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.

BTG Consulting acquires MVLOnline.co.uk

BTG Consulting plc has acquired MVLOnline.co.uk, a specialist solvent liquidations website, expanding its digital support for businesses and directors...

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses Stereax revenues and Goliath opportunities

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses first Stereax revenues, grant support for Goliath, EV market trends, and opportunities in defence and e-bikes...

Gattaca’s STEM focus puts leadership execution in view

Gattaca’s leadership reset under Matthew Wragg gives investors a clearer view of its STEM recruitment focus, staff retention gains and execution priorities...

MERLYN expands its premium design platform into pet care

MERLYN’s Velvet Paw launch extends its premium showering expertise into indoor pet care, targeting design-conscious homes with a made-to-order dog shower for utility and boot rooms...

Strix targets everyday demand across health, wellness and home appliances

Strix is expanding its home appliance relevance through practical products aimed at safer, simpler and more sustainable everyday living...

Mitie Group reports FY26 revenue growth and record order book

Mitie Group posted a 10.5% rise in FY26 revenue to £5.6bn, with operating profit before other items up 13% and a record £16.3bn order book...

Zotefoams update strengthens the investment case

Zotefoams’ latest update shows a stronger, broader growth business than the current valuation appears to recognise...

Ilika positions solid state batteries for the future of implantable neurostimulation

Ilika’s Stereax solid state battery technology supports the development of smaller, safer and more practical implantable neurostimulation devices for emerging medical applications...

Hercules strengthens workforce credentials as compliance focus sharpens

Hercules PLC’s Workforce Assured accreditation reinforces its focus on compliant labour supply, operational discipline and trusted positioning in UK infrastructure markets...

Booth Industries demonstrated safety-critical rail capability on HS1

Booth Industries’ HS1 delivery highlighted its ability to provide reliable, safety-critical tunnel systems for major rail infrastructure...

Chemring H1 results in line as record order book supports growth

Chemring reported H1 2026 revenue up 7% to £237.3m, with a record £1.4bn order book and unchanged full-year expectations. Underlying operating profit fell 8% to £24.5m as the group continued..

Hunting CEO Jim Johnson to retire by mid-2027

Hunting says Chief Executive Jim Johnson has given notice of his intention to retire as a director by mid-2027, with the Nomination Committee beginning a succession process...

Ilika advances manufacturing readiness for solid-state batteries

Ilika’s collaboration with UKBIC shows how manufacturing validation is helping move its Goliath pouch cell technology closer to commercial readiness...

Hercules builds scale as infrastructure demand supports growth

Hercules has reported higher revenue and profit as acquisitions strengthen its position in UK infrastructure and power services...

Erosion protection supports Hardide’s role in critical industrial markets

Hardide’s erosion guide highlights how specialist coatings can support longer component life, reduced maintenance risk and stronger positioning in critical industrial markets...

Carbon data takes on greater commercial importance for SMEs

Matchtech shows how stronger carbon data can help SMEs manage risk, support customer relationships and make better business decisions...

Billington secures education steelwork contract with clear delivery timeline

Billington Structures has won the steelwork contract for the new Wales High School development, strengthening its education sector project base...

Bodycote maintains FY26 outlook as core revenues rise

Bodycote reported 9.0% constant-currency core revenue growth for the first four months of 2026, supported by Aerospace & Defence and Industrial Gas Turbines, while maintaining its full-year outlook...

Hardide wins £2.4m North American energy sector order

Hardide says the new orders cover the customer’s expected requirements for FY26 and will materially improve revenue and financial performance expectations for the year...

Zotefoams reports strong start to 2026 with revenue up 26%

Zotefoams reported revenue of £64.1 million for the four months to 30 April 2026, driven by strong demand, OKC’s contribution, and growth in North America and Asia. Full-year expectations remain..
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BTG Consulting acquires MVLOnline.co.uk

BTG Consulting plc has acquired MVLOnline.co.uk, a specialist solvent liquidations website, expanding its digital support for businesses and directors...

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses Stereax revenues and Goliath opportunities

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses first Stereax revenues, grant support for Goliath, EV market trends, and opportunities in defence and e-bikes...

Gattaca’s STEM focus puts leadership execution in view

Gattaca’s leadership reset under Matthew Wragg gives investors a clearer view of its STEM recruitment focus, staff retention gains and execution priorities...

MERLYN expands its premium design platform into pet care

MERLYN’s Velvet Paw launch extends its premium showering expertise into indoor pet care, targeting design-conscious homes with a made-to-order dog shower for utility and boot rooms...

Strix targets everyday demand across health, wellness and home appliances

Strix is expanding its home appliance relevance through practical products aimed at safer, simpler and more sustainable everyday living...

Mitie Group reports FY26 revenue growth and record order book

Mitie Group posted a 10.5% rise in FY26 revenue to £5.6bn, with operating profit before other items up 13% and a record £16.3bn order book...

Zotefoams update strengthens the investment case

Zotefoams’ latest update shows a stronger, broader growth business than the current valuation appears to recognise...

Ilika positions solid state batteries for the future of implantable neurostimulation

Ilika’s Stereax solid state battery technology supports the development of smaller, safer and more practical implantable neurostimulation devices for emerging medical applications...

Hercules strengthens workforce credentials as compliance focus sharpens

Hercules PLC’s Workforce Assured accreditation reinforces its focus on compliant labour supply, operational discipline and trusted positioning in UK infrastructure markets...

Booth Industries demonstrated safety-critical rail capability on HS1

Booth Industries’ HS1 delivery highlighted its ability to provide reliable, safety-critical tunnel systems for major rail infrastructure...

Chemring H1 results in line as record order book supports growth

Chemring reported H1 2026 revenue up 7% to £237.3m, with a record £1.4bn order book and unchanged full-year expectations. Underlying operating profit fell 8% to £24.5m as the group continued investing in Energetics capacity...

Hunting CEO Jim Johnson to retire by mid-2027

Hunting says Chief Executive Jim Johnson has given notice of his intention to retire as a director by mid-2027, with the Nomination Committee beginning a succession process...

Ilika advances manufacturing readiness for solid-state batteries

Ilika’s collaboration with UKBIC shows how manufacturing validation is helping move its Goliath pouch cell technology closer to commercial readiness...

Hercules builds scale as infrastructure demand supports growth

Hercules has reported higher revenue and profit as acquisitions strengthen its position in UK infrastructure and power services...

Erosion protection supports Hardide’s role in critical industrial markets

Hardide’s erosion guide highlights how specialist coatings can support longer component life, reduced maintenance risk and stronger positioning in critical industrial markets...

Carbon data takes on greater commercial importance for SMEs

Matchtech shows how stronger carbon data can help SMEs manage risk, support customer relationships and make better business decisions...

Billington secures education steelwork contract with clear delivery timeline

Billington Structures has won the steelwork contract for the new Wales High School development, strengthening its education sector project base...

Bodycote maintains FY26 outlook as core revenues rise

Bodycote reported 9.0% constant-currency core revenue growth for the first four months of 2026, supported by Aerospace & Defence and Industrial Gas Turbines, while maintaining its full-year outlook...

Hardide wins £2.4m North American energy sector order

Hardide says the new orders cover the customer’s expected requirements for FY26 and will materially improve revenue and financial performance expectations for the year...

Zotefoams reports strong start to 2026 with revenue up 26%

Zotefoams reported revenue of £64.1 million for the four months to 30 April 2026, driven by strong demand, OKC’s contribution, and growth in North America and Asia. Full-year expectations remain unchanged...
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