Manufacturing
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Engineered Printing Solutions has completed its 100th single-pass DTO system sale. The milestone reflects accelerating adoption of digital direct-to-object printing as manufacturers seek shorter runs, rapid changeovers, lower labour dependency, and automation-ready production cells capable of operating reliably inside continuous factory environments.
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Amcor will present its expanded packaging portfolio at Empack 2026. Exhibiting rigid and flexible formats side by side, the company will highlight recycled materials, lightweighting, and refill-ready systems designed to help brands meet sustainability targets while maintaining performance, protection, and regulatory compliance.
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Exotec to modernise Renault’s logistics operations in Germany. Renault Deutschland AG partners with Exotec to implement the Skypod system at its Brühl site by 2026. This initiative marks Renault’s first use of an automated warehouse in Germany, aiming to efficiently supply spare parts to dealers nationwide.
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Prism eLogistics urges brands to review packaging before EPR deadlines. With RAM 1 classifications set to drive sharply higher fees for red-rated materials, the logistics specialist is advising businesses to act now, warning that missing data defaults to red and that reclassification timelines remain uncertain.
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Clark showcases electric forklifts at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart. The Raider and Renegade models, alongside the S-Series Electric, promise efficiency and sustainability. These forklifts merge the benefits of electric drives with the performance of combustion engines, offering adaptable solutions for diverse logistics applications.
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The BCMPA will champion outsourcing partnerships at Packaging Innovations and Empack. At the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 February, the Association will showcase contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment, and logistics expertise, host the Pitch the Co-Packers final, and offer practical guidance on selecting third-party partners.
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Syspro acquires Evocon to enhance production monitoring capabilities. The acquisition aims to boost Syspro’s real-time data collection and performance analysis, enabling manufacturers to optimise assets and improve efficiency. Evocon’s platform offers immediate visibility into machine utilisation and production bottlenecks, aligning with Syspro’s focus on informed manufacturing.
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IFS expands its Industrial AI into warehouse management systems. The acquisition of Softeon enhances IFS’s capabilities in the £6.3 billion market, integrating manufacturing operations with intelligent warehouse execution, and addressing global supply chain modernisation challenges.
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Amcor and Greenback commission UK’s first Enval advanced recycling module. The installation at Amcor’s Heanor site marks the first European deployment of Greenback’s modular advanced recycling technology within a global packaging manufacturer, targeting food-grade circular plastics from post-consumer flexible waste.
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Metalysis has installed an argon recycling system to cut emissions. The move is expected to save 350 tonnes of argon annually and reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions by around 1,000 tonnes.
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