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BAM UK and Ireland drives Huddersfield’s economic transformation. The contractor has invested £77 million locally, donated £250,000 to community projects, and provided 17,000 weeks of apprenticeships. These efforts, part of a significant town transformation, have supported over 500 into employment and involved extensive community engagement.
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Fastned gains approval for indoor drive-thru EV hub in Aberdeen. The facility, repurposing a warehouse, will feature 12 ultra-rapid chargers, serving local residents and fleets. It marks a novel approach in the UK, mirroring successful US models, and aims to enhance the EV charging experience.
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Wärtsilä secures a major agreement with Âmbar Energia. The five-year operation and maintenance contract covers three power plants in Manaus, Brazil, integrating performance targets for uninterrupted power availability. The agreement highlights Wärtsilä’s commitment to operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, underpinning a robust partnership with Âmbar Energia.
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Mouser Electronics unveils the Arduino UNO Q single board computer. This cutting-edge platform is now available for order, offering high-performance computing and real-time control. With features like AI acceleration and robust connectivity, it empowers developers to innovate across robotics and IoT sectors.
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Goodrays launches Re:Focus, a non-CBD functional beverage. The drink, designed to enhance focus and mental clarity, features lion’s mane, magnesium, and electrolytes. It offers a low-calorie, sugar-free option for consumers seeking cognitive support. Available in two flavours, Re:Focus is sold in major UK retailers and online.
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Dowse Engineering enhances CNC precision with advanced metrology tools. The Bletchley-based company has integrated MSP’s technology to address machine inconsistencies, significantly reducing downtime and variability. These steps have not only improved operational efficiency but have also set a new standard in precision manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
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SIG enables Seoul Dairy Cooperative to lead in recyclable packaging. Korea’s leading milk producer, Seoul Dairy Cooperative, has become the first to adopt aluminium-layer-free aseptic carton packs, recognised as recyclable under Korean regulations. This innovation marks a significant leap in sustainability, reducing carbon footprints and enhancing recyclability.
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Methanolic leaf extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana show promise. Malaysian scientists reveal these extracts outperform other plant parts against bacterial and fungal strains, suggesting potential medicinal applications. The study highlights the need for further research to explore bioactive compounds and validate clinical efficacy.
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Sweco has won a new engineering framework with Rijkswaterstaat. The agreement supports long-term infrastructure renewal across the Netherlands, tackling rising sea levels and climate resilience through major upgrades to primary networks.
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London Packaging Week 2025 attracted 5,752 visitors to ExCeL London. Attendance rose 15 percent year-on-year, underlining the event’s growing influence across the packaging, design, and materials industries.
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