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Rising costs and supply chain challenges continue to threaten UK mid-market growth

Supply chain disruption and rising costs remain the biggest threat facing UK mid-sized businesses, according to new research…

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A level results 2026 – Building a stronger STEM pipeline for girls remains critical for the UK’s future workforce

The recent A level results highlight continued interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, with more…

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Global Talent visa expanded

An expansion of the Global Talent visa will reportedly give more than 100 of the UK’s most innovative…

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Report shows most considering apprenticeships over degrees

More than 90% of young people would consider an apprenticeship over a university degree, a new survey from…

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Cyber attacks hitting output, costs and customer deliveries across UK manufacturing

New Make UK research shows nearly one in three manufacturers have been hit by cyber incidents directly or…

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Construction Reset comes alive at UKCW Birmingham with new-look Main Stage

A Who’s Who of thought leaders and experts headline the new-look Main Stage at UK Construction Birmingham this…

Maintenance Matters more Maintenance Matters →
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New Hinkley Point C agreement

Rubix, one of Europe’s leading industrial distributors, has announced it has secured…

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Made-to-order tooling capability

UK-based Unison has announced plans to expand its specialist, made-to-order tooling capability. “The majority of our bend tooling…

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AI-powered 3D quality inspection

SICK says its new configurable AI-powered 3D machine vision combines deep learning with precise height data analysis via…

AI and digital technologies manufacturers

Improving industrial performance with Agentic AI

Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to…

hazardous areas repair specialist

What has really changed for the ‘responsible person’?

Recent updates to the international standard governing the repair, overhaul, and reclamation of equipment used in hazardous areas…

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New cordless grease gun

Jefferson Tools has announced it has added a new cordless grease gun to its professional tools range, designed…

Process Controls & Plant more Process Controls & Plant →
clothing manufacturer digital transformation

Made Smarter-backed sustainable clothing firm triples in size after digital investment

A sustainable clothing manufacturer says it has tripled its…

displacement sensor series industrial monitoring

HBK expands displacement sensor portfolio

As industrial monitoring, quality assurance, production and assembly processes become increasingly connected, engineers need…

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The right air compressor setup for workshops, tools & repair stations

By Sovathya Koun, Manager – Product Management, Europe Ever had a workshop day where tools suddenly feel off?…

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Managing regulatory complexity in the UK pump industry

Regulation has long played an important role in shaping the UK pump industry, but the pace, scope and…

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The hidden factors behind compressed air dryer selection

Louis Cottaz, Product Manager at Donaldson, looks at hidden factors when choosing the right compressed air dryer In…

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Brian Holliday appointed Chief Executive Officer of Siemens UK and Ireland

Siemens has recently announced the appointment of Brian Holliday as chief executive officer (CEO) for the UK and…

Energy the Environment & Water more Energy the Environment & Water →
AI dairy manufacturers waste crisis

Global Dairy Industry Flushes Over 24M Tonnes of Waste Each Year as Legacy Tech Blocks AI Adoption

New calculations from deep tech pioneer Collo show how unreliable legacy sensors prevent dairy manufacturers from…

decarbonisation energy efficiency green technology

Effective approaches to decarbonise existing industrial plant

Across UK manufacturing and processing sectors, the pressure to decarbonise is intensifying. Make UK’s ‘Manufacturing A Sustainable Future:…

AI-driven processing data centres

Why data centre cooling is now business-critical

Clive Jones, managing director at thermal fluid supplier and lifecycle management specialist Global Heat Transfer, explains why, as…

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New playbook aims to help the water industry

ABB has announced it has released a new playbook outlining how water and wastewater professionals can address some…

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Using heat recovery to bring eco-benefits to data centres

Heat recovery from data centres is currently seeing a major growth phase in the UK. The process enables…

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Are expensive heat pumps holding back Britain’s heating revolution?

By William Heinzelmann, Product Director at Passiv UK  One uncomfortable conclusion is becoming hard to ignore in…

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Hyster supplies battery electric ReachStacker

intralogistics sector multi-pallet forks several pallets at once

More power per lift

automation container loading safer forklift operations

Automation drives safer container loading operations

long loads multi-directional forklift safe material handling practices

How one forklift delivered safe operations for 28 years

forklift trucks Great Yorkshire Show warehouse equipment

Showcasing handling solutions

electric lift truck energy efficiency manufacturers and distributors

High-performance evolution of a proven electric solution

Events more →

PPMA Show 2026

22/09/2026 - 24/09/2026
Location: NEC, Birmingham

Step into the spotlight at the PPMA Show® 2026, where Processing and Packaging take centre stage. Discover the latest…

National Manufacturing Day 2026

24/09/2026
Location:

Manufacturers across the UK are being urged to sign up for National Manufacturing Day (NMD) 2026, as Make…

SPS 2026

24/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
Location: Nuremberg, Germany

More than 1,000 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors from Germany and around the world are expected to take part…