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  • PVA Unveils State-of-the-Art Applications Lab in Guadalajara, Mexico

    Celebrating the Inauguration with an Open House Event for Local Customers PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, proudly announces the opening of its new Applications Lab in Guadalajara, Mexico. To commemorate this milestone, PVA hosted an Open House on Dec. 12, 2023, welcoming local customers to experience the cutting-edge facility firsthand. …


  • Cetec ERP to Revolutionize Manufacturing Efficiency at Design 2 Part Show in Texas

    Cetec ERP is pleased to announce plans to exhibit its industry-leading software tailored to meet the unique needs of machine shops and metal fabrication businesses at the Design 2 Part Show, scheduled to take place March 13-14, 2024 in Irving, TX. Cetec ERP offers tailored solutions for machine shops and metal fabrication, providing a comprehensive…


  • North America faces electric reliability concerns over next decade – NERC

    Image courtesy 123rf North America’s Reliability Corporation (NERC) has warned of sharp increases in peak demand forecasts and the potential for higher generator retirements, raising concerns for electric reliability over the next 10 years. This is according to NERC’s 2023 Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA), which finds that the industry faces mounting pressure to keep pace…


  • Chell Instruments extend their support for Formula 1 ahead of 2026 rule changes

    World-leaders in gas measurement and control solutions, Chell Instruments, will continue their innovative partnership with Formula 1 (F1) through manufacturing and providing industry-leading solutions. Formula 1 has announced a number of new rule changes for 2026, including the introduction of sustainable fuels, a reduction in fuel consumption and the improvement of hybrid engines and technology.…


  • Maritime Just Transition Task Force launches decarbonization training project for seafarers

    The Maritime Just Transition Task Force has set up a collaborative training project to prepare seafarers for zero- or near-zero-emission ships. The project was announced at COP28, after research commissioned by the Task Force identified that 800,000 seafarers may require additional training by the mid-2030s in order to operate vessels run on zero- or near-zero-emission fuels. The training framework,…


  • UK food and drink businesses grapple with export market

    The total value of food and drink exports has fallen 5.5.% when compared year on year in Q3, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has found. Published in its Q3 Trade Snapshot report which covers the period of January – September 2023, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector had a total export value of £6.2 billion.…


  • GE Vernova and Mytilineos bag £1bn contract for UK’s Eastern Green Link

    High voltage substation. Image courtesy 123rf. Mytilineos Energy & Metals and GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business have been awarded a £1 billion contract by National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Transmission for the Eastern Green Link 1 project. The Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW HVDC subsea…


  • SÜDPACK takes stride forward with development of flexible films for thermoforming

    SÜDPACK says it has broke new ground in material efficiency with its Multifol NT packaging film for thermoforming applications. The new Multifol Extreme is the perfect combination of maximum functionality and minimum added weight, according to the manufacturer of high-performance films and packaging solutions. Due to its outstanding sealing performance and high puncture resistance, the…


  • Berry’s TINE Packaging triumphs with 2023 AWA award 

    A 300g cup solution manufactured by Berry Global for leading Norwegian dairy company TINE’s Romme brand, has been awarded the AWA (Alexander Watson Associates) International Sleeve Label Award for its sustainable sleeve produced by Masterpress. Developed in line with RecyClass standards, the innovative ‘designed-for-recycling’ sleeve was a winner in the Environmental category, where the judging…


  • Crave introduces free-from twist on the dunkable cookie sandwich biscuit

    Crave’s latest masterpiece is Bisco’s, a golden biscuit sandwich with a vanilla cream filling and sprinkles. This launch marks the latest new product development in Crave’s free-from range, launching into Sainsbury’s from 31st December 2023. Following Sainsbury’s announcement of a new format that combines frozen, ambient, and chilled free-from products in one aisle, Crave is…