Industrials

Companies involved in the manufacture of machinery, hand‑held tools and industrial products. The sector also includes aerospace and defence contractors and firms providing transportation services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc, BAE Systems plc, GKN plc, Smiths Group plc, Weir Group plc and FirstGroup plc.

Merlyn and Vado align for strategic showcase at KBB Birmingham 2026

Merlyn and Vado to showcase coordinated bathroom solutions on a joint stand at KBB Birmingham 2026, highlighting Norcros’s integrated brand strategy...

January 28, 2026

Avation delivers ATR 72-600 to Colombian airline Clic Air

Avation PLC has delivered an ATR 72-600 aircraft to Clic Air under a six-year lease agreement, marking the successful transition of aircraft MSN 1473...

January 28, 2026

UK offshore wind gains scale, backing long-term investment

UK auction secures record offshore wind capacity, setting up long-term investment across supply chain...

January 27, 2026

Mitie Group delivers double-digit Q3 FY26 revenue growth and maintains FY26 outlook

Mitie reported a 10% increase in Q3 FY26 revenue to £1.45bn, supported by organic growth, recent acquisitions and continued strong demand across facilities management and compliance services...

January 27, 2026

Hercules secures strategic role in UK energy network supply chain

Hercules joins Balfour Beatty’s preferred supplier list, advancing its role in UK energy infrastructure...

January 26, 2026

Surface Transforms targets break-even as revenue jumps

Surface Transforms expects £27m in 2026 sales as it targets breakeven and scales output...

January 26, 2026

Babcock reports strong Q3 trading and confirms FY26 margin target

Babcock International Group reported continued strong performance in the third quarter, with organic revenue growth and further margin progression...

January 23, 2026

The evolution of the shower

The shower’s evolution, from waterfall to wetroom, tracks centuries of innovation, infrastructure and consumer demand...

January 22, 2026

Zotefoams reports record profits and 7.2% revenue growth for FY2025

Zotefoams expects full-year revenue of £158.5m for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 7.2% year on year and ahead of market expectations...

January 22, 2026

Ilika reports on-track progress across Stereax and Goliath in H1 2025/26

Ilika reports unaudited half-year results to 31 October 2025, highlighting on-schedule delivery of key commercial milestones across its Stereax medical battery and Goliath EV battery programmes, alongside continued customer validation, pilot-line commissioning, and £4.2m fundraising to support its roadmap...

January 22, 2026

Strix builds long-term growth on appliance safety controls

Strix supplies safety and temperature controls for kettles and appliances, giving brands a proven solution that meets global standards...

January 21, 2026

Offshore wind auction adds visibility for Tekmar’s growth pipeline

UK offshore wind auction supports visibility and scale in Tekmar’s target market...

January 21, 2026

Avation secures 12-year lease with Cambodian Airways for ATR 72-600

Avation signs a 12-year lease with Cambodian Airways, further securing long-term income from its ATR 72-600 orderbook...

January 21, 2026

Experian posts 12% Q3 revenue growth as momentum continues

Experian reported 12% revenue growth at actual exchange rates and 8% organic growth for the quarter ended 31 December 2025...

January 21, 2026

Ilika secures first commercial Stereax electrode order from Cirtec Medical

Ilika has received its first revenue-generating purchase order from Cirtec Medical for the supply of Stereax electrodes, marking the transition of their partnership into commercial production...

January 21, 2026

Hercules added to Balfour Beatty Preferred Supplier List for power projects

Hercules plc has secured a position on Balfour Beatty’s Preferred Supplier List for Power Transmission & Distribution work, enabling it to provide specialist labour across substations, cabling and civils as UK investment in energy infrastructure continues to grow...

January 19, 2026

Surface Transforms FY25 update: Revenue up 120% as manufacturing improvements progress

For the year ended 31 December 2025, Surface Transforms delivered record second-half revenue, significantly reduced operating losses, and continued improvements in production yield...

January 19, 2026

LAICA’s Bi‑Flux® offers a distinct alternative to standard water filters

LAICA’s Bi‑Flux® system filtered tap water while retaining natural minerals, offering a distinctive approach to household water treatment...

January 16, 2026

Johnson Service Group reports resilient revenue growth and strong profit progress in FY2025

Johnson Service Group expects full-year revenue for 2025 to rise 4.3% to £535.6 million, supported by resilient HORECA trading and stable Workwear volumes...

January 16, 2026

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Q&As

Pharos Energy targets growth after pivotal 2025 (LON:PHAR)

21 January 2026

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall on record £42.5m Omantel contract win (LON:CER)

19 January 2026

Great Western Mining’s new CEO on Nevada growth potential (LON:GWMO)

16 January 2026

Hardman & Co

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 CMD: good returns from low-risk PE model

10 December 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI): Investor Day: opportunities aplenty

2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments: What RECI brings to investors

15 September 2025

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

8 September 2025

Green News

Ilika Plc: Solid-State Breakthroughs Put Stereax and Goliath in the Spotlight (Video)

23 January 2026

Drax expands FlexGen platform with Flexitricity acquisition

21 January 2026

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Alkemy Capital Gains Momentum with Major 5 Year Glencore Deal and Project Financing – Zeus

28 January 2026

Time Finance Delivers Positive Interim Results, Signals Confidence for Future Growth – Cavendish

28 January 2026

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28 January 2026

Record plc Reports Strong Momentum and Record AUM – Panmure Liberum

27 January 2026

The Artisanal Spirits Company Sees Stabilisation and Growth Potential, Says Panmure Liberum

26 January 2026

Funds

Global Opportunities Trust: Cash builds as valuations rise | New Research

28 January 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd doubles index performance with 56% share price growth in 2025

27 January 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations sees 40% share price growth on China equities recovery (LON:FCSS)

27 January 2026

Fidelity Asian Values plc highlights stock selection driving outperformance (LON:FAS)

27 January 2026

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Cranswick PLC (CWK.L) Stock Analysis: A Gourmet Play with a 10.96% Potential Upside

28 January 2026

City of London Investment Trust (CTY.L) Stock Analysis: An Insight into Its 71.60% Revenue Growth and 3.99% Dividend Yield

28 January 2026

Computacenter PLC (CCC.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Growth with a 4.02% Potential Upside

28 January 2026

Burberry Group PLC (BRBY.L) Stock Analysis: Can Luxury’s Iconic Brand Deliver a 16% Upside?

28 January 2026

Coats Group PLC (COA.L) Stock Analysis: Uncovering a 33% Upside Potential with Strong Buy Ratings

28 January 2026

March 5, 2025

Merlyn and Vado align for strategic showcase at KBB Birmingham 2026

Merlyn and Vado to showcase coordinated bathroom solutions on a joint stand at KBB Birmingham 2026, highlighting Norcros’s integrated brand strategy...

January 28, 2026

Avation delivers ATR 72-600 to Colombian airline Clic Air

Avation PLC has delivered an ATR 72-600 aircraft to Clic Air under a six-year lease agreement, marking the successful transition of aircraft MSN 1473...

January 28, 2026

UK offshore wind gains scale, backing long-term investment

UK auction secures record offshore wind capacity, setting up long-term investment across supply chain...

January 27, 2026

Mitie Group delivers double-digit Q3 FY26 revenue growth and maintains FY26 outlook

Mitie reported a 10% increase in Q3 FY26 revenue to £1.45bn, supported by organic growth, recent acquisitions and continued strong demand across facilities management and compliance services...

January 27, 2026

Hercules secures strategic role in UK energy network supply chain

Hercules joins Balfour Beatty’s preferred supplier list, advancing its role in UK energy infrastructure...

January 26, 2026

Surface Transforms targets break-even as revenue jumps

Surface Transforms expects £27m in 2026 sales as it targets breakeven and scales output...

January 26, 2026

Babcock reports strong Q3 trading and confirms FY26 margin target

Babcock International Group reported continued strong performance in the third quarter, with organic revenue growth and further margin progression...

January 23, 2026

The evolution of the shower

The shower’s evolution, from waterfall to wetroom, tracks centuries of innovation, infrastructure and consumer demand...

January 22, 2026

Zotefoams reports record profits and 7.2% revenue growth for FY2025

Zotefoams expects full-year revenue of £158.5m for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 7.2% year on year and ahead of market expectations...

January 22, 2026

Ilika reports on-track progress across Stereax and Goliath in H1 2025/26

January 22, 2026

Strix builds long-term growth on appliance safety controls

Strix supplies safety and temperature controls for kettles and appliances, giving brands a proven solution that meets global standards...

January 21, 2026

Offshore wind auction adds visibility for Tekmar’s growth pipeline

UK offshore wind auction supports visibility and scale in Tekmar’s target market...

January 21, 2026

Avation secures 12-year lease with Cambodian Airways for ATR 72-600

Avation signs a 12-year lease with Cambodian Airways, further securing long-term income from its ATR 72-600 orderbook...

January 21, 2026

Experian posts 12% Q3 revenue growth as momentum continues

Experian reported 12% revenue growth at actual exchange rates and 8% organic growth for the quarter ended 31 December 2025...

January 21, 2026

Ilika secures first commercial Stereax electrode order from Cirtec Medical

Ilika has received its first revenue-generating purchase order from Cirtec Medical for the supply of Stereax electrodes, marking the transition of their partnership into commercial production...

January 21, 2026

Hercules added to Balfour Beatty Preferred Supplier List for power projects

January 19, 2026

Surface Transforms FY25 update: Revenue up 120% as manufacturing improvements progress

For the year ended 31 December 2025, Surface Transforms delivered record second-half revenue, significantly reduced operating losses, and continued improvements in production yield...

January 19, 2026

LAICA’s Bi‑Flux® offers a distinct alternative to standard water filters

LAICA’s Bi‑Flux® system filtered tap water while retaining natural minerals, offering a distinctive approach to household water treatment...

January 16, 2026

Johnson Service Group reports resilient revenue growth and strong profit progress in FY2025

Johnson Service Group expects full-year revenue for 2025 to rise 4.3% to £535.6 million, supported by resilient HORECA trading and stable Workwear volumes...