Tom Parker sales manager, Seb Cole, highlights the key brands from around the world for which the company is a UK distributor. The company represents over 70 leading brands, including Aignep, Camozzi, CDC Pneumatics, CEJN, Colder Products Company, E.MC Pneumatics, FasTest, Festo, Master Pneumatic, Oetiker and Sicomat.

The safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz was already in use in the mineral water bottling plant of Italian company ACMI, ensuring that glass bottles were handled smoothly during the filling and sealing process. Now the company has expanded its line to include the Ecopack case packer, which now enables it to pack "in cardboard".

Parker Hannifin will highlight solutions designed to help beverage and liquid food manufacturers protect their brands, enhance safety and reduce costs at drinktec 2025.

At Fachpack from 23-25 September 2025, system provider NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present industry-specific drive solutions for the packaging industry.

The team behind the PPMA Total Show 2025 have confirmed the manufacturers secured for the event to date and offered a preview of the some of the innovative technology visitors can expect to see in action.

Rockwell Automation has released the cybersecurity findings from its 10th annual "State of Smart Manufacturing Report." Drawing insights from more than 1,500 manufacturing leaders across 17 of the top manufacturing countries, the report reflects how cybersecurity is becoming a central business issue. One third of respondents have direct information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity responsibilities.

Regal Rexnord will be exhibiting at drinktec 2025. Visitors will discover how Regal Rexnord delivers end-to-end value for beverage producers, with integrated solutions, predictive services, and trusted technologies that boost productivity, reduce costs and drive sustainable performance.

Schneider Electric has placed first in the 2025 Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain for the third consecutive year.

ERIKS has taken a great step forward in supporting both employee development and customer training with the opening of the newly refurbished multimedia training suite at its Fulfilment Centre of Expertise site in Oldbury in the West Midlands. The suite represents a significant investment in new audio-visual (AV) equipment which will be used to supercharge both team skills and knowledge share with customers.

Just over one month after the release of the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer and co-founder of the West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Cluster, reflects on how significant funding commitments should be allocated to shape the future of UK industry.