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New Make UK research shows Industry needs to double down on tackling wellbeing and workplace stress
Britain’s manufacturers are world leaders in tackling overall health & safety but need to step up efforts to address the specific issues of psychological health such as wellbeing and stress in the workplace, according to new research published today by Make UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
BAE Systems and Frankenburg Technologies team up to advance counter-drone tech
BAE Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with defence start-up Frankenburg Technologies to explore collaboration on counter-drone technologies, as the UK defence sector seeks faster, lower-cost responses to evolving aerial threats. Read more via The Manufacturer
Chemistry in a crisis: manufacturing for humanitarian needs
Hydrachem has spent more than 50 years developing stable, rapidly deployable OASIS water-purification tablets, using troclosene sodium chemistry, scalable manufacturing and crisis-ready logistics, to deliver safe drinking water quickly and reliably to communities affected by disasters, conflict and humanitarian emergencies. Read more via The Manufacturer
Fox’s Burton’s Companies, delivers strong 2024/2025 performance as innovation powers growth
Fox’s Burton’s Company Group Limited (FBC UK) has reported a year of strong growth and market leading performance in its latest results for the year ending 31 August 2025, with consolidated revenues of £695m, up 9% from the previous year. Read more via The Manufacturer
QIC Trims boosts capacity with new eco-friendly paint line
A Buckingham-based interior systems manufacturer is expanding its production capabilities after investing in a new powder coating paint line, aimed at meeting rising demand from the construction and fit-out sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer
