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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces £42.3m for Wakefield site
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced a planned investment of £42.3m for a new Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse at its site in Wakefield, Europe’s largest soft drinks plant by volume. More via The Manufacturer
Industry set to increase investment in AI – Make UK/Autodesk report
Britain’s manufacturers are set to step up their level of investment in AI in the next 12 months, according to a Make UK report published today in collaboration with Autodesk. More via The Manufacturer
Olympic champions inspire future innovators at Renishaw’s Welsh manufacturing facility
Renishaw recently hosted a special event at its Miskin manufacturing facility in South Wales, celebrating the intersection of cutting-edge additive manufacturing (AM) technology and high-performance sports. More via The Manufacturer
Siemens welcomes back Greater Manchester schools for COP29 to inspire the next generation of climate leaders
Technology company Siemens hosted secondary school students from across Greater Manchester for a day of learning about sustainable futures, as world leaders gathered in Baku, Azerbeijan, for COP29. More via The Manufacturer
ZEV transition needs carrots not sticks – and facts not fiction, says SMMT chief
The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has said that incentives, in the form of consumer support, will be crucial for helping the UK realise its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ambitions. More via The Manufacturer
BEP Surface Technologies accelerates nanodiamond R&D with key appointment
BEP Surface Technologies, a leading electroplating and surface finishing specialist, is accelerating its ground-breaking R&D into nanodiamond technology with a key appointment. More via The Manufacturer