Manufacturing
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Ned Marine Alucon has moved aluminium production onto Rotterdam’s waterfront. The rebranded operation is now based at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam, giving its certified gangway, bridge, access, and cruise window wash systems direct quayside access.
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Apex Dynamics has enabled longer CNC travel for Reekie Machining. Its low-backlash gearboxes and rack and pinion system helped deliver +/-0.05 mm positional accuracy across an adjustable 2 m to 4.5 m in-situ milling machine.
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Cyber risk is intensifying across production, utilities, and logistics systems. The latest UK breach survey shows above-average exposure across utilities and production businesses, while board ownership, supplier scrutiny, and incident response remain uneven across the industrial economy.
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IMI has opened a cleaner valve manufacturing site in California. The Lake Forest facility consolidates engineering, manufacturing, R&D, quality assurance, and project management for severe service flow control equipment.
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Syspro has launched an ERP marketplace for manufacturing and distribution. The platform gives customers access to partner applications for analytics, CAD integration, CRM, AI automation, eCommerce, tax compliance, and financial process optimisation.
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Mazak reported strong MACH enquiries for its UK-built machine tools. Demand centred on the CV5-700, INTEGREX j-200 NEO, automation, digital support, and cyber-resilient manufacturing technology.
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Brady has launched a portable industrial printer for wider labels. The BradyPrinter i4311 combines cordless operation, 101.60 mm label capability, industrial connectivity, and on-device template printing.
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Greenfields has partnered with Black Country Chamber on energy support. The agreement gives local manufacturers access to contract reviews, discounted services, and market briefings as businesses manage utility cost and supply risk.
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Interpack 2026 offers an insightful read on today’s factory priorities. IN Food’s new preview tracks the pressures converging across packaging, coding, inspection, automation, and materials.
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Amcor will demonstrate circular packaging capabilities at PRSE 2026. The company says its stand will show how recycled plastics can be converted into new packaging at scale, with a focus on recycled PE, PP, CleanStream, and advanced recycling.
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