Manufacturing
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Nulogy has launched maintenance software linking machine health to output. The new CMMS connects maintenance and production data to trigger work from live conditions, helping plants reduce downtime and track performance improvements over time.
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Government has confirmed fresh backing for Agratas’ Somerset battery plant. The package sharpens the UK’s push to localise EV supply chains and expand domestic cell production.
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Amcor has launched a lighter flip-top closure for sauce applications. The 55 mm Flava 38/400 reduces cap weight by 18.7%, while retaining dispense performance and recyclability readiness with PET, HDPE, and PP bottles where suitable infrastructure exists.
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Engineering workers report a pronounced afternoon dip in alertness today. New survey data places manufacturing among the UK sectors most reliant on caffeine, as fatigue remains tied to shift design, workload, and safety-critical performance.
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Cabin interiors are increasingly being won through vertical integration strategies. Muirhead’s parent Scottish Leather Group has acquired Aerotech Systems, bringing UK CAA Part 21G production approval into the group as it broadens its aviation seating offer.
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Industrial AI is moving closer to plant-level service delivery models. IntelliAM’s acquisition of RBM Lubrications adds field engineering capability in Scotland and tightens the link between condition monitoring, lubrication, and machine-learning-led asset management.
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A London steel specialist is lining up its next phase. Metallico’s refinancing with Allica Bank is set to support recruitment, bigger contracts, and a further push into more complex structural work across the capital.
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MM Packaging cuts emissions with a new electric shunt truck. The Farrall’s Group-backed project at Deeside is expected to remove 15 tonnes of carbon annually while improving trailer handling and site safety.
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Invopak has transferred ownership to colleagues through an employee trust. The packaging supplier says the move is designed to lock in its people-led operating model and long-term independence as it expands manufacturing and fulfilment operations.
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Industrial News launches 2026 with a magazine about operational control. The issue ranges from cyber risk and Vietnam’s industrial opportunity to predictive maintenance, asset monitoring, food safety, power costs, and automation for future grids.
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