Process industries
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Autopack reported strong interest at Packaging Innovations & Empack. Visitors focused on its automated liquid filling and coffee packaging solutions, alongside a new project video detailing a fully integrated ‘nose to tail’ automation line delivered for edible oils specialist KTC, expanding from filling into end-to-end fulfilment.
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Atlas Copco Compressors unveils UK-specific nitrogen generation system. The LC N2 13-50 is engineered for laser cutting, providing high-purity nitrogen on-site. It enhances cutting quality and operational efficiency, addressing the rising nitrogen demand in the metal fabrication sector.
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Mesothelioma diagnoses often trace back to historic asbestos exposure workplace. With symptoms emerging decades later, former construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing workers face late-stage detection. Specialist-led care, clinical trials, and practical support can improve outcomes, while compensation claims may help cover treatment costs and lost income.
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Flint Group expands UV LED flexo ink range significantly. The launch of EkoCure XS Shrink Whites addresses persistent technical challenges in shrink-sleeve applications, offering robust adhesion and dual-curing flexibility. This innovation aims to reduce defects and enhance operational efficiency for packaging converters.
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The BCMPA hailed strong outsourcing demand at this year’s show. The 2026 Contract Pack & Fulfilment Show drew more than 8,000 visitors and showcased growing appetite for third-party manufacturing, packing, and logistics expertise, despite ongoing economic pressures and regulatory uncertainty around Extended Producer Responsibility.
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European consumers actively seek products with recycled packaging. A new report by Amcor reveals that 91% of European shoppers are aware of recycled plastics in everyday goods. With 76% actively purchasing such products, the study highlights a growing trust and demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
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UK manufacturing output rose by £21bn in 2025. Despite a reduction in workforce, manufacturing output increased for the fifth consecutive year. Factory production was 27.8% higher than in 2020, driven by notable gains in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and machinery sectors. The sector’s resilience underscores its embrace of productivity-enhancing technology.
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Edenmoor announces transformative investment in new production facility. The 25,000 sq ft site in Cullompton will significantly enhance carcass intake capacity, marking a major advancement in the UK’s high-integrity food sector. The move aligns with growing consumer preference for transparent, pasture-led protein sources.
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Viking Precision has invested £1.6m in a dedicated turning shop. Four UK-built Mazak QUICK TURN 250 MSY lathes will run 24/7, targeting higher-volume, smaller components, including tribology parts for advanced test equipment.
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Viridi and Zschimmer & Schwarz signed a CO2 surfactants JDA. The partners say the agreement will scale captured-CO2 chemistry for sustainable, biodegradable surfactants used in cleaning formulations, following application trials by Zschimmer & Schwarz.
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