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Innocoat Sets New Standard with AkzoNobel’s Interpon D3020 in India
Phil Black - PII Editor
September 4, 2025
Innocoat Systems has become the first company in India to achieve Interpon D3020 Approved Applicator status, marking a significant milestone in the country’s architectural coatings sector.  This accreditation gives Innocoat …
Paper Mill Boosts Efficiency with New Borger Multicrusher
Börger UK Limited
September 3, 2025
A UK paper mill has improved its throughput and reduced downtime following the installation of a new Borger Multicrusher, after years of suffering from clogging problems. The site's previous grinder …
Landia Chopper Pumps Head to Australia for Multi-Million-Dollar STP Upgrade
Landia
September 2, 2025
Chopper Pumps manufactured by Landia are set for installation in Queensland, Australia, where a major sewage treatment plant (STP) is undergoing a multi-million-dollar upgrade. Eight Landia MPTK-GI units will be …
Watson-Marlow to showcase Bredel CIP pump and next-generation fluid handling at PPMA 2025
Watson Marlow
September 2, 2025
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) will unveil the latest Bredel CIP pump and its portfolio of next-generation fluid management technologies at PPMA 2025, held at the NEC Birmingham from 23–25 …
UK Food and Drink Industry Rallies Behind IGD’s Mmmake Your Mark Campaign
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 28, 2025
Future-proofing the sector: why food and drink needs a bold talent strategy The UK food and drink industry is joining forces to address a growing workforce crisis. Facing critical labour …
Babcock Wanson launches new energy efficient PowerPack firetube boilers
Babcock Wanson
August 27, 2025
Industrial process heat specialist Babcock Wanson Group has launched its new PowerPack range of firetube boilers, which can achieve extremely high efficiency with low fuel costs and reduced emissions. Designed …
Blueshift launches AeroZero® ultra-low outgassing thermal protection tapes for aerospace and satellite applications
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 27, 2025
Blueshift, the leader in next-generation thermal protection systems (TPS), has launched its latest innovation – AeroZero® ultra-low outgassing Thermal Protection Tapes. These thin, lightweight and easy-to-apply tapes are capable of …
Watson-Marlow launches new Bredel CIP pump for beverage producers at drinktec
Watson Marlow
August 26, 2025
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is launching its latest innovation for the brew and beverage market; the Bredel CIP pump, at drinktec in Munich, Germany (15–19 September).On display at Hall …
Goodbye Downtime: How Real-Time Spectroscopy Boosts Safety & Efficiency
Dave Howell
August 20, 2025
In this episode, we’re exploring the future of real-time process monitoring with a spotlight on Metrohm’s 2060 RISE, a high-tech Raman spectrometer designed to deliver lab-quality analysis directly within production environments.
High-Temperature Thermocouples for Reliable Energy-from-Waste Plant Performance
Endress+Hauser UK
August 20, 2025
The applications, challenges, solutions and future outlook for high-temperature thermocouples in energy recovery plants. Executive summary This white paper explores the essential role of high-temperature thermocouples in energy-from-waste (EfW) plants. …
AkzoNobel to Highlight Revolutionary Powder Coating Technology at FABTECH USA 2025
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 20, 2025
At this year's FABTECH USA, one of North America's premier metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing events, AkzoNobel will showcase how its cutting-edge Interpon powder coating technologies are improving the …
2025 Solids Handling Industry Awards Winners
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 20, 2025
2025 Solids Handling Industry Awards: Celebrating Excellence The 2025 Solids Handling Industry Awards are here, shining a spotlight on remarkable achievements in innovation, sustainability, safety, training, exports, and leadership. The …
GreCon PROTECTOR Wins iF Gold Design Award 2025
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 20, 2025
A decentralised architecture, with ease of connection GreCon's PROTECTOR has just snagged the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in Gold, a top-tier international accolade celebrating exceptional design and innovation. This …
Memory Lane Cakes Boosts Output with Boone Mixers
John R Boone
August 20, 2025
Memory Lane Cakes is celebrating a creamy triumph thanks to some cutting-edge mixing technology! This top-notch bakery, based in Cardiff and part of the Finsbury Food Group, has taken a …
Gericke RotaVal Unveils Advanced Fast Clean Rotary Valves
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 20, 2025
Gericke RotaVal has just rolled out its upgraded lineup of fast clean rotary valves, designed to boost productivity while ensuring safe and reliable operation. With certifications from USDA Dairy and …
Amarinth awarded Innovate UK grant for next-generation multistage cryogenic pump
Amarinth
August 19, 2025
Amarinth has been awarded a £500,000 grant by Innovate UK to develop a next-generation multistage centrifugal pump for cryogenic LNG duties.The company is recognised across the offshore and onshore oil …
Let's talk about enhancing the reliability and efficiency of gas transmission assets in the UK, in collaboration with National Grid
Beamex
August 19, 2025
National Grid is the backbone of the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, and it also manages Great Britain’s gas National Transmission System (NTS). With a workforce of …
At What Pressure Does the Relief Valve Open? Understanding PROTEGO®’s 10% Technology
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 19, 2025
Engineering Safety Through Precision Pressure and vacuum relief valves are essential safety components in pressurised storage tank systems, particularly in industries that handle flammable gases or volatile liquids. The exact …
Small-Footprint Aeration Redundancy on Big Island
Landia
August 14, 2025
An ageing basin liner risking untreated water leakage into the ground? Worries about environmental contamination breaches or a cease-and-desist notice? All rather dramatic-sounding, yet numerous small treatment plants (<500 000 …
Future-Proof Instrumentation for Resilient Water Networks – See VEGA at ESS Expo
VEGA Controls
August 14, 2025
VEGA will be attending the ESS Expo this year on 17–18 September at the NEC Birmingham in the WWEM area. Drop by stand WW-P50 to see the new level and …
Pressure Monitoring Optimisation for Leaks and Burst Detection
VEGA Controls
August 14, 2025
There is a need for reliable pressure measurement in wastewater networks to detect leaks and bursts in the pipelines before they become enormous issues. Proper pressure monitoring within the pipework …
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes welcomes UK Vehicle Accident Repair Industry Environmental Standard (ARIES) launch
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 13, 2025
ARIES is a UK-wide industry initiative aimed at measuring and reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in the vehicle accident repair sector. Supported by AkzoNobel investment and other industry players …
Seratech partners with Essentra to improve efficiency in processing and fuel growth
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 13, 2025
Mechanical design engineering specialist Seratech Engineering and Prototyping is maintaining its manufacturing quality and optimizing process efficiencies with a new partnership with Essentra Components, the widely respected specialist in provision …
Why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Is Greater Than Purchase Price in Flow Measurement Systems
Titan Enterprises
August 13, 2025
Titan Enterprises stresses the intangible cost benefits of low-maintenance, long-life flow meter technology where performance is balanced with long-term value.When selecting industrial flow meters, it is easy to be swayed …
Solid Energy strengthens UK portfolio with ultra-high temperature heat pump solutions
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 12, 2025
High-quality Danish manufacturer Solid Energy has strengthened its range of hydrocarbon ultra-high temperature modular heat pumps for the UK market with the new portfolio capable of delivering flow temperatures up …
Healthy demand for renewable Landia mixers and pumps in Estonia
Landia
August 11, 2025
Landia has landed substantial new orders to provide its robust pumps and mixers to two major Estonian biogas and biomethane plantsFor a 0.7 MW biogas and cogeneration unit, 11 Landia …
Essentra Wins Gold Medal for Sustainability by EcoVadis
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
Essentra Components, the leading UK producer of basic industrial components, was awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, the world's leading business sustainability rating organization. The firm was awarded due to …
Engineering Around Constraints: ISF Delivers End-to-End Milling Upgrade for Long-Standing Client
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
At the end of 2024, ISF was approached by one of its long-standing customers, a national poultry feed mill based in Buckinghamshire, and tasked with delivering a complex site-wide upgrade. …
Made in Britain UnPacked Series Returns This July
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
UnPacked Returns: Made in Britain Showcases British Manufacturing Leaders This July, the second series of Made in Britain’s UnPacked video interviews is set to launch, offering a unique glimpse into …
UK Manufacturing Gets £368m via Growth Guarantee Scheme
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
The British Business Bank has made a significant impact by delivering over £368 million in funding to the UK manufacturing sector through its Growth Guarantee Scheme, which kicked off in …
UKWIR Explores FOG-Based Wastewater Charging
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
The UKWIR Research is diving into a new approach for charging wastewater fees based on fat, oil, and grease (FOG) content. In a significant shift towards more proactive and source-control …
Plantible Wins Top Prize at IFT FIRST 2025 Pitch Event
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
Plantible Takes Home the Grand Prize at IFT FIRST Startup Pitch Competition The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a prominent nonprofit organization focused on promoting food science and innovation throughout …
UK Manufacturing Divided by Digital Transformation
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
Digital Divide Emerging Across UK Manufacturing, New Report Finds A recent report from Austin Consultants sheds new light on the state of UK manufacturing, challenging the common belief that the …
SaaS Security Gaps Widen Amid Rising Breaches
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
Most Organizations Demand Stronger Oversight of AI-Driven Applications AppOmni, a leading name in SaaS and AI security, has just published its third annual The State of SaaS Security 2025 Report, …
UK Manufacturing Output Surpasses Pre-COVID Levels
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
UK Manufacturing Output Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels Across All Regions For the first time, every English region and the three devolved nations have reported manufacturing output that exceeds pre-pandemic levels, according …
£1m Awarded in 2024 Global Food Innovation Challenge
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
IFT and Seeding The Future Foundation Announce 2024 Global Food Innovation Challenge Winners The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Seeding The Future Foundation have just revealed the winners …
Made Smarter Reaches 400th Project Milestone in the North West
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
The Made Smarter program, backed by the government, has hit a remarkable milestone by supporting its 400th technology adoption project in the North West of England. This achievement is a …
UK and EU face £80bn cost from factory downtime in 2025
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
IDS-INDATA Highlights £80 Billion Manufacturing Downtime Crisis and Urgent Need for Digital Transformation IDS-INDATA ( https://idsindata.co.uk/ )has just released some eye-opening research that highlights a staggering £80 billion crisis in …
Aston University and MTC partner to boost UK innovation
Phil Black - PII Editor
August 1, 2025
Aston University and MTC Form Strategic Alliance to Drive Innovation and Industrial Growth Aston University and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have teamed up to form a strategic alliance that …
UK Steel welcomes action on electricity price reforms
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 31, 2025
UK Steel is excited to see the Government taking significant steps in its new Industrial Strategy aimed at making industrial electricity prices more competitive. They’ve adopted three major recommendations that …
New UK hub to lead AI-driven sustainable manufacturing
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 31, 2025
The UK has just launched an exciting new AI hub aimed at revolutionizing sustainable manufacturing! Spearheaded by the University of Birmingham, this innovative research center is set to play a …
Chemical industry study urges 5 steps for circular shift
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 31, 2025
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), in partnership with the innovation consultancy UNITY, has just unveiled a joint study called “Accelerating the Circular Transformation: Insights, Challenges, and Pathways for the …
AkzoNobel provides ageless Terracotta finish long life with powder coatings
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 31, 2025
AkzoNobel has introduced the Interpon D2525 Terracotta Effect Collection – a series of super durable powder coatings that realises the ageless appearance of Terracotta but overcomes the natural product's limitations.  …
AkzoNobel completes successful 2025 roadshow in 12 EMEA countries
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 31, 2025
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has completed its ‘From Start to Refinish: The Productivity Drive 2025' roadshow – a pioneering drive aimed at the presentation of the company's latest car paint technology …
Dr Karl Busch: A Legacy of Innovation and Leadership
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 30, 2025
Dr.-Ing. Karl Busch (1929–2025) The Busch Group mourns for its co-founder and co-owner Dr Karl Busch, who died on July 17, 2025, at the age of 96. The engineer, inventor …
ION SENSE ® to Showcase Full Sensor Product Line at AQE Show
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 29, 2025
ION SENSE®, a part of ION Science Limited and the leading brand in advanced gas detection technology, is pleased to confirm its presence at the Air Quality & Emissions (AQE) …
Bonx Raises .6 Million to Accelerate AI ERP Deployment to European Manufacturers
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 28, 2025
Bonx is empowering European mid-market manufacturers to drive performance to the fullest through next-generation ERP software designed for the realities of modern production. The manufacturing backbone of Europe is facing …
NHS Trust Likely Saves £750K per Annum With New Pump and Control System
Landia
July 24, 2025
Pump service specialist Dura Pump has resolved a major sewage issue for a large NHS hospital in the Midlands, saving the Trust a massive three-quarters of a million pounds annually. …
Metering Nanocomposites for 3D Printing Applications
North Ridge Pumps
July 24, 2025
Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is an innovative technology that enables the manufacture of complex components layer by layer from a computer model. Originally used primarily for prototyping, …
Abbee Limited vacuums up success with support from Optimum Finance's Invoice Finance solution
Phil Black - PII Editor
July 23, 2025
Abbee Limited, a pioneer of robotic cleaning solutions for commercial spaces, has partnered with Optimum Finance to secure a tailored Invoice Finance facility, which is fueling its rapid expansion and …

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