
It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Tom O’Connor, the esteemed founder of Rail Media, on Sunday 14 January 2024. Tom was not just a leader in the rail industry; he was a luminary whose visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark. His warm and…

A number of industry organisations from around the world have formed a new alliance aimed at reshaping food packaging regulations for environmental sustainability. The non-profit Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) brings together non-profit and non-governmental groups to engage with regulators and governments, according to a news release. The ASPF will prioritise engagement with ongoing…

Image courtesy 123rf The British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) has released its 10-year capital plan, which it says will lead to an “unprecedented” level of construction to build new transmission, build or upgrade substations, and add renewable generation. BC Hydro’s updated 10-year capital plan includes almost $36 billion in community and regional…

The groundswell of opinion in favour of the campaign for protection of title for electricians has continued into 2024 with a New Year declaration of support from another four prominent members of the Scottish Parliament. Former Business and Trade Minister Ivan McKee and ex-Transport Minister Kevin Stewart have both shown their backing for the…

Oghma Partners‘ latest report into M&A activity highlights a continued surge in the UK food and beverage sector with the total deal volume increasing in 2023 to 116 deals compared to 74 deals in the prior year (up by 57.0%). Total deal value also increased with an estimated c. 20.0% value increase in 2023 at…

ADM has announced that it is expanding its traceable soybean pilot after shipping its first vessels of verified, fully traceable soybeans from the US to Europe. ADM intends to expand these capabilities in the 2024 growing season, particularly with the anticipation of the new EU deforestation regulations becoming effective at the end of the year.…

Lactalis UK & Ireland is forecasting a year of recovery, premiumisation, and innovation in the cheese category. According to the dairy company, with consumer confidence beginning to rise, monetary policy having its desired effect, and shoppers increasingly seeking out versatile and convenient food products, there’s plenty to be optimistic about in 2024 and beyond. Cheese…

Cetec ERP, a leading cloud ERP software provider, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) Annual Global Leadership Summit. As an exhibitor in Booth 404, Cetec ERP will present its innovative web-based ERP solutions tailored for Wire Harness & Cable Assembly. The summit is scheduled to take place…

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the DA14592 Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) System-on-Chip (SoC) representing Renesas’ lowest power consumption and smallest, multi-core (Cortex-M33, Cortex-M0+), Bluetooth LE device. By carefully balancing tradeoffs between on-chip memory (RAM/ROM/Flash) and SoC die size (for cost), the DA14592 is very well suited…

StenTech® Inc., a leading global company specializing in SMT Printing Solutions, is delighted to announce the official launch of its new establishment in Clearwater, Florida. The facility will continue to produce SMT stencils and, starting from February, will also offer customers StenTech’s Advanced Nano coating. This revolutionary coating, known for its exceptional quality, transforms SMT…