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Industry news DSM rebrands as MATIQ and secures Bradford recycling contract Direct Special Metals (DSM) has relaunched as MATIQ, moving from a specialist recycling operator into a national materials recovery infrastructure platform. Founded in Sheffield in 2013, the business said the rebrand reflects its evolution over the past decade, having expanded through investment in recovery infrastructure, engineering capability and operational performance. The launch follows a… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news British Business Bank surpasses £600m invested in UK scaleups The British Business Bank has hit a major milestone with more than £600m invested into UK science and technology scaleups, increasing its direct equity portfolio to more than 50 high-growth companies. The Bank has more than doubled its direct equity investments since October 2025, investing more in the last nine months than in the previous […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Portmeirion hires Denby duo to accelerate turnaround plan Portmeirion Group has strengthened its senior leadership team with two commercial hires from Denby as it pushes ahead with plans to return the business to growth. The Stoke-on-Trent homewares group has appointed Jane Mason as UK and Europe director and Hayley Baddiley as group marketing director. Both will join the business on 1 July 2026... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news JD Sports axes final Hip stores as it pares back UK estate JD Sports is closing the last two physical stores of its Hip brand, as it continues to sharpen its focus on bigger and more profitable locations. The Hip store on Thomas Street in Manchester closed on 28 June, while the Leeds branch on Vicar Lane is expected to shut before the end of the month.... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Hype to High Street: Turning online hype into meaningful growth Social media has become one of the most influential forces now in play for UK high streets, writes Dan Edelman, UK general manager, merchant services at American Express. According to new research by American Express, conducted with Retail Economics, it’s estimated that social media now drives 1.7 billion high street visits annually in the UK.... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Schneider & Bilfinger 1,000 Hours of Autonomous Offshore Operation Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has partnered with industrial services provider Bilfinger to develop the control system for a first-of-its-kind floating power and control demonstrator of a Normally Unmanned Installation (NUI) buoy. The project deploys Schneider Electric’s open, software-defined EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert (EAE) platform to enable fully autonomous opera… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news FPT Enters The Top Three Of Europe’s Certified High-Voltage Battery Producers FPT, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low environmental impact powertrains, has obtained certification in accordance with European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Batteries Regulation) as manufacturer of high-voltage batteries. In Europe, only three HV battery manufacturers, including FPT, boast this certification. The subject of the audit, recently performed at… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news HYB Group expands toner cartridge range HYB has expanded its compatible toner cartridge portfolio with three new product releases aimed at dealers, managed print service providers and office print environments. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Bearings Expertise Pivotal to University Motorsport Team Success Supporting the next generation of Engineers in the UK is an important commitment made by Precision Bearings and Bearing Tools specialist Carter Manufacturing as illustrated by their attendance at the recent Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) car launch event. Carter has been supporting the OBR university motorsport team for over a decade, helping them as a key supplier providing their specialist beari… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news RTX launch for Kirkby Tyres Assist Alongside presenting the latest Sailun TBR range, including the latest EcoPoint3 products and recently expanded Gen-1 and Gen-2 TBR ranges, at Road Transport Expo 2026 Kirkby Tyres will publicly debut its new nationwide fleet support service, Kirkby Tyres Assist. This comes as a complement to the continued growth of the Sailun brand in the UK. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news HP announces partnership with OpenAI HP Inc. launches Frontier strategic partnership with OpenAI to fuel customer-facing experiences and transform internal operations. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news First Advanced-Level Achievement Recognised Through New Enhance Programme from The LIA The Lighting Industry Association has recognised an exceptional achievement within its Lighting Design training programme, with learner Sam Merrick, Artin Lighting, becoming the first candidate to achieve an advanced-level outcome through the newly developed Enhance Certificate in Lighting Design, despite the formal advanced programme not yet being released. Replacing the long-standing Certific… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Datamax named among the ‘Most Admired Companies’ Datamax has earned recognition as Arkansas Money & Politics magazine's 2026 Most Admired Company in the Business Copier category, becoming the only company selected in its category and repeating the honour for a second consecutive year. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Manufacturers Risk AI Productivity Gains Without Urgent Action on Skills and Adoption As London Tech Week gets underway, a new Make UK report reveals that while AI could unlock billions in productivity gains for UK manufacturing, skills shortages and low levels of adoption risk preventing businesses from realising its full potential. The report, AI, Skills and the Future of the UK Manufacturing Sector, highlights how AI technologies are already helping manufacturers improve effi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Simplifying environmental analysis with benchtop EDXRF technology - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Make UK Launches Accelerated Apprenticeship and Rapid Skills Training for Engineers - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news BEC Group Helps Develop Sustainable Overmoulded Acoustic Filter Using Recycled Fishing Nets - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Staffordshire Reform group moves to dismantle EDI programmes - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Tyres Europe: EU 'off target' with tire label reforms - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Goodyear CFO Zamarro departing - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Will Andy Burnham’s vision deliver for rural England? 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Asda launches summer's most eye-catching fruit - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Free strawberries & cream from Tesco this Wimbledon fortnight - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Jayplas to open two Wales plastics recycling sites, creating 100 jobs - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Nestlé drives coffee growth with new confectionery collaborations and UK investment - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news EPR’s Traffic Light System Is Now Live, And It Will Cost You - WasteCare WasteCare · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news ANRPC sees ‘volatile’ rubber outlook despite demand growth - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op strategy director Tom Bradley exits for Deliveroo Co-op group commercial & logistics strategy director Tom Bradley is leaving the retailer to join Deliveroo. Bradley, who has spent almost six years at Co-op, will depart the business this… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Morrisons AI push helps deliver £940m savings Morrisons boss Rami Baitiéh has said the supermarket’s increased use of data and AI has helped deliver £940m in savings over the past three years. The grocer announced earlier this… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Ocado boss Tim Steiner’s £94m pay haul sparks governance concerns Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has received almost £100m in payouts since the online grocer floated in 2010, despite its share price now sitting below its IPO level. Analysis of… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Ferrero recalls Nutella Croissants over metal contamination risk Ferrero has recalled selected batches of frozen Nutella Croissants in the UK over fears they may contain metal. The company said the recall affects specific frozen bakery products distributed across… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news HP releases more firmware updates in June Multiple firmware releases could affect aftermarket toner and ink cartridge ranges across HP's print portfolio globally. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Lidl to fast-track interviews for long-term unemployed jobseekers Lidl GB is ringfencing job interviews for people who have been out of work for at least six months as part of a new hiring push across its stores and… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Epson selected for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) was selected for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series designed by FTSE Russell, a London Stock Exchange Group company. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Wenzels profits surge after bakery chain sharpens focus on margins Wenzels has posted a sharp recovery in profitability after prioritising operational efficiency, product innovation and tighter cost control over sales growth. The bakery and food-to-go chain reported EBITDA of around… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Ruth Cadbury MP backs Generation Logistics as vital route into supply chain careers Ruth Cadbury MP has praised Generation Logistics as an important route into work for young people and those returning to employment, as the sector steps up efforts to build its… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s faces investor scrutiny as food price and shopper worries mount Sainsbury’s is set to give investors a fresh read on shopper sentiment and food price pressures when it publishes its first quarter trading update tomorrow. The supermarket is expected to… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Government urged to investigate JD.com’s UK expansion Labour has been urged to investigate Chinese retail giant JD.com’s UK expansion amid concerns it could pose an unfair threat to British retailers. The calls come after the online retail group, which owns Joybuy, stepped up its push into the UK as it looks to challenge Amazon and other major ecommerce players. According to reports... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Accent Group rejects Frasers’ ‘highly opportunistic’ takeover bid Accent Group has urged shareholders to reject Frasers Group’s A$390.8m (around £206million) takeover offer, describing the bid as “highly opportunistic”. The Australian sports footwear retailer said its independent board committee had unanimously recommended investors take no action and not sell their shares into Frasers’ on-market bid. Frasers, which is Accent’s largest shareholder, offered A$… Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Ocado faces investor pressure as tech growth dream falters Ocado is facing mounting pressure from investors as doubts grow over whether its grocery technology business can deliver the scale of returns once promised. The online grocer turned automation specialist has spent years trying to reposition itself as a global technology provider, selling its warehouse robotics and software to international supermarket partners. However, The Times... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026