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  • National Grid UK to develop digital twin for regional energy planning

    Image courtesy 123rf National Grid Electricity Distribution’s project PRIDE (Planning Regional Infrastructure in a Digital Environment) is moving into its next stage, building a digital twin from energy data to assist with regional energy planning. For this next phase, the project has been awarded £558,491 (approximately $685,905) from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The project,…


  • CAMOZZI AUTOMATION UK HONOURED WITH INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AWARD

    Nuneaton, 7th November 2023 – Camozzi Automation UK, proudly announces its attainment of the Industrial Innovation accolade, presented at the Robotics & Automation Awards it recognises Camozzi Automation’s groundbreaking innovations within the industrial automation sector. The Series D Valve Island, by Camozzi Automation, played a pivotal role in securing this esteemed recognition. Boasting Coilvision® Technology…


  • Vent-Axia recommends key actions to take this World Ventilation Day

    Vent-Axia has welcomed the second World Ventilation Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on 8 November 2023, this year’s theme is ‘Breathe Better, Live Better’. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling…


  • Latest boiler range for social housing and new build projects

    Baxi has launched its latest range of boilers for social housing providers and housebuilders, providing best-in-class SAP performance and maximum efficiency for refurbishment and new build projects. Designed specifically to make installation and maintenance run even smoother, the new Baxi Assure 500 2 range provides efficient output of 24kW to 36kW for Combi boilers, and…


  • White paper: Call to improve building safety with ‘fire survival’ circuit cables

    Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has published a white paper on how to address serious failures of vital building safety systems through enhanced understanding of cable specification. Published this week, and free to download from the company’s website, the white paper, titled, ‘Expecting the unexpected: specifying safety-critical circuit cables for fire survival’, was written in response…


  • Kalsec launches R&D lab at Wageningen

    Ribbon cutting ceremony of the new lab and office facilities with Roger Nahas, Ph.D., Kalsec’s executive vice president of global R&D and chief innovation officer; Martha Todd, chair of board of directors; and Julie Heine, president and chief commercial officer. Posted: 8 November 2023 Share this page Kalsec is expanding its existing footprint on the…


  • Arla Foods Ingredients targets healthy ageing with milk powder recipes

    Arla Foods Ingredients is helping manufacturers meet growing demand for formulated milk powders targeting healthy ageing. Advanced Nutrition Manufacturing – Arla Foods Ingredients’ manufacturing division, which is well known as a third party provider of infant nutrition products – also has the capacity to produce formulated milk powders for adults on a private label basis.…


  • Greece’s HEDNO to deploy 3.1 million smart meters

    Image: EIB Greek DSO HEDNO (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator) is receiving European Investment Bank support for its 3.12 million first phase smart meter rollout. The agreement covers a €150 million (US$160 million) 15-year loan, with the smart meters aimed to help modernise and reinforce the Greek electricity distribution network. HEDNO will instal 3.12 million…


  • PPMA BEST STEM DAY AT SILVERSTONE TURBOCHARGES STEM EDUCATION

    Over fifty children from PPMA member families were able to learn more about STEM (Science, technology, engineering, Maths) at the home of The British Grand Prix and one of the UK’s most prestigious Racing Circuits, Silverstone. PPMA BEST held the STEM day at Silverstone, one of the best motor racing race circuits in the world.…


  • Quaker Oats switches to paper packaging for porridge pots

    Quaker Oats has rolled out new paper packaging across its entire range of porridge pots. The move is set to reduce the brand’s use of virgin plastic by up to 200 tonnes each year [calculated by reference to the estimated volume of Quaker pots to be manufactured in 2023] and make it easier for people…