News in Brief
Bevcraft Group recognised in “Fastest Growing Companies” list for 3rd Year running
Bevcraft Group has for the third time been included in the annual FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe list which was published by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista. The league table ranks the fastest growing European companies according to their growth rate over a four year period. This is the eight year the…
DEWA employees recycle over 7.1 tonnes of plastic bottles and aluminium cans
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) says it places significant emphasis on introducing employees to the principles of the circular economy and encouraging them to adopt sustainable behaviours. These efforts have led to DEWA employees recycling 499,541 plastic bottles and aluminium cans from October 2022 until the end of December 2023. This is equivalent to…
ALFED calls for government support to safeguard the aluminium industry
Ahead of the Spring Budget, ALFED CEO Tom Jones discusses the need for government support in safeguarding the future of the UK aluminium industry. As a key ingredient for clean technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy generation, aluminium is vital for the global transition to net zero. Despite the economic outlook for global aluminium…
AkzoNobel targets growth in Pakistan as new site takes root
A new €26 million manufacturing plant with its own forest has been opened by AkzoNobel in Faisalabad – the company’s largest investment in Pakistan to date. The 25-acre site, which has facilities for making decorative paint, wood finishes, automotive and specialty coatings, coil coatings and protective coatings, will help to meet increasing customer demand across…
Del Monte Foods to close 2 plants amid a ‘reset in consumer behaviour’
Del Monte Foods have confirmed that their processing plant in Toppenish is to close, with production scheduled to end on April 26th, 2024. More than 127 people will be impacted by the closure and face the loss of employment. According to a statement from the fruit and vegetable manufacturer, Del Monte intends to align and…
Country in Focus: Saudi Arabia
The manufacturing market has faced several challenges in recent years due to geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, changing consumer preferences, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. However, several positive factors, such as rising global demand, ongoing technological advancements, and increasing investment in automation and digitalization, continue to influence the market, and the outlook for manufacturing remains positive.…
Britvic rebrands Rockstar Energy
Britvic has unveiled a complete rebrand for its Rockstar Energy range to elevate the brand’s visibility and help drive retailers’ energy drink sales. The newly designed 500ml cans offer simplified branding, removing sub-brands and displaying flavours more prominently, with enhanced graphics on zero-sugar varieties. These will roll out across the grocery, impulse and wholesale channels…
Roeslein welcomes new European MD
Roeslein has welcomed Anna Podolak to its European team. Anna will be entering into the newly created Managing Director of Europe role, leading Roeslein’s operations in Poland and the UK. Anna comes to Roeslein with an impressive combination of higher education and leadership experience. She has a Master’s in Chemical & Process Engineering, a Master’s…
Crown signs renewable energy deal in Europe
Crown has entered a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Enel Green Power España, Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, securing renewable electricity from a new PV project built in Badajoz, Spain. This deal will cover all of Crown’s current operational footprint in European countries that are part of the Alliance of Issuing Bodies (AIB), which manages the…
Welcome to March!
The manufacturing market has faced several challenges in recent years due to geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, changing consumer preferences, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. However, several positive factors, such as rising global demand, ongoing technological advancements, and increasing investment in automation and digitalisation, continue to influence the market, and the outlook for manufacturing remains positive.…