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His Majesty The King returns to Sony UK TEC to celebrate the tech giant’s 50th year in Wales
Leading technology manufacturer Sony UK TEC welcomed The King to its state-of-the-art facility in Pencoed to mark 30 years at the site and its 50th anniversary in Wales. More via The Manufacturer
Audi and bp team up with strategic partnership for Formula 1
As Audi prepares to enter the pinnacle of motor racing in 2026, which also marks the introduction of groundbreaking new FIA F1 Technical Regulations featuring enhanced electrification and use of Advanced Sustainable fuel, Audi and bp bring together their technical expertise and drive for innovation to help shape the future of motorsport. More via The Manufacturer
Pilkington UK to scale low carbon glass production under hydrogen plans
Pilkington UK will scale its production of low carbon glass from 2027 under plans with Grenian Hydrogen to produce green hydrogen at its manufacturing base.
A hydrogen plant at Pilkington UK’s Greengate Works site in St Helens will provide the manufacturer with up to seven tonnes of zero-emission hydrogen each day. More via Glass International
Daimler Truck UK sells Wentworth Park site
Daimler Truck UK has secured the future of its flagship Wentworth Park complex in South Yorkshire, by completing a sale of the land to new owner Culina Asset Management (CAM).
Under the terms of the agreement, CAM will occupy the 34-acre site, close to Junction 36 of the M1, and will continue the running of its extensive workshop. More via UK Haulier
Stainless steel industry develops leaders of the future with WMG, University of Warwick
A cohort approach to solving succession challenges in the stainless-steel industry is underway at the British Stainless-Steel Association as WMG sign up to deliver a second leadership programme for members. More via The Manufacturer
ITM Power seals 500-MW capacity reservation deal
UK electrolysers manufacturer ITM Power Plc has recently signed an agreement to reserve 500 MW of future stacks production capacity for an unnamed industrial customer.
The Sheffield-based company announced in a statement that the deal covers the period until the end of calendar 2028 and foresees call-offs against future projects in Europe and the US. More via Renewables Now
Up to 150 jobs at risk at NI manufacturing giant
Up to 150 roles are at risk in Northern Ireland including through compulsory redundancy at manufacturing giant Terex after a Covid-era boom wore off.
The US-owned business confirmed it was making compulsory and voluntary redundancies but could not say how many jobs were at risk. More via Belfast Telegraph
