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  • Energy efficiency now an action agenda – IEA

    Image: IEA Governments have committed to the target of doubling energy efficiency progress globally by the end of this decade. “This comes from the IEA’s net zero emissions roadmap as a key milestone for early action, not only because of the direct emissions abatement but also because of energy efficiency as an enabler of other…


  • GEA’s X Control ‘lays the foundation for the integration of AI’

    GEA’s new generation of control systems is taking an important step towards intelligent automation. X Control brings significant improvements in terms of integration, connectivity, data processing and safety, which GEA says lays the foundation for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This will make data collection and analysis faster and easier in the future, including…


  • Develop set to launch a new coaching and mentoring programme

    Develop Training is developing a new coaching and mentoring programme due to launch in early 2024.   Designed by Develop’s Organisational Development Consultant, Hanna Magdziarek, the six-month programme will target middle to senior management, helping improve their coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.    As part of the new programme, delegates will be provided with monthly group…


  • Skills shortage in the electrical industry under scrutiny

    An event for the electrical industry, focusing on the skills, safety, and solutions for the UK’s evolving electrical installations, will be held at IET London on Savoy Place. As the UK heads towards a low carbon future with increased electrification of its built environment, this should be delivered safely and professionally. Given the consequences of…


  • Electrical training officer cycles from Venice to Milan for charity

    A Scottish training officer has raised thousands of pounds for the Electrical Industries Charity, helping him face his mental health issues. Frankie Greig, overseeing apprentices for the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust, cycled 324 miles from Venice to Milan in the Italian Lakes Cycle Event to raise money in aid of the EIC. The dad-of-three, who looks…


  • Emsur develops a greaseproof paper lid for Upfield in collaborative breatkthrough

    Emsur has has introduced a groundbreaking grease-proof paper, which it says represents a “revolutionary advancement” in packaging solutions for Upfield’s plant butters and spreads. Unveiling a grease-proof paper lid developed at Innotech, the open innovation centre of Grupo Lantero, to complement Upfield’s innovative packaging solutions, it is precision-engineered for Upfield’s latest packaging. A grease-proof lid…


  • A call for private money to flow into green investments at Davos

    Nigel Green. Image courtesy deVere As global leaders gather at Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, those in attendance must push for the mobilisation of trillions of dollars from private money into sustainable investments to combat climate change. This is according to a statement released by Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory,…


  • Palintest boosts manufacturing site and capabilities

    Palintest has made a major investment in its manufacturing capabilities. Posted: 16 January 2024 Share this page Water analysis technology pioneer Palintest has made a major investment in its manufacturing facilities, to meet increasing demand for its products and support its strategic growth ambitions. The Gateshead, UK-headquartered company, which manufactures equipment for water quality monitoring…


  • The ultimate winter-proof jacket has arrived from Carhartt

    Tackle the winter months with Carhartt’s Montana Insulated jacket (105474) – designed to keep you warm, dry and hard at work regardless of the weather. Incorporating Rain Defender and Wind Fighter technology, this jacket has a water-repellent finish and tames the harshest gusts. The Montana jacket, made from nylon with synthetic down insulation and a lightweight…


  • Anritsu to Expand into Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) 
with Skylo Test Cases

    Skylo Technologies, the leading global non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, announced today that Anritsu Corporation, a global leader in telecommunications testing technology, will enable OEMs and third party test houses to conduct Skylo defined testing of NTN devices using Anritsu test platforms. This collaboration will enable device, module, and chipset manufacturers to use a trusted…