Manufacturing
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Seven apprentices have joined MM Packaging Deeside. The company’s latest intake spans manufacturing, purchasing, design, and origination, backed by a three-year BPIF-supported programme that combines NVQ training with safety qualifications. MM Packaging says the apprentices are already contributing to operations as demand for fibre-based packaging grows.
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Registration is open for MACH 2026 at the NEC now. The UK manufacturing technology showcase will return to Birmingham in April, with organisers targeting more than 30,000 visitors across five exhibition halls.
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Decathlon shifts to recycled PP stick formats using Amcor technology. The 25 ml applicator uses 87% rPP from CleanStream, cutting CO₂ by 17% and delivering a mono-material, recycle-ready solution for contact-sensitive skincare. Decathlon will deploy the pack across its anti-chafing and SPF50+ sports ranges.
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Apex Dynamics wins Motec partnership with ATEX-certified gearboxes. The collaboration sees Apex Dynamics’ precision planetary gearboxes integrated into Motec’s dosing pump drive assemblies, enhancing global distribution. Motec values the extensive ATEX certification, reliability, and ease of installation, ensuring compliance and performance in diverse industrial settings.
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Corplex has secured the Circular Economy Initiative award. The company was recognised for its closed-loop recycling system for OOH media, built around a new 22,000 sq ft deinking facility. The process returns printed Correx boards for shredding, washing, and re-extrusion into new sheets containing up to 70% recycled content.
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Industry leaders say Budget piles costs onto already stretched SMEs. Construction, manufacturing, food, and logistics see selective gains on apprenticeships and EV fleets, but warn that tax freezes, salary-sacrifice changes, and patchy incentives on automation and net zero will do little to unlock long-term investment.
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Diamond films show strong resistance to mineral scaling in pipelines. The study demonstrates how nitrogen-terminated coatings sharply reduce buildup, offering a potential long-life alternative to chemical treatments.
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Panasonic collaborates with CargoBeacon on AI-driven tracking technology. The partnership focuses on the EverTag product line, utilising Panasonic’s PAN1780 Bluetooth 5.3 module for enhanced asset tracking in demanding environments. This collaboration promises improved inventory management across multiple industries, bolstered by reliable wireless performance and global certification.
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Renishaw unveils its latest Build Processor innovation today. This development marks a significant advancement in additive manufacturing workflows. The collaboration with Materialise optimises integration between Renishaw systems and Magics software, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors. Users will benefit from improved process control and streamlined job preparation.
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Terram has introduced a geotextile engineered to protect pond liners. The new nonwoven material provides a durable buffer between impermeable membranes and subgrade soils, reducing puncture risk during installation and throughout service life, while its malleable construction supports complex pond and attenuation tank designs.
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