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  • Thriving frozen food industry gears up to celebrate a century of success

    The frozen food industry has generated a record-breaking year in 2023 with exceptional performance amid rising costs and inflation throughout the entire supply chain. According to new Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the frozen food industry has experienced growth in both value and volume, with a year-on-year increase in value of +15.6%…


  • Anda Technologies Marks 25 Years of Innovation in Automation

    Anda Technologies, a leading provider of fluid application and custom design manufacturing equipment, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999, the company’s headquarters is nestled in Dongguan, China, and it has expanded its global presence with offices in strategic locations, including Fremont, California, Guadalajara, Mexico, Penang, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Suzhou, Changsha, and 20 service…


  • Krispy Kreme launches new vegan Cookie Indulgence range

    Krispy Kreme is here to celebrate Veganuary with its brand-new limited edition vegan doughnut Cookie Indulgence range. Available until 28th of January, and registered by the Vegan Society, Krispy Kreme is presenting the ideal treat to kick off Veganuary, whether doughnut fans are trying out a plant-based diet for the first time or always choose…


  • Murray Percival Co. Offers Board Shark for Top-Tier PCB Solutions

    The Murray Percival Company, the award-winning leading supplier to the Midwest’s electronics industry, is proud to represent Board Shark, a leading force in providing unparalleled quick-turn, competitive pricing, and innovative flex circuits solutions. This strategic partnership combines the Murray Percival Company’s legacy of quality service and Board Shark’s expertise in navigating the fast-paced PCB market,…


  • Q Source Elevates Cleanroom Solutions with Grade A Pharma Cart from Metro

    Q Source is pleased to highlight the Grade A Pharma Cart solution from Metro. This innovative offering provides a combination of quality, durability, and contamination control. In situations where premium solutions are required for your environment, it is crucial that every storage or transport product employed can preserve pollutant-free conditions. Meticulously designed with precision and…


  • Spearmint Energy completes 300 MWh battery storage project in Texas

    Image courtesy Business Wire Spearmint Energy announced completion and start of commercial operation for Revolution, the Company’s 150 MW/300 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in West Texas. Spearmint broke ground on Revolution in partnership with Mortenson, a developer and engineering services provider. The project reached mechanical completion following the delivery and installation of…


  • Severn Trent creating a ‘smart water hub’ in central England

    Image: Severn Trent Water company Severn Trent is creating a smart water hub as it expands its smart metering rollout in and around the city of Birmingham. The rollout is planned to deliver a total of 250,000 smart water meters across Birmingham, Leicestershire and parts of Shropshire before March 2025. With these, starting in Birmingham…


  • Forced electricity prepayment re-authorised in Britain

    Image: Scottish Power Energy regulator Ofgem has re-authorised installation of prepayment meters on an involuntary basis by three suppliers, subject to certain conditions. The three suppliers are EDF, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power, which have been authorised as meeting the conditions and further must follow a comprehensive set of new rules. A moratorium on the…


  • SPARKS Learner of the Year 2024 begins next week

    As the new year unfolds, the spotlight turns to the next generation of budding electricians with the upcoming regional heats of SPARKS Learner of the Year 2024 starting next week. Throughout January and February, SPARKS will be travelling to six regions across the UK in search of the best upcoming talent within our industry. At each venue,…


  • JTL reflects on newly published UK government data on apprenticeships

    Chris Claydon, Chief Executive at JTL, an apprenticeship provider in England and Wales, offers his insights on the Government’s latest report about apprenticeships and traineeships. The Government’s report, published on 30 November, covers the period of August 2022 to July 2023 and details promising figures for the industry, including 7,428 starts in electrical apprenticeships and 2,240…