
Testo Saveris has published a new white paper on food cold chain integrity. The paper details the latest technologies for digital monitoring and regulatory compliance, highlighting how automated data collection and process precision can prevent costly safety failures and brand damage in global food logistics.

Alpla Group strengthens Balkan presence with strategic acquisition. The packaging giant has acquired Energoplast’s Belgrade facility, enhancing its ability to provide high-quality plastic packaging solutions. This move integrates Alpla’s supply chain in South-East Europe, offering beverage manufacturers a more stable and flexible partner.

EPS has joined forces with Tantec to advance digital manufacturing. The partnership combines single pass UV inkjet platforms with plasma and corona surface treatments, enabling higher adhesion, print precision, and speed across industrial production lines in automotive, medical, and electronics sectors, while deepening R&D collaboration between the two companies.

Kyowa Hakko Bio repositions to drive EMEA health science growth. Kyowa Hakko Bio Italia (KHIT) is now the central hub for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, marking a strategic shift and enhancing regional operations. The focus is on agile decision-making and scientific collaboration, driving expansion in health science sectors.

ABB’s strategic partnership with Samotics redefines digital powertrain monitoring. The global launch at ADIPEC 2025 introduces a new era, enabling legacy drives to harness advanced analytics. Integrating ESA technology into high-power drives transforms them into digital transformation catalysts, enhancing the monitoring of previously inaccessible industrial assets.

Hepworth Brewery achieves a UK-first with wastewater-to-energy technology. The brewery’s partnership with WASE transforms effluent into clean water, biogas, and fertiliser, marking a milestone in sustainable brewing. The system treats 17m³ of wastewater daily, generating renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions significantly.

Kepak completes major digital overhaul with Microsoft Dynamics 365. The family-owned Irish meat manufacturer has upgraded its operational systems across the UK and Ireland, replacing its outdated Dynamics AX 2012 platform. This strategic move enhances supply chain, warehouse, and finance processes, ensuring scalability and future growth.

ICB Distillers enhances cost efficiency with Bürkert’s FLOWave. The Middlesbrough-based producer of spirit-based beverages has implemented Bürkert’s FLOWave flowmeter, dramatically reducing product wastage and water consumption. This innovation ensures accurate flow measurement, maintaining hygiene and product quality while integrating seamlessly into existing systems.