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Lawton Tubes launches ‘Next Gen’ initiative to tackle construction skills gap
Lawton Tubes has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging more young people to pursue careers in the trades amid growing concerns over the industry’s widening skills gap. Read more via The Manufacturer
Innovation beyond technology: how supply chain disruption is redefining manufacturing value
BEC Group’s Mike Tharme says manufacturers are increasingly turning supply chain disruption into opportunity through reshoring, re-engineering products and adopting faster, more agile production methods to improve resilience, reduce costs and unlock new commercial opportunities. Read more via The Manufacturer
ABB Startup Challenge winners drive AI-powered energy innovation
ABB has named six winners of its 2026 Startup Challenge, awarding funding and industry support to AI-focused startups developing technologies to improve energy efficiency, decarbonisation, smart buildings, predictive maintenance and industrial resilience. Read more via The Manufacturer
British mower manufacturer Allett transitions professional turf platform to battery-first design
British turf-care equipment manufacturer Allett Mowers has integrated lithium-ion battery technology from Briggs & Stratton into its OMNIA professional mower platform as demand grows for lower-noise, lower-emission grounds maintenance equipment. Read more via The Manufacturer
Stationers’ Company launches 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards with new manufacturing category
The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers, usually known as the Stationers’ Company, has opened entries for its 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards, with this year’s programme introducing a new manufacturing category designed to recognise innovation in advanced production, materials science and industrial processes. Read more via The Manufacturer
