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UK Young Engineer of the Year crowned at The Big Bang Fair
The winners of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition have been announced, including the top awards of the UK Young Engineer and UK Young Technologist of the Year, supported by Siemens. Held at The Big Bang Fair, the awards ceremony followed a day-long showcase of impressive young talent. Read more via The Manufacturer
Archwood Group strengthens commitment to sustainable manufacturing with Planet Mark Year 4 Certification
Archwood Group, the North Wales-based, Kings Award winning, timber manufacturer behind the Richard Burbidge and Atkinson & Kirby brands, has achieved Year 4 Certification from Planet Mark – the internationally recognised sustainability certification that verifies carbon reporting and recognises year-on-year progress. Read more via The Manufacturer
Razor sharp export approach leads to £4m Egyptian order for Brandauer
Birmingham manufacturer Brandauer has sealed a £4m export order that will see it play a crucial role in developing the male grooming products of the future. Read more via The Manufacturer
Olympic Glass sharpens its edge with investment in high-tech equipment
A Kent-based glass manufacturer is investing in world-class European machinery to improve production efficiency and sustainability, allowing the company to produce up to three times more glass whilst reducing water and glass wastage – a major milestone in its 30-years of operation. Read more via The Manufacturer
Swedish manufacturer receives investment to begin construction on TNT production facility
Swedish manufacturer, SWEBAL, has announced a €3mn strategic investment to begin construction on Sweden’s first TNT manufacturing facility since the 1990s, underlining the company’s commitment to enhancing NATO’s resilience and deterrence capabilities. Read more via The Manufacturer
Significant rise in food and drink price inflation in May
May saw a significant rise in food and non-alcoholic drink price inflation, reaching 4.4%, the highest level since February 2024. Industry experts say that supply chain disruptions, adverse weather affecting crop yields, and continued energy costs are among the main drivers of inflation in the sector. Read more via The Manufacturer