Process industries
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Cold Chain Technologies has set a 2050 net zero target. The commitment builds on recyclable and reusable thermal packaging, landfill reduction, and digital shipment monitoring.
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Sensmet has landed fresh backing to scale metals monitoring technology. The investment will support rollout of its µDOES analysers across battery recycling, lithium production, wastewater treatment, and other hydrometallurgical processes.
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UK food export values reached a fresh record in 2025. Trade volumes improved, but the sector remains well below pre-Brexit levels and faces fresh uncertainty from tariffs, compliance shifts, and Middle East disruption.
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Metso has secured a major copper refining package in Peru. The €100 million order for Southern Peru’s Tia Maria project underlines continued investment in SX-EW capacity as copper demand rises.
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French backing will fund satellite crop intelligence across Ukraine nationwide. EarthDaily’s multi-year project will deliver oblast-level crop area and yield estimates, giving Kyiv more consistent in-season visibility over disrupted production.
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Muush launches Sicilian Lemonade, targeting evolving consumer preferences. The beverage combines traditional lemonade appeal with modern health demands, featuring low sugar and Lion’s Mane mushroom for added cognitive benefits. This launch highlights a shift in soft drink innovation towards functional ingredients and nutritional enhancement.
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Morgan Sindall Infrastructure partners with STEM Returners for re-entry. This initiative targets professionals returning to the infrastructure sector, focusing on energy. It offers career coaching and mentoring, addressing barriers such as bias against career breaks and enhancing recruitment practices. Successful candidates may secure permanent roles, contributing to the sector’s skills gap solution.
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Relaxera has cleared a key US hurdle for relaxin-2 trials. The company is preparing European Phase II work in HFpEF and atrial fibrillation.
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Amcor launches lighter UniPak pot for the dairy market today. The polypropylene pack cuts material use while preserving strength, tamper evidence, line compatibility, and a claimed carbon-emissions reduction of up to nine per cent.
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Kanthal has expanded Perth capacity for silicon carbide heating elements. The upgrade supports rising demand for high-temperature industrial electrification.
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