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First UK-built Islander passes 75% completion at Bembridge, on schedule for delivery
Britten-Norman has confirmed that the first new Islander to be produced through its fully reshored UK production line has reached 75% completion at the company’s Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, with final assembly scheduled in the coming weeks. Read more via The Manufacturer
Estée Lauder marks Whitman manufacturing facility’s 60th anniversary with strategic investment
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a strategic investment in its Whitman manufacturing facility to coincide with the site’s 60th anniversary. The company says the investment will strengthen its UK manufacturing network, further reinforcing its long-standing commitment to British craftsmanship, innovation, and growth in prestige fragrance. Read more via The Manufacturer
33% growth for Essity’s world-first paper towel recycling service
Essity has scaled its Tork PaperCircle service, a world-first, closed-loop system that recycles used paper hand towels into new tissue products, as UK demand continues to grow for circular solutions. Read more via The Manufacturer
Radnor Hills expands beyond drinks market with Canny Snacks launch
Soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has formed a bold and innovative new business, Canny Snacks, marking the company’s first major move beyond the drinks category. Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: Leading the ‘weigh’ for 100 years
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, MD Lewis Davis argues that weighing technology has evolved from a simple background tool into a strategic source of operational intelligence, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, compliance, traceability and sustainability through connected data, automation and emerging AI-driven capabilities. Read more via The Manufacturer
