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Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has revealed the UK findings of its 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. The study, based on feedback from more than 1,500 manufacturing leaders globally, highlights a clear shift in how UK manufacturers are approaching digital transformation. With 87% of organisations now…
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Powder and granule processing plays a crucial role across a wide range of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, feed, coatings, batteries and cosmetics. In many of these applications, solids account for a significant share of the total product flow. As a result, the way powders and granules are processed, handled and transformed has a direct impact on final product quality and…
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In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are essential. Multi-stage vibratory systems represent a transformative technology that combines feeding, screening and efficient conveying into a single, streamlined operation. By integrating these processes, businesses can reduce costs and improve productivity while maintaining precise control over materials,…
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Accurate inventory visibility has always been a central requirement in bulk material handling. Whether companies manage wood chips, sand, clinker, granulates, biomass, or recycling materials, knowing how much material is currently available directly impacts procurement, production planning, logistics coordination, and financial reporting. Yet despite the strategic importance of inventory…
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The countdown to one of Central Europe’s most important industrial gatherings has officially begun with SYMAS® & MAINTENANCE 2026 returning to EXPO Kraków on 14–15 October. The dual trade fair, now in its 17th edition, remains the only event in Poland that comprehensively connects the worlds of bulk solids technologies, powder processing,plant maintenanceandindustrial safety. Thousands…
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Andy Burnham, the former editor of sister publication Bulk Distributor magazine and long-time public figure, has been formally sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
His appointment follows the sudden resignation of Keir Starmer, who announced his departure earlier this morning citing “the need for fresh leadership to guide the country through a rapidly changing…
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The countdown to one of Central Europe’s most important industrial gatherings has officially begun with SYMAS & MAINTENANCE 2026 returning to EXPO Kraków on 14–15 October.
The dual trade fair, now in its 17th edition, remains the only event in Poland that comprehensively connects the worlds of bulk solids technologies, powder processing,plant maintenanceandindustrial safety. Thousands…
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Metso is strengthening its position as a crushing solutions supplier with the launch of three new primary crushers – Metso Primarok™, Metso Optirok™ and Metso Durarok™.
These high-performance crushers offer superior capacity, safer maintenance, as well as the lowest capital expenditure and total cost of ownership across a wide range of primary crushing applications.
“Operations…
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Former Bulk Distributor assistant editor Andy Burnham is set to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking an extraordinary journey from the pages of the tank container industry press to the steps of Downing Street.
Following a victory in a recent by-election to Parliament, Burnham is the strong favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer, who resigned as Prime Minister on 22…
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Metso has made an investment decision to proceed with the second phase of its Lokomotion technology centre in Lahdesjärvi, Tampere, Finland.The second phase includes the construction of a new crusher factory as part of the overall technology centre. The investment of the second phase is approximately €60 million, to be distributed over three years. The investment in 2026 is estimated at…
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Metso has launched a significantly upgraded version of its lithium carbonate production process, positioning itself more aggressively in the race to supply the battery materials essential for the world’s accelerating energy transition.The new single‑pass technology is engineered to deliver high‑purity, battery‑grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with greater efficiency,…
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Gericke has launched the GFS Gen3, a next‑generation continuous manufacturing platform designed to streamline pharmaceutical production from clinical development through to commercial scale.The system addresses industry demands for faster development cycles, improved containment and simplified process transitions. GFS Gen3 enables manufacturers to maintain a consistent process philosophy across…
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SYMAS®/MAINTENANCE 2026 trade fair – Poland’s flagship event for bulk solids, powder processing and industrial maintenance – returns to Kraków on 14–15 October, bringing together suppliers, plant operators and technical specialists from across the sector.Now in its 17th edition, the show will focus on the technologies and regulatory challenges shaping modern industrial operations. Key…
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Bulk material handling solutions firm Martin Engineering has acquired ConveyorTech (CVT) located in Australia - expanding its worldwide portfolio of conveyor belt cleaners and components.Acquiring CVT gives Martin’s global product range an unprecedented boost, offering mine operators and materials processors the widest variety of conveyor belt cleaners of any supplier. This includes many…
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Everstone Capital has finalised its acquisition of Qlar Group, the global industrial technology company formerly known as Schenck Process.The deal marks a significant milestone for Qlar, a long‑established supplier of weighing, feeding, conveying, milling and grinding technologies used across cement, steel, chemicals, performance materials, mining and food sectors.Under the new ownership, Qlar…
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K3 Metrology (K3M), based in Wales, UK, has raised £2.75 million (€3 million) in seed funding for its metrology platform, designed for advanced manufacturing environments.
K3M is a spin out from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), which developed Metralis – a technology enabling accurate, real-time measurement of large‑scale components, helping manufacturers assess and correct…
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Vietnamese agribusiness firm Hoang Anh Gia Lai is investing $50 million (€43 million) into a 5,000 hectare coffee plantation and processing facility. The project will be based in the Bolaven Plateau, in southern Laos.
The project will focus on developing high-quality coffee plantations alongside processing facilities aimed at producing export-grade coffee beans for international markets. The…
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ABB has acquired Specialtrasfo, an Italian manufacturer specialising in medium voltage transformers. These specialised transformers provide efficient power conversion, control and reliable system performance, for example, in conveyors, kilns and mixers.
Through the acquisition, ABB intends to position itself as a partner of choice for customers seeking integrated, high-performance solutions.…
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Rockwell has expanded the capabilities of its EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution, including more support for manufacturers and the ability to connect more components inside the control panel, without redesigning the existing architecture.
As manufacturers work to increase productivity and reduce downtime, they often face challenges related to limited data access and complex panel…
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Siemens is building an intelligent factory for its Smart Infrastructure Business by 2030. The facility will be built on the car park at Siemens’ existing factory in Amberg, Germany, leveraging the company’s digital twin technology to create a self-learning, autonomous and highly flexible factory. In addition to…
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