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  • Retele Electrice DSOs expand smart meter rollout in Romania

    Image: Retele Electrice The three Retele Electrice companies are tendering for another 50,000 smart meters for three-phase connections as part of their ongoing rollout in Romania. Under the €4.6 million (US$5 million) tender, a maximum of 17,000 three-phase smart meters will be purchased for Rețele Electrice Banat, 16,000 for Rețele Electrice Dobrogea and 17,000 for…


  • Key sustainability goals tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms, finds OPRL

    A recent OPRL poll shows that, for the majority of brands surveyed, key sustainability goals tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms. Over half of those polled during an OPRL webinar (57.7 per cent) named plastic reduction as a key sustainability goal. Increasing recycled content came a close second, with 51 of…


  • Opportunities for UK pork in the Philippines

    Further opportunities for UK pork have been explored in the Philippines after six UK exporters joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) on the British Meat Pavilion at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) in Manila. The four-day event provided the opportunity to meet with key importers and other stakeholders, build on existing business relationships…


  • Krispy Kreme refreshes line-up

    Krispy Kreme has a huge announcement for doughnut fans with the re-launch of its core range in the UK, and revealed a new line-up of fan favourites, best-sellers and some brand new trend-led flavours. This announcement is celebrating its five billionth British doughnut produced this August. Made fresh daily, the new range provides a choice…


  • The Happy Pear makes UK product range launch

    Founded by Irish twins, Dave and Steve Flynn, The Happy Pear has long-been associated with delicious plant-based eating, with an underlying mission to help people eat more vegetables every day. Now, for the first time, it’s inviting UK consumers to eat well, feel good and live better with The Happy Pear’s collection of products that…


  • Aggreko’s invests in cooling fleet amid high summer temperatures across Europe

    Aggreko has significantly invested in its European fleet of cooling solutions to bring reliable, clean and efficient cooling to the market. As weather forecasts predict warmer than normal temperatures for the continent this summer, companies across Europe will require HVAC to maintain operations on site while keeping energy consumption to a minimum. Aggreko has grown…


  • Mike Sandyck from Cissoid at SMTconnect 2024

    Bob Willis talks to Mike Sandyck from Cissoid at SMTconnect in Nuremberg, Germany. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Koh Young Technology, ART, Kyzen, EVS International, Scienscope, Adaptsys, Viscom and ASYS Group.


  • Eight US transmission projects selected for .2bn in federal grants

    Image by Sabine Zierer from Pixabay Eight long-range transmission projects in the US have been selected to receive $2.2 billion as part of the second traunch of funds set aside by the bipartisan infrastructure law. The projects announced by the Department of Energy on Tuesday are part of the $10.5 billion programme designed to enhance…


  • Explore PEMTRON’s Cutting-Edge Inspection Systems at the 2024 KPCA Show

    PEMTRON, an inspection equipment developer and supplier, today announced plans to exhibit at the upcoming KPCA Show, taking place Sept. 4-6, 2024 in Korea. Attendees will find PEMTRON at Booth J401, where the company will demonstrate its state-of-the-art POSEIDON and 8800AI inspection systems.  Introducing POSEIDON: PEMTRON’s advanced solution for wafer warpage measurement and FC-BGA bump…


  • Tom Ricciardelli, President of StaticStop, to Speak at EOSESD Symposium 2024

    StaticStop, a leader in the development of environmentally friendly electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring, is proud to announce that President Tom Ricciardelli will speak at the upcoming EOS/ESD Symposium on September 16, 2024. The event, to be held at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, is recognized as the premier conference dedicated to electrostatics,…