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.

How faster refurbishment can reduce project pressure

Orbis used Fibo wall panels to complete a bathroom refurbishment within a one-week timeframe, addressing installation speed, hygiene, durability and ongoing maintenance requirements...

TR Fastenings supplies hardware for medical applications

TR Fastenings supplies standard and bespoke fasteners and components to medical equipment manufacturers, including specialist hardware designed for healthcare applications such as face visors and hands-free door operation...

Erosion can cut the service life of oil and gas frac sleeves

Erosion can alter the critical surfaces of oil and gas frac sleeves, affecting sealing, stage isolation and operation. Hardide's coating technology is designed to protect these surfaces from abrasive fluids..

Ilika’s Stereax batteries to be represented at MD&M Midwest 2026

Ilika's Stereax miniature solid-state batteries will be represented by Cirtec Medical at MD&M Midwest in Minneapolis as the company continues to develop medical device applications...

Volution reports 15.7% revenue growth as adjusted operating margin reaches 23.2%

Volution Group increased revenue 15.7% to £484.8m in FY26, while adjusted operating profit rose 20.2% to £112.4m. Organic revenue growth was 2.8% at constant currency, with Continental Europe and Australasia..

What is thermostatic showering and how does it work?

A thermostatic shower automatically adjusts the hot and cold water supply to maintain a more consistent temperature, while built-in temperature controls can provide additional protection against hot water...

IMI agrees €63m acquisition of iSMA CONTROLLI

IMI has agreed to acquire intelligent building automation provider iSMA CONTROLLI for €63 million, adding smart-connected building solutions to its Climate Control sector...

Galliford Try appointed to £1.6bn Oxford Inspire framework

Galliford Try has been appointed to Lot 2 of the University of Oxford's Oxford Inspire construction framework, worth up to £1.6 billion over eight years for projects exceeding £15 million...

Hercules plc: £5m Q4 Wins Put £50m+ Civil Projects Ambition in Focus (video)

Hercules CEO Brusk Korkmaz discusses £5m of new Civil Projects contracts, the £104bn-plus AMP8 investment programme and how stronger self-delivery capability could help the division win larger projects. He also..

Avingtrans plc: Record £163m Revenue, 90% Order Cover and Adaptix Nears Commercial Breakthrough

Avingtrans CEO Steve McQuillan discusses record £163m revenue, more than 90% order coverage and growing nuclear opportunities, while Adaptix moves from regulatory approvals towards commercial orthopaedic sales...

Galliford Try appointed to £3bn West Midlands framework

Galliford Try has been appointed to the £3 billion Constructing West Midlands Framework, securing access to public sector building projects worth more than £10 million...

Hercules wins £5m of UK water sector contracts

Hercules has secured around £5 million of new civil engineering and infrastructure contracts in the Thames Water region, with most work due to be completed within six months...

James Cropper wins award for London Packaging Week showcase

James Cropper won the Most Interactive Stand award at London Packaging Week 2026, showcasing its colour expertise, manufacturing heritage and specialist paper capabilities...

Billington Structures invests in fabrication skills to support future growth

Billington Structures has launched its Fabrication Academy with 15 apprentices, establishing a training programme to develop skilled workers and support future workforce requirements...

Choosing between a bath, shower or both

Compare freestanding baths, shower-over-bath combinations, walk-in showers, wet rooms and double showers to find the right setup for your bathroom...

Hardide appoints Dr Yuri Zhuk as Chief Technology Officer

Hardide plc (AIM: HDD) has appointed Dr Yuri Zhuk as Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for product development, intellectual property and operational excellence. He has stepped down from the Board..

Costain appointed to £4.29bn Pagabo infrastructure framework

Costain Group PLC (LSE:COST) has been appointed as one of three suppliers to Lot 1 of Pagabo’s National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026. The four-year framework..

Hercules appoints new CFO to support next phase of growth

Hercules plc (LON:HERC), the leading UK power and infrastructure services group, has announced that Paul Wheatcroft, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, has informed the Board of his intention to..

Matchtech Expands Female Talent Pipeline in Defence

Matchtech is working with defence organisations to increase female representation by widening recruitment pipelines, supporting flexible working and creating clearer opportunities for career development and progression...

Hardide links longer-lasting hardware to more sustainable semiconductor manufacturing

Hardide says longer-lasting semiconductor manufacturing hardware can reduce component replacement, maintenance and material consumption, making equipment durability another factor in efforts to improve manufacturing sustainability...
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How faster refurbishment can reduce project pressure

Orbis used Fibo wall panels to complete a bathroom refurbishment within a one-week timeframe, addressing installation speed, hygiene, durability and ongoing maintenance requirements...

TR Fastenings supplies hardware for medical applications

TR Fastenings supplies standard and bespoke fasteners and components to medical equipment manufacturers, including specialist hardware designed for healthcare applications such as face visors and hands-free door operation...

Erosion can cut the service life of oil and gas frac sleeves

Erosion can alter the critical surfaces of oil and gas frac sleeves, affecting sealing, stage isolation and operation. Hardide's coating technology is designed to protect these surfaces from abrasive fluids and extend component service life...

Ilika’s Stereax batteries to be represented at MD&M Midwest 2026

Ilika's Stereax miniature solid-state batteries will be represented by Cirtec Medical at MD&M Midwest in Minneapolis as the company continues to develop medical device applications...

Volution reports 15.7% revenue growth as adjusted operating margin reaches 23.2%

Volution Group increased revenue 15.7% to £484.8m in FY26, while adjusted operating profit rose 20.2% to £112.4m. Organic revenue growth was 2.8% at constant currency, with Continental Europe and Australasia offsetting weaker UK market conditions. Adjusted EPS increased 15.4% to 38.2p and the dividend rose 18.5% to 12.8p per share...

What is thermostatic showering and how does it work?

A thermostatic shower automatically adjusts the hot and cold water supply to maintain a more consistent temperature, while built-in temperature controls can provide additional protection against hot water...

IMI agrees €63m acquisition of iSMA CONTROLLI

IMI has agreed to acquire intelligent building automation provider iSMA CONTROLLI for €63 million, adding smart-connected building solutions to its Climate Control sector...

Galliford Try appointed to £1.6bn Oxford Inspire framework

Galliford Try has been appointed to Lot 2 of the University of Oxford's Oxford Inspire construction framework, worth up to £1.6 billion over eight years for projects exceeding £15 million...

Hercules plc: £5m Q4 Wins Put £50m+ Civil Projects Ambition in Focus (video)

Hercules CEO Brusk Korkmaz discusses £5m of new Civil Projects contracts, the £104bn-plus AMP8 investment programme and how stronger self-delivery capability could help the division win larger projects. He also sets out an ambition for Civil Projects delivery to potentially exceed £50m a year within five years...

Avingtrans plc: Record £163m Revenue, 90% Order Cover and Adaptix Nears Commercial Breakthrough

Avingtrans CEO Steve McQuillan discusses record £163m revenue, more than 90% order coverage and growing nuclear opportunities, while Adaptix moves from regulatory approvals towards commercial orthopaedic sales...

Galliford Try appointed to £3bn West Midlands framework

Galliford Try has been appointed to the £3 billion Constructing West Midlands Framework, securing access to public sector building projects worth more than £10 million...

Hercules wins £5m of UK water sector contracts

Hercules has secured around £5 million of new civil engineering and infrastructure contracts in the Thames Water region, with most work due to be completed within six months...

James Cropper wins award for London Packaging Week showcase

James Cropper won the Most Interactive Stand award at London Packaging Week 2026, showcasing its colour expertise, manufacturing heritage and specialist paper capabilities...

Billington Structures invests in fabrication skills to support future growth

Billington Structures has launched its Fabrication Academy with 15 apprentices, establishing a training programme to develop skilled workers and support future workforce requirements...

Choosing between a bath, shower or both

Compare freestanding baths, shower-over-bath combinations, walk-in showers, wet rooms and double showers to find the right setup for your bathroom...

Hardide appoints Dr Yuri Zhuk as Chief Technology Officer

Hardide plc (AIM: HDD) has appointed Dr Yuri Zhuk as Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for product development, intellectual property and operational excellence. He has stepped down from the Board to focus on supporting the Group’s growth...

Costain appointed to £4.29bn Pagabo infrastructure framework

Costain Group PLC (LSE:COST) has been appointed as one of three suppliers to Lot 1 of Pagabo’s National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026. The four-year framework runs to 2030 and provides access to public sector infrastructure projects across rail, roads, aviation, water, energy, defence and civil nuclear...

Matchtech Expands Female Talent Pipeline in Defence

Matchtech is working with defence organisations to increase female representation by widening recruitment pipelines, supporting flexible working and creating clearer opportunities for career development and progression...

Hardide links longer-lasting hardware to more sustainable semiconductor manufacturing

Hardide says longer-lasting semiconductor manufacturing hardware can reduce component replacement, maintenance and material consumption, making equipment durability another factor in efforts to improve manufacturing sustainability...
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