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Bad Honnef transformer facility. Image courtesy Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy has announced an investment of more than €30 million ($32 million) in the expansion and modernisation of its power transformer manufacturing facility in Bad Honnef, Germany. Expected to be complete in 2026, the project will see the facility expand to over 15,000 square meters. Combined…
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Award-winning UK ice-cream manufacturer Tubzee found the service from packaging experts Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) so overwhelmingly positive that it has now purchased a second shrink wrapping line from the suppliers. Prior to working with YPS, the original aging wrapping equipment needed replacement, so Tubzee sought a supplier who would not only provide the kit,…
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Image courtesy SSEN Transmission A new autonomous robot to help check electrical equipment is being deployed at SSEN Transmission’s Blackhillock high-voltage direct current (HVDC) switching station in Keith later this month – the first deployment of its kind in Scotland. The new robot – known as EXTRM MK4.1 – has been developed by tech company…
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The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of GBT Bakery Technology (GBT). Based in Lünen, Germany, the company has expertise in engineering and manufacturing high-grade industrial baking and bread lines. Annual revenues are approximately €10 million. “GBT customisable equipment highly complements our existing bakery brands and allows us to strengthen our European presence in large scale…
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ers yesterday (Tuesday 20 February) put forward their plan for the future of the railways, publishing a draft Rail Reform Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. The draft Bill sets in motion a plan to deliver punctual and reliable services, simpler tickets, and a modern and innovative railway that meets the needs of passengers and freight users.…
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Achieving ‘zero food waste’ has helped a specialist manufacturer of air-dried fruit and vegetable crisps launch new products and enjoy a near 20% boost in turnover. Nim’s uses over 600 tonnes of fresh produce every year and 95% of that is classed as rescued or wonky and wouldn’t be sold on the shelves of supermarkets…
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Altus Group, a leading supplier of capital equipment for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce notable sales achievements in partnership with ASSCON. Since joining forces in 2021 to bring ASSCON’s vapour phase technology to the UK and Ireland, their collaboration has led to significant market penetration and unprecedented year-over-year growth. Driven by increasing demand…
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Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, is excited to announce its upcoming live webinar, “What is Smart Material Handling?” scheduled for Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 11AM EST. This enlightening session aims to showcase the transformative impact of Smart Material Handling (SMH) in the Surface Mount Technology…
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KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, is thrilled to announce the premier of a new online video series “Ask Dr. Adam.” The show is hosted by KYZEN Director of Science Adam Klett, Ph.D., and the first episode of the series will be available to viewers on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, with…
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Automate UK CEO, Peter Williamson has been appointed as the new chair of the Make UK affiliate partner board. He will also represent the affiliate partner programme on Make UK’s national membership board. Peter, who recently stepped down from his managing director role at RARUK Automation in order to focus on Automate UK, is passionate…
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