Process industries


  • Why turnaround time is the most critical metric for your next spindle overhaul

    Spindle failures can halt production within minutes and quickly escalate costs. Fast repair turnaround, strong engineering expertise, and efficient logistics are critical factors when manufacturers need CNC equipment restored and production schedules back on track.


  • Vegea expands GrapeSkin production capacity

    Vegea has expanded production capacity for GrapeSkin as demand for biomaterials grows. The company says the added output will improve availability and lead times while preserving existing material specifications.


  • Testo Saveris puts GxP in the spotlight at Pharma SCL – live talk, May 20

    Testo Saveris will highlight GxP environmental monitoring at Pharma SCL. The company will demonstrate integrated sensor, software, and service solutions designed to provide real-time temperature and humidity visibility across pharmaceutical storage and logistics operations, supporting compliance, audit readiness, and improved risk management in regulated supply chains.


  • DOF order gives Kongsberg Listen debut

    Kongsberg Listen has secured its first commercial subsea deployment order. DOF will integrate the electromagnetic sensing system into a new HUGIN vehicle for deepwater survey work offshore Brazil.


  • Industry urges government to accelerate skills reforms

    Manufacturers demand Treasury release £1bn for skills training. Almost all manufacturers identify skills supply as crucial for growth, with half viewing it as their primary challenge. The education system’s inadequacy is a concern, as digital transformation and AI demand a skilled workforce. Industry seeks urgent government action.


  • Amcor to showcase stretch hood films at LogiMAT

    Amcor will present stretch hood films at Stuttgart’s LogiMAT 2026. The company will focus on engineered pallet protection for automated logistics lines, including selected films with up to 30% post-consumer recycled content.


  • Hubergroup standardises packaging safety with new ink

    Hubergroup unveils Tinkredible MGA ink system for global markets. This high-performance ink offers food and drink manufacturers a unified solution for offset printing, adhering to diverse regulatory standards. By meeting stringent global requirements, it ensures brand consistency and safety across international packaging production and distribution.


  • Autopack’s expertise fully automates sauce line at P&B (Foods)

    Autopack installs fully automated sauce packaging line for P&B Foods. The bespoke system integrates five machines and handles plastic and glass containers up to one litre, operating at speeds of 6,000 bottles per hour.


  • Xaar and Polipress advance digital wine labels

    Xaar and Polipress expand digital embellishment for premium Italian wine labels. Over 20 Versatex printbars are now installed across Italy, enabling converters to apply tactile varnishes, cold foil, and high-opacity whites as wine brands invest heavily in premium packaging.


  • Hubergroup standardises packaging safety with new ink

    REWE leads sustainable retail with Frugalpac paper olive oil bottles. The innovative packaging, made from recycled cardboard, reduces carbon emissions and protects product integrity. Available in select stores, this marks a shift from traditional glass and plastic, offering an eco-friendly solution in the edible oils market.