UNPLANNED DOWNTIME, rising maintenance costs, and increasing pressure on production teams are constant challenges for today’s manufacturing leaders.

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ACORN INDUSTRIAL Services has acquired LER, a UK-based electro-mechanical engineering specialist known for high-quality electric motor repair and advanced on-site services.

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As floor space becomes increasingly constrained across workshops and small industrial sites, compressed air system design is shifting toward more integrated, space-efficient solutions that simplify installation while maintaining performance and compliance

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INDUSTRIAL SERVICES are changing the way facilities of all shapes and sizes modernise, but they also present an opportunity in settings like life sciences, biomanufacturing and smart factories that have already proven a commitment to digital transformation. 

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EXCITATION AND Engineering Services (EES) attended the Steam Turbine and Generator User Group (STGUG) conference on 10 March 2026, to present a system refurbishment case from Carsfad Power Station’s excitation architecture.

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ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has launched the new ASSA ABLOY RT1000, a high-performance spiral high speed door designed for energy efficiency, security and durability in demanding industrial environments. Engineered for rapid operation and long service life, the RT1000 is ideally suited to logistics, warehousing and manufacturing facilities seeking to enhance operational flow and reduce energy loss.

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Blacksmiths, ceramic and glass makers embrace technology to protect traditional skills and grow

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Combining connected compressor data with cloud-based analytics, emerging monitoring platforms are giving operators clearer visibility of system health, enabling earlier intervention, reduced downtime and more efficient long-term operation.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY has become a board‑level margin and risk issue, but many industrial organisations are struggling to turn intent into sustained results, according to a new report from ABB.

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LESS THAN 1% per year of old textiles in Germany enter a closed recycling loop.

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SHIRESYSTEMS WILL host a live webinar, Maintenance Insights from Food and Beverage Leaders, on 19 March 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm GMT, bringing together engineering professionals to discuss real-world maintenance challenges and solutions in the food and beverage sector.

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INVENTORY ERRORS in warehouse and distribution centres are a perennial challenge. Too much stock ties up capital, too little leads to lost sales and disappointed customers. Modern manufacturing, logistics and retail organisations need accurate inventory for real-time visibility, precision and preventing downtime.

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RS GROUP, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced its acquisition of BPX Group, a specialist distributor of industrial automation and control products. The deal will see BPX become part of the RS Group.

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The new industry guide aims to connect veterans and Service leavers with opportunities in UK manufacturing, as employers seek to address persistent skills shortages and strengthen domestic supply chains

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Lithium-ion batteries are now common across UK workplaces, but their rapid rise has brought a sharp increase in fire incidents. As thermal-runaway events become more widespread, organisations must strengthen their safety practices, update risk assessments and adopt robust controls to protect people, assets and operations

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How industry leaders are turning AI into real operational results.

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A 20% increase in 3D printing hardware sales has helped a UK-based technology specialist claim Number 1 Partner Status for Stratasys across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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From reshaping perceptions of manufacturing to accelerating automation and skills development, the MTA’s new president Stewart Lane outlines a positive vision for a more competitive and resilient sector

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A new study found that rice exhibits rare behaviour, allowing scientists to create new materials designed to behave in ways impossible for natural materials

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A long-serving Scout hall in Saffron Walden has undergone a much-needed safety upgrade, with a new galvanised fire escape installed to replace its ageing 50-year-old staircase

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