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Scientists enhance bioplastics process
Added: 30 Jul 2014
Food waste method could dramatically enhance the way bioplastics are developed, new research sugges…

Innovation spend hits 25-year high
Added: 23 Jul 2014
The number of manufacturers planning to invest in product and process innovation is at its highest …

Foreign investment up in process sectors
Added: 21 Jul 2014
Nearly a fifth of all foreign investment in the UK is going to projects in the process sectors, acc…
Slippery slope
Added: 15 Jul 2014
It may please the bean counters, but a one-grease-fits-all approach may cost companies dearly in th…
Pharma leads manufacturing fall
Added: 9 Jul 2014
UK manufacturing has suffered biggest fall in output since January 2013, with pharmaceuticals among…
Material man
Added: 2 Jul 2014
A culture of risk-taking can help a company to stand out from the crowd, says Imerys process engine…
Waste heat warms local college
Added: 16 Jun 2014
Greiner Packaging’s production plant in Northern Ireland is helping a neighbouring college cut its …
Fertile demand
Added: 11 Jun 2014
Mining firm develops pilot demand response programme at its potash and rock salt facility.

Engineering champions
Added: 3 Jun 2014
This summer will be the busiest for major sporting events since the London 2012 Olympics. John McKe…

Engineering sporting brilliance
Added: 28 May 2014
Here at Process Engineering we aim to please. As the Brazil World Cup approaches, followed by Wimbl…

Plastics and food drive production growth
Added: 9 May 2014
Manufacturing was the strongest area of UK production growth, with process industries such as plast…

Accidents fall at paper firm
Added: 6 May 2014
Pulp and paper manufacturer United Paper Mills (UPM) has seen a decrease in work-related accidents …

Chancellor launches spending consultation
Added: 28 Apr 2014
Chancellor unveils plans to boost science, research and innovation expenditure in the UK.

Sharp rise in manufacturing optimism
Added: 23 Apr 2014
The manufacturing sector has seen a sharp rise in business optimism, according to a survey conducte…

Herts biomass project approved
Added: 23 Apr 2014
Construction of a biomass facility in Hertfordshire will commence next year following the grant of …

Budget: £7bn energy deal for industry
Added: 19 Mar 2014
Chancellor George Osborne today used his annual Budget to announce a package of measures to help en…

Bacteria boost for waste bioplastics
Added: 12 Mar 2014
Bacteria species can enhance the production of bioplastics from waste, according to new research.

Manufacturing employment accelerates
Added: 4 Mar 2014
Growth in manufacturing jobs is now at its fastest rate since May 2011, according to a survey publi…

Industry pushes for Budget energy discounts
Added: 3 Mar 2014
Manufacturing organisations are calling on Chancellor George Osborne to roll back the cost of vario…

UK bioenergy potential failing
Added: 20 Feb 2014
The UK is failing to make the most of its bioenergy generation capabilities, according to new resea…