Manufacturing
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Amcor has launched Grace actuator for its all-plastic Wave pump. Designed to balance premium aesthetics with functional performance, the new head enhances dosing control while supporting recyclability, recycled content use, and compatibility with circular economy packaging requirements across personal care applications.
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Xaar unveiled its latest whitepaper on digital braille printing. The company presented its findings at Labelexpo Asia and Packaging Europe’s DPP Conference, demonstrating how its Versatex Printbar enables high-build tactile varnish and compliant braille. The system delivers precision, accessibility, and flexibility for premium labelling and packaging production.
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Two of Ideal Heating’s longest-serving leaders have retired this month. CIO John Glanville and HR Director Debbie Skalli leave behind almost a century of combined service, marking the end of an era for one of the UK’s best-known heating manufacturers.
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Luxury packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 UK has appointed Nathan Fage. As New Business Development Manager, he will focus on expanding the company’s presence across established and emerging sectors, including luxury food, drink, beauty, and cosmetics, while promoting its end-to-end design, manufacture, and fulfilment capabilities.
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Contrinex has expanded its weld-immune portfolio with miniature sensors. The new Ultra Weld Miniature Flat Pack targets space-constrained welding cells where heat, spatter, and impact routinely destroy conventional devices.
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Ainsley Signs targets growth with new swissQprint Nyala investment. The Manchester business has installed a Generation 5 Nyala flatbed printer to accelerate expansion into retail, design, and trade markets. The machine’s speed, substrate flexibility, and energy efficiency support the company’s strategy to triple turnover and broaden its production capability.
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Rockwell Automation introduces elastic MES solutions for manufacturers. The new cloud-native platform is designed to unify operations across operational and information technology, providing flexibility, scalability, and resiliency. By eliminating silos, manufacturers gain improved visibility and streamlined processes, paving the way for autonomous operations.
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New EcoFlex 3 introduces refinements to reusable cold chain shippers. Cold Chain Technologies has added AirShield gas-flow control, a reinforced lid mechanism, and improved refurbishment features, extending durability and supporting ESG reporting tools. The updated system targets lower cost-per-use, reduced scrap, and more consistent performance in dry ice applications.
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Precision abrasives now sit at the heart of modern manufacturing. Tom Dustman, Director of Sales, Americas, at Sunnen, explains why bore honing media behave as engineered cutting tools, not disposable consumables.
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Pre-Met is stepping up rail production after strategic acquisition. The Redditch-based pressings specialist has passed the 500,000-unit mark and is targeting further growth with new braking components and reverse-engineering work for rail customers.
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