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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Understanding how to define motion requirements, assess power and control needs, and manage installation and changeover is essential for a successful transition from hydraulic cylinders to electromechanical actuators

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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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AS HAYLEY DEXIS approaches 60 Onsite locations across the UK, I’ve stopped to reflect on why Onsite Solutions are so important for the industry right now and how we differ in our view and outcomes to support our customers’ needs. 

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RITE-HITE, one of the leading manufacturers of loading bay and industrial safety equipment, has launched a new range of hydraulic kits designed to upgrade and extend the performance of its dock levellers.

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In high-demand materials-handling operations, structural failures, flow blockages and unplanned shutdowns can bring production to a standstill. By applying advanced modelling, digital twins and predictive acoustic analysis, IDECO is helping operators resolve complex mechanical issues and keep bulk-handling equipment running safely and efficiently, explains Laura Villa.

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TRIMBLE RECENTLY announced a two-year sponsorship of the Engineering for People Design Challenge, led by Engineers Without Borders UK in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders South Africa.

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Minister addresses sector concerns and highlights Government commitment to opportunity and quality

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BAKERS BASCO, the national membership scheme established by the UK's leading plant bakers to manage and protect industry-standard bread baskets and dollies, is celebrating its 20th anniversary marking two decades of innovation, collaboration and commitment to safeguarding the bakery supply chain.

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Stark new results from the latest ONS business survey reveal that 32.7% of retailers and 25.6% of manufacturers say their exporting costs to the EU increased post-Brexit and continue to rise. The international delivery expert Parcelhero says 40% of retailers also revealed they exported less this December than they did a year ago.

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DIXON DELIVERS reliable, high-performance fluid transfer and connection solutions specifically engineered for the evolving data-centre cooling market.

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RS IS urging manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to seize collaboration potential to achieve significant cost savings.

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