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Industry news Grid connection delays halt growth for 1 in 3 firms affected, says research New research reveals 34% of companies that have experienced grid delays say it stopped company growth entirely, while those yet to face the challenge are dramatically underestimating what lies ahead. The UK’s industrial sector is broadly optimistic about growth, with 28% of organisations expecting to expand by 26-50% within the next three years. But a […] Envirotec Magazine · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Conduct to Flagright This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI operating system Conduct, financial crime compliance platform Flagright and more. UKTN tracked £111.62m worth of UK tech investment this week (15 June to 19 June), a 58% week-on-week decrease across five funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Conduct – £44.72m Sector: […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news LARAC South East DEFRA Change Network - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 19 June 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 19 June 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 19 June 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news EC revises AD733 definite measures deadline Patience, some say, is a virtue, and right now it is a virtue needed by those waiting for certainty regarding the European Commission anti-dumping investigation for passenger car and light commercial tyres from China. The Commission may not provide this information now for another two and a half weeks. Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Ward Expands with Four New Sites across the Midlands and Yorkshire Ward has acquired four new sites to increase its metal processing and waste management capabilities nationally, supporting its ambitious growth... Ward Recycling · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Jayar with Yuasa partner in football/battery promotion Jayar Car Parts has partnered with Yuasa with the family-run motor factor giving away footballs with any battery purchase. Running until Sunday 19 July, any customer who purchases a battery will receive a free football and pump, while stocks last. Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Protyre wins TyreSafe Tyre Retailer of the Year Protyre Autocare won a TyreSafe award for its work to remove 7,000 illegal tyres from the UK’s roads every month. Specifically, Protyre was named Tyre Retailer of the Year prize at the 20th annual TyreSafe Awards, held at The Belfry in Warwickshire on 10 June 10. The event was attended by more than 200 delegates from across the road safety, automotive, enforcement, retail, manufacturing and pub… Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Universal Tyres hails ‘milestone’ Tire Cologne Across the three days of The Tire Cologne 2026, the Universal Tyres team reports that they held “countless conversations” with customers and new contacts. Reflecting on the exhibition, CEO, Nathan Gould, said: “The Tire Cologne was a real milestone for Universal Tyres and one that we’ll look back on with a lot of pride. As our first time exhibiting at the show, it gave us the opportunity to spe… Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Recykl looks forward to synergies from China cooperation Polish waste tyre management specialist Grupa Recykl has shared details of its recent engagement in China. On 26 May, company representatives visited Gaoyuan Road Industry Group, one of China’s leading manufacturers of road maintenance technologies and equipment. The meeting focused on sustainable asphalt and bitumen technologies for the repair, maintenance, and relaying of road pavements, as w… Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Zumtobel get EcoVadis Platinum for the first time The Zumtobel Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal for the first time, achieving the highest distinction from the […] Recolight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Luminaire’s wood body ‘has 50 year life’ A new family of timber luminaires launched by French manufacturer Aubrilam is demonstrating how renewable materials can help reduce the […] Recolight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news 1,500 lights on offer from reuse initiative Over 1,500 luminaires – many barely used – are being offered at a fraction of their original cost to industry […] Recolight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Women in Packaging Excellence Awards | Gala evening celebrates women driving packaging The second edition of Women in Packaging Excellence Awards took place last night, celebrating the achievements of women throughout the packaging supply chain. Packaging News (UK) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | Fiona Dobson, Sujoy Bose, Gerald Rebitzer Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Imported materials leave Scotland exposed, says Zero Waste Scotland New analysis from Zero Waste Scotland has found that 43% of all materials used in Scotland are imported. The organisation also found that 66% of the critical raw materials required for support sectors including construction, food, energy and manufacturing are imported. Zero Waste Scotland said the figures demonstrate how dependent the Scottish economy remains on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Continental develops range enhancing tyre for Renault As part of its strategic partnership with Renault Group, Continental has developed a highly efficient tyre that significantly increases the range of electric vehicles. The tyre maker says its joint efforts with Renault’s innovation teams resulted in a tyre with up to 35 per cent lower rolling resistance than needed to gain the EU tyre label’s top A rating. Continental calculates that for an ave… Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news John Lewis Partnership pledges 1,000 roles for young people by 2030 The parent company of Waitrose, John Lewis Partnership, has announced 1,000 new roles to support young people who experienced care by 2030, which marks a doubling of its previous target.… Grocery Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Anna King appointed to UKRI board Anna King, a longstanding executive in the British health sector, has been appointed to the board of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Announced by Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall, King will be made a non-executive member of the UKRI board starting from September 2026. King is currently the commercial director at the Health […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Sentury planing future European tyre plant in Balkans It pays to attend to details at a tyre exhibition. During The Tire Cologne 2026 our Italian colleagues at PneusNews.it did exactly that when reading the wall graphics at the Sentury stand, which led to a conversation with sales manager Can Gedik accompanied by TBR Europe head of business, Jeff Wu. Here, Gedik takes stock of the German trade fair, analyzes distribution strategies in Europe and o… Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news A&M EDM Explores High-Growth Markets Through Regional Programme As manufacturing businesses across the West Midlands look to strengthen resilience and diversify into high-growth markets, the Supply Chain Transition Programme, delivered by the Supply Smarter Consortium for the West Midlands Investment Zone and the Mayor of the West Midlands’, is providing targeted support to help firms pivot into new supply chains and seize emerging opportunities. A&M EDM, a… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news The LIA Announces Sponsors for TECH-X 2026 The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) is pleased to announce its sponsors of the 2026 TECH-X conference, taking place on Thursday 2nd July 2026, at Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre, Birmingham. Joining this year’s event are Legrand, Sales Layer, DALI Alliance, ECN, Helvar, CEF, and Tamlite Lighting, with Luceco sponsoring the drinks reception. TECH-X was created to reflect sector-… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Frederick Michell – Countdown to DRS: how to be ready for the DRS Deadline DRS is coming fast — but what will it actually mean for your business? Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Meet Michelin’s Urban Tree The weather’s warming up, which makes this news from Michelin very well timed. As part of its move ‘beyond tyres’, the French company has been working on a solution to soothe the impact of “the increasing frequency of heatwaves in urban areas and during large-scale events.” It has now announced an acceleration of development for the OYA Urban Tree, a smart inflatable shading solution. Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news European ELV Regulation approved: a historic step for circular vehicle recycling The European Parliament has approved the new ELV Regulation, replacing the 2000 Directive with a broader circularity framework covering vehicle design, parts reuse, recycled materials, producer responsibility, export controls, traceability and digital vehicle passports. Auto Recycling World · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Experts: Why carbon removal needs a ‘major scale up’ to return warming to 1.5C Last week, more than 260 researchers convened in Milan to discuss the opportunities, challenges and... Carbon Brief · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Valeo expands remanufactured parts coverage by 22 million vehicles Valeo Service UK has added 105 references to its remanufactured rotating electrics and air conditioning ranges, extending application coverage for distributors and independent workshops across Europe. Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Move fast and scale safe – making the AI Growth Lab work for legal tech Last week, the Ministry of Justice announced the launch of the advisory AI Growth Labs, a new advisory sandbox designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services by helping innovators navigate existing regulatory frameworks. The legal sector is the first to participate, driven by strong industry demand and government recognition that […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news E-Journals - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news FEAD welcomes the adoption of End-of-life vehicles regulation as a step forward for European circularity FEAD has welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation, saying the final text strengthens circularity through post-consumer recycled plastic targets, a mirror clause for plastics, reinforced EPR and recognition of Authorised Treatment Facilities in the ELV treatment chain. Auto Recycling World · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news NAMA appoints Wilson assistant chair National Association of Motor Auctions has appointed Ricky Wilson, director and auctioneer at Wilsons Auctions, as its new Assistant Chair. The longstanding NAMA board member brings extensive industry experience to the role and will support the association’s promotion of high standards and best practice in the sector. Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Lakeside shopping centre unveils Brompton Arcade transformation Lakeside shopping centre has unveiled Brompton Arcade, formerly Brompton Walk, and its strategic repositioning as “a vibrant hub for independent businesses, local entrepreneurs and experience-led operations”. Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Skip firm fined £30k over welding fume breaches A Lancashire skip manufacturer has been fined £30,000 after failing to protect workers from exposure to carcinogenic welding fumes at its Thornton-Cleveleys site. Samson Containers was found guilty at Warrington Magistrates’ Court of failing to comply with two Improvement Notices, contrary to Section 33(1)(g) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Faster Webfleet connectivity for Volkswagen Group vehicles Thanks to a new partnership between Webfleet and Volkswagen Group Info Services AG, fleet operators can now connect vehicles from six Volkswagen Group brands directly to the Bridgestone fleet management solution via the OEM.connect factory-fit connectivity programme. This enables fleets running Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Škoda, Seat, Cupra and Audi vehicles to ac… Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Forever chemicals in Great Lakes reveal 42-year story of contamination A major study spanning more than four decades has traced how toxic ‘forever chemicals’ have moved through the Great Lakes, revealing a complex picture of contamination that varies dramatically between each lake and the wildlife that live there. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame analysed 42 years of biological records, synthesising 50 studies containing […] Environment Journal · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Pirelli launches Cinturato Gravel RH and RM bicycle tyres Pirelli has completed the renewal of its gravel tyre range with the launch of the Cinturato Gravel RH and Cinturato Gravel RM, both produced at its Milan-Bollate plant using FSC-certified natural rubber. The two additions sit within Pirelli’s High-Performance Line and are aimed at riders seeking faster rolling performance, control and reliability across modern gravel racing and riding condition… Tyrepress · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco and Waitrose among names to join dunnhumby retail media pilot Tesco, B&Q, John Lewis and Waitrose are taking part in a series of pilots for a new dunnhumby retail media alliance designed to make it easier for brands to run… Grocery Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco, B&Q, John Lewis and Waitrose among names to join dunnhumby retail media pilot Tesco, B&Q, John Lewis and Waitrose are taking part in a series of pilots for a new dunnhumby retail media alliance designed to make it easier for brands to run campaigns across multiple retailers. The dunnhumby network alliance has been launched to tackle fragmentation across retail media, one of the sector’s biggest barriers to scale.... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Rubicon Raw launches summer marketing campaign Energy drink brand Rubicon Raw has launched a marketing campaign, ‘Feel Real Alive’, which includes £1 promotional price-marked cans and social content. Running from June onwards, the marketing activity aims… Grocery Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op encourages consumers to ‘pop to the Co-op’ in new campaign Convenience retailer Co-op has unveiled a new creative platform to encourage consumers to ‘Pop to Co-op’. Devised by creative agency VCCP, the marketing drive highlights the benefits of convenience shopping and centres on a phrase that is already in the public’s vernacular, ‘popping to Co-op’. It aims to highlight that the retailer is always there... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026