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TPL Vision's Modular M30 Spotlight Range

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21/11/2025

TPL Vision's Modular M30 Spotlight Range

Introducing the complete Modular M30 Spotlight Range. Available in 3 Powerful Variations.

21/11/2025

Vacuum reduces maintenance effort and operating costs in pasta production

The traditional company WOLF NUDELN GmbH chose MINK claw vacuum pumps from Busch Vacuum Solutions for its manufacturing processes.

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14/11/2025

Machinery Update - November/December

Members News 04/11/2025

Introducing the Farleygreene Gallery Lifter: a smarter, safer way to maintain large industrial sieves

The new industrial sieve gallery lifter from Farleygreene , designed to make large sieve maintenance simpler, safer and faster.

Leading UK Distributor of Industrial Vacuum & Pneumatic Equipment

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04/11/2025

Leading UK Distributor of Industrial Vacuum & Pneumatic Equipment

Leading UK Distributor of Industrial Vacuum & Pneumatic Equipment Simmatic Automation Specialists is an award winning, leading UK distributor of industrial vacuum & pneumatic equipment, based in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.

Members News 28/10/2025

Hands-on Workshops: Learn & Explore Additive Manufacturing for Free

Additive Manufacturing Winter Workshops 2025: Discover practical applications of 3D printing for the factory floor this November.

All-Fill Series 1 Micro Filler: Precision Powder Filling for the Pharmaceutical Industry

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22/10/2025

All-Fill Series 1 Micro Filler: Precision Powder Filling for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, accuracy, repeatability, and compliance are everything.

Members News 21/10/2025

A smarter approach to labelling. Reducing costs and waste by moving on-demand label printing.

In today’s fast-paced and resource-conscious business environment, organisations are increasingly turning to solutions that offer both operational efficiency and environmental benefits.