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Cheshire-based chemical manufacturer opens first international site in the US
ReAgent, a leading UK chemical manufacturer, has officially opened its first overseas facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The establishment of ReAgent USA marks an exciting milestone in the company’s international growth. Read more via The Manufacturer
Defence demand exposes gaps in UK specialist engineering supply chain
Engineering specialist BEP Surface Technologies is seeing a new wave of defence-related enquiries and RFQs for specialist grinding and hard chrome plating. This surge spotlights vulnerabilities in the UK’s engineering supply chain as the government ramps up defence spending with SMEs. Read more via The Manufacturer
Tyron Runflat calls on government to act on rising tyre-related casualties
Tyron Runflat is calling on the UK Government to strengthen tyre safety measures after a sharp rise in tyre-related casualties and defects. Read more via The Manufacturer
INEOS Inovyn to acquire UK’s only EDC production asset from administration
INEOS Inovyn has agreed to acquire the UK’s only ethylene dichloride (EDC) production asset at Runcorn, Cheshire, in a deal intended to strengthen the resilience of the UK’s chlor-alkali supply chain.Read more via The Manufacturer
Zotefoams material brings life-size Megalosaurus sculptures to Blenheim Palace
Five life-size sculptures of Megalosaurus have gone on display at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, combining precision manufacturing, advanced cellular materials and traditional hand craftsmanship to recreate the dinosaur first scientifically named more than 200 years ago. Read more via The Manufacturer
