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  • Greene Tweed expands aerospace distribution reach

    Greene Tweed has widened aerospace OEM coverage in growth markets. Seal Dynamics will handle exclusive sales and distribution for Asia and Brazil as the partnership extends into OEM support.


  • Mitsubishi appoints first UK sales dealers

    Mitsubishi has started rebuilding its UK retail footprint before relaunch. The brand has named 33 sales sites in a first wave ahead of Outlander PHEV and L200 Series 7 arrivals in May.


  • AIMPLAS advances fungal leather waste valorisation project

    Spanish research effort targets higher-value uses for organic municipal waste. VEGANCELIO combines fungal mycelium, extrusion, and chitosan microcapsule development to move organics beyond composting and biogas.


  • NSTA fines EnQuest £16.5m over wells

    North Sea regulator escalates enforcement over delayed plugging obligations now. The £16.5 million sanction lands on EnQuest Heather over 33 inactive wells and sharpens scrutiny on North Sea decommissioning performance.


  • Chicopee and Sontara showcase wipes at Interclean

    Chicopee and Sontara will jointly exhibit sustainable wipes at Interclean. The Magnera brands will use the Amsterdam event to present recycled microfibre and lower-emissions wipe ranges aimed at hospitality, healthcare, industrial, cleanroom, and aerospace applications.


  • Linx to unveil new CIJ printers

    Linx will unveil new CIJ printers at interpack 2026 exhibition. The company will also preview a new large character model and showcase laser, thermal transfer, and large character coding systems for production lines.


  • Schneider and Microsoft automate green hydrogen

    Schneider Electric has expanded its industrial AI alliance with Microsoft. A live hydrogen deployment in India is now being used to prove the model.


  • Nulogy launches connected plant maintenance software

    Nulogy has launched maintenance software linking machine health to output. The new CMMS connects maintenance and production data to trigger work from live conditions, helping plants reduce downtime and track performance improvements over time.


  • Elesa widens UL 94 V0 component range

    Elesa has expanded its fire-resistant component range for machine builders. The move broadens access to UL 94 V-0 hardware across handles, hinges, knobs, and closures.


  • BCMPA conference tackles outsourcing sector pressures

    BCMPA’s 2026 conference examined economic, legislative, technology, and workforce pressures. Delegates heard on growth risks, EPR reform, cyber resilience, automation, talent retention, and renewable energy investment across contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment, and logistics.