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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.
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Government has confirmed fresh backing for Agratas’ Somerset battery plant. The package sharpens the UK’s push to localise EV supply chains and expand domestic cell production.
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Amcor has launched a lighter flip-top closure for sauce applications. The 55 mm Flava 38/400 reduces cap weight by 18.7%, while retaining dispense performance and recyclability readiness with PET, HDPE, and PP bottles where suitable infrastructure exists.
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Engineering workers report a pronounced afternoon dip in alertness today. New survey data places manufacturing among the UK sectors most reliant on caffeine, as fatigue remains tied to shift design, workload, and safety-critical performance.
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Aerospace investment is becoming a formal part of Farnborough now. The 2026 airshow will introduce a dedicated finance summit as Barclays joins as a strategic partner and Baroness Patience Wheatcroft takes the moderator role.
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Cabin interiors are increasingly being won through vertical integration strategies. Muirhead’s parent Scottish Leather Group has acquired Aerotech Systems, bringing UK CAA Part 21G production approval into the group as it broadens its aviation seating offer.
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Industrial AI is moving closer to plant-level service delivery models. IntelliAM’s acquisition of RBM Lubrications adds field engineering capability in Scotland and tightens the link between condition monitoring, lubrication, and machine-learning-led asset management.
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Battery certification is becoming aircraft integration at commercial pace now. H55 delivered conforming modules to BRM Aero, with first customer deliveries planned for late 2027 as the electric trainer moves toward market.
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A post-merger motor group is already reporting record numbers globally. Hoyer VMS says demand across industrial motors, automation, and marine services pushed 2025 revenue to DKK 867 million, with expected group revenue of DKK 1.5 billion in 2026.
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A London steel specialist is lining up its next phase. Metallico’s refinancing with Allica Bank is set to support recruitment, bigger contracts, and a further push into more complex structural work across the capital.
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