~ Q&A with David Boot, Chair of CIPR Public Affairs Group ~ Almost 90 per cent of lobbyists and PR professionals think there should be greater transparency in Westminster lobbying, according to a new poll by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). With lobbying practices under the microscope, how can businesses craft a public…

Vaisala has been ranked 38th in the 2025 edition of the World’s Best Companies – Sustainable Growth ranking by TIME Magazine and Statista. From over three thousand companies assessed, 500 were selected in the final ranking based on revenue growth, financial stability, and taking care of the environment. Vaisala, a global leader in measurement technology,…

The first CASE CX85E midi excavator in the UK has been delivered to Harbour Lights Campsite, a family-run camping and holiday home site in Haverigg, on the south-west tip of the Lake District. Supplied by local CASE dealer Dennis Barnfield, the machine has been equipped with an Engcon EC209 tilt-rotator by J Hull Engineers and…

~ Geobear’s exoskeleton trials offer insights into their role in improving employee health & safety during subsidence management ~ While exoskeletons won’t have you fighting kaiju like in Pacific Rim, they’re still a big step towards a safer, strain-free workday. So, move over Jet Jaguar, let exoskeletons combat the true monsters: repetitive stress and vibrational…

New optical sensors feature enhanced detection capabilities and faster commissioning with innovative Power PinPoint LED technology. The Power PinPoint LED from Leuze emits the maximum light power from a very small surface. The new light source technology can be used to finely position stacker cranes, among other things, using diffuse reflection sensors. Aligning and commissioning…

In Europe, the manufacturing market is expected to grow by 3.93% by 2028, reaching a whopping value of £2.83 trillion. As the world continues to change and priorities shift, the European manufacturing industry is finding several ways to keep up with technologies, emerging trends, and eco-conscious strategies. For example, by 2030, 60% of all manufacturing…

The Red Sea shipping crisis has hit headlines again recently, following a series of Houthi attacks on the 163,759-deadweight tonnage M/V Sounion tanker. Occurring late in the summer, the attack and subsequent disruption of shipping operations in the Red Sea has the potential to have more of an economic impact across the globe at a…

ODU’s customers are often looking for a product that saves space and weight, yet meets the highest requirements, whether it is for the transmission of signals, power, fluids or a combination of all three. The ODU MEDI-SNAP® product range is extensive, but there is one product that stands out. With protection up to IP68, up…

At Fraser Technologies, with our long history of providing both cleaning equipment and fluids, we recognised a gap in the cleaning machine market. Where traditional solvent systems like Perc or Hydrocarbons often fell short, either due to limited applications or high maintenance costs. In response, we’ve taken a bold step to introduce not just another…

The global economy is grappling with a significant challenge: the shortage of skilled workers. This universal bottleneck is stalling economic growth. Here, Stefan Reuther, Member of the Executive Board at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explains how standardization could alleviate the global skills shortage. The skills shortage isn’t just a localized issue, but a widespread problem impacting…