • Proper Snacks introduces trio of savoury flavours

    Proper Snacks is looking to shake up the popcorn category by launching a new range of savoury popcorn with three new flavours. The brand says it is “bringing new life” to the traditionally sweet popcorn category through a flavour-intense savoury range on a moreish, light base. First up is Tangy Chilli bringing chilli heat and…


  • Precision lubrication with handheld convenience

    Conveyor lubrication technology specialist RotaLube has launched the RotaLube ECO Lubrication Kit which brings the precision of its patented sprocket-shaped applicator to a handheld, user-friendly format, offering significant benefits in both cost and operational efficiency for a wide range of industries. RotaLube’s original sprocket-shaped applicator was developed to address the issue of inefficient lubrication in…