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  • Thatchers adds apple and blackcurrant to cider range

    Thatchers Cider has introduced a new Apple and Blackcurrant flavour. A rich, refreshingly fruity cider, created with the sweetest dessert apples, a fresh berry aroma and bold natural blackcurrant flavour, welcome Thatchers Apple and Blackcurrant Cider. New from the Somerset cider maker, this latest addition to the award-winning range has an ABV of 4% and…


  • iPac Packaging Innovations redesigns iZorb range

    North East UK thermoforming specialist iPac Packaging Innovations has successfully redesigned the new and improved iZorb packaging range, which eliminates the need for absorbent pads in food trays as frequently seen in conventional packaging. Working closely with the food industry, the specialist team at iPac is celebrating the relaunch of one of its most innovative products…


  • A revised ISO 13849 was published this year – get the latest update from Pilz UK

    Next in the Pilz UK free Machinery Safety webinar series the Machinery Safety Experts will be looking at the revised version of ISO 13849-1. The standard is the basis for evaluating the safety of complex machine control systems. It is a basic functional safety standard and contains internationally unified requirements, referring to the determination of…


  • adi Group doubles manufacturing capacity with new production facility

    adi Group has announced the opening of a new facility adjacent to its Birmingham headquarters, allowing the firm’s Automation division to double its manufacturing capacity. Due to an increase in demand for the company’s services, with a variety of new clients coming onboard, the new building was a much-needed addition to allow it to boost…


  • Japanese grid operators contract load dispatch standardisation

    Image courtesy Hitachi Nine Japanese grid operators, through a joint venture, have tapped Hitachi for a load dispatching system to standardise how they balance demand and supply. Japanese tech major Hitachi received the order from Transmission and Distribution IT & OT Systems LLC for a complete set of their load dispatching system, otherwise known as…


  • BGEN launches school STEM and sustainability partnership

    BGEN has launched a STEM and sustainability partnership with nearby St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School in Warrington. Through interactive curriculum-linked classroom lessons, inspiring site visits and the donation of 20 Chromebooks, pupils will be introduced to real-life examples of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) subjects in action. BGEN’s experts are working with St Vincent’s…


  • Veracruz Almonds expands into plant-based supply

    Veracruz Almonds is taking on the plant-based market, launching Mediterranean almonds to vegan cheese suppliers across Europe. As the vegan cheese market continues to grow at pace – with sales expected to rise to $7 billion by 2030 – Veracruz Almonds is giving manufacturers the opportunity to offer customers a new, flavoursome variety of vegan…


  • The Aico/HomeLINK Community Awards will return for 2024

    After the success of its first Community Awards in 2022, Aico/HomeLINK has announced that it is bringing this event back for its second year, returning on Thursday, 18 April 2024, at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. Hosted by Carl Jones, who presents Shropshire Business Live TV, and works across print, radio and TV, the awards…


  • Launch of wireless BMS sensors offers new advantages

    Siemens has introduced three new wireless room sensors as part of its ongoing development of the company’s expanding IoT range. Wireless technology has moved on significantly in recent years and is once again starting to become a popular option in building management systems (BMS), offering several advantages over conventional wired technologies. The introduction of the…


  • Tackle the elements with the Carhartt Insulated Jacket range

    Carhartt has launched its Insulated Jacket range to tackle the elements head-on. Engineered for the tough, modern workforce, these men’s jackets combine rugged durability with unbeatable comfort, ensuring you can tackle the task at hand no matter the weather. Whether it’s loading the van or digging foundations, the Carhartt LWD Relaxed Fit Stretch Insulated Jacket (106013)…