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Amcor has secured two Sustainability and Impact Awards for packaging. Gold recognised its CleanStream recycled polypropylene system, while Silver went to a refillable haircare packaging solution developed for Cut By Fred.
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European commercial vehicle registrations strengthened across all three market segments. Electrified models gained ground, although diesel retained a commanding position across the heavier vehicle categories.
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Accu has expanded its hygienic fastener range for processing equipment. Polished stainless steel designs and integrated seals aim to reduce contamination traps across washdown and controlled production environments.
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MACH 2028 has passed the halfway mark for exhibition bookings. Early commitments indicate sustained confidence across machine tools, automation, metrology, software, and production engineering.
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NCMT will introduce Makino’s BX3 EDM system to European customers. The machine targets high volume cooling hole production for turbine components made from difficult heat resistant alloys.
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Dexory is applying engineering AI to warehouse robot development workflows. The programme combines cloud simulation, automated design studies, failure investigation, reporting, and reusable engineering knowledge.
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Autopack and Weightpack are bringing net weight filling systems closer. The partnership combines Italian equipment with UK engineering, installation, service, and spare-parts support.
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London’s new sandbox will test medical AI within clinical settings. Manufacturers and NHS providers can develop regulatory evidence under MHRA supervision before wider deployment decisions are taken.
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Rosebank and Jackdaw have returned to Britain’s offshore consent debate. Offshore Energies UK says timely decisions would protect contracted work, domestic production, and billions of pounds in supply chain activity.
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UK vehicle manufacturing steadied during the second quarter of 2026. Half year output nevertheless remained lower as commercial vehicle volumes, export uncertainty, energy costs, and electrification investment continued to weigh on factories.
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