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Critics warn new packaging tax is ‘environmental own goal’ against glass
A new government packaging tax coming into force on 1 October is set to push up the cost of everyday glass products, with the price of wine, beer and spirits expected to rise as a result. Read more via The Manufacturer
Freeport milestone unlocks £25m investment for the Highlands
The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport has reached a landmark moment in its development, marking a significant step towards establishing the Highlands as an international hub for offshore wind and renewable energy. Read more via The Manufacturer
R&B Switchgear Group champions women in STEM on National Manufacturing Day
R&B Switchgear Group (R&B), a UK leader in switchgear manufacturing and power distribution, celebrated National Manufacturing Day 2025 by welcoming year 10 engineering students from Middleton Technology School for a behind-the-scenes tour of its head office production facility. Read more via The Manufacturer
Dairy desserts maker serves up £117k energy savings with Atlas Copco upgrade
A major UK dairy desserts manufacturer has slashed its annual electricity costs by £117,000 after modernising its compressed air system with Atlas Copco’s latest oil-free technology. The investment has also delivered carbon reductions, safeguarded production capacity, and reinforced compliance with stringent food industry air quality standards. Read more via The Manufacturer
Valentine Clays’ new product launch unearths opportunities for expansion
A Stoke-on-Trent manufacturer is gearing up for national and international expansion in the thriving art, hobby and education sectors with the launch of a UK first in clay production. Read more via The Manufacturer
