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.

Ilika’s defence testing opens a new angle on solid-state battery value

Ilika’s latest defence-focused test result highlights how safety validation under extreme conditions could sharpen the commercial case for its Goliath solid-state batteries...

April 3, 2026

Smiths Group finalises DRC Heat Transfer purchase to strengthen Flex-Tek

Smiths has completed its acquisition of DRC Heat Transfer, adding complementary thermal products and solutions to Flex-Tek and strengthening its position in growing markets such as backup power and mission-critical..

April 2, 2026

Gattaca’s Matthew Wragg on H1 results, sector momentum and long-term growth strategy

Gattaca CEO Matthew Wragg outlines the group’s first-half performance, highlights growth across key markets, reviews the InfoSec People acquisition, and explains why the business believes it offers a focused long-term..

April 1, 2026

Grafton Group completes acquisition of Cygnum

Grafton Group plc has completed its acquisition of Cygnum Holdings Limited, expanding its exposure to Ireland’s new-build market and broadening support for customers in offsite timber frame construction...

April 1, 2026

Babcock agrees six-month UK MOD bridge for naval base and submarine support

Babcock has secured a six-month bridging agreement under the Future Maritime Support Programme to continue supporting UK naval bases and the Royal Navy’s in-service submarine fleet while a new long-term..

April 1, 2026

Billington wins £50m of new contracts across energy, education and infrastructure

Billington Holdings has secured new contracts worth around £50 million, including projects in carbon capture, education, rail, semiconductors and data centres, with delivery mainly scheduled for 2026 and 2027...

April 1, 2026

VADO expands Booth & Co with brushed brass across bathroom and kitchen range

VADO has extended its Booth & Co collection with a brushed brass finish across bathroom and kitchen products, making the range broader and easier to specify as a complete scheme...

March 31, 2026

Ilika’s Graeme Purdy highlights defence opportunity for Goliath solid-state batteries

Following successful battlefield-condition safety testing by a UK defence agency, Ilika says its Goliath batteries could support a range of defence applications while the company continues to focus on its..

March 30, 2026

Strix builds a broader investment case beyond kettle controls

Strix is trying to reduce reliance on kettle controls by expanding into components and filtration, which could improve diversification and long-term investor relevance...

March 26, 2026

Abode refreshes Levarto to deepen its appeal in design-led bathroom fittings

Abode has expanded its Levarto bathroom collection to five finishes, strengthening the range’s appeal across more design schemes and supporting its position in premium brassware...

March 25, 2026

Gattaca plc: Momentum Builds as Profit Jumps and Cyber Push Gains Traction (video)

Gattaca plc’s latest half-year update shows a business with momentum in the right places. CEO Matthew Wragg discusses 13% NFI growth, a 187% jump in underlying profit, continued strength in..

March 25, 2026

Gattaca delivers strong H1 2026 with robust profit growth and momentum

Net fee income rose 13% to £21.4m and underlying profit before tax reached £3.0m, reflecting broad-based sector growth, improved efficiency, and successful strategic investments...

March 24, 2026

Ilika targets bioelectronic medicine as next commercial pathway

Ilika is targeting implantable medical technology as a clear next step for commercial adoption of its batteries...

March 23, 2026

Ilika Plc Expanding Commercial Opportunities Following Defence Sector Feedback, Cavendish

The latest research note from Cavendish highlights a promising development for Ilika Plc (LON:IKA), as the company continues to advance its solid-state battery technology into new and potentially lucrative markets...

March 23, 2026

ME Group International reports record 2025 profit driven by laundry growth

ME Group International plc posted £78.2m profit before tax for 2025, up 6.5%, as laundry operations expanded strongly. Revenue rose to £315.4m, with continued investment, increased dividends, and plans to..

March 23, 2026

Smiths Group advances strategy with asset sales and strong H1 performance

Smiths Group reports solid first-half growth and margin improvement, alongside major disposals and a new £1.5bn capital return programme, as it focuses on higher-growth engineering markets...

March 20, 2026

Aqua Optima builds consumer water offering around Lumi dispenser

The Lumi dispenser underpins Aqua Optima’s approach of linking appliances with recurring filter sales...

March 19, 2026

Ilika plc Shares Edge as Battlefield Tests Reveal Goliath Battery Resilience (Video)

Ilika’s Goliath batteries are proving their worth beyond EVs, with live-fire defence tests showcasing exceptional resilience. As geopolitical tensions rise, this unexpected application could open a new commercial pathway while..

March 19, 2026

UK water investment cycle drives near term demand for delivery capacity

A £100bn UK water investment cycle is set to increase demand for civil engineering and labour providers, with execution capacity becoming the key differentiator...

March 18, 2026

Ilika reports positive defence safety test results for solid-state batteries

Ilika says UK defence testing of its Goliath solid-state battery prototypes showed improved safety under extreme conditions, including controlled thermal behaviour compared with conventional lithium-ion cells...

March 18, 2026

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30 June 2026

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29 June 2026

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29 June 2026

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23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

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Industrials

Ilika’s defence testing opens a new angle on solid-state battery value

Ilika’s latest defence-focused test result highlights how safety validation under extreme conditions could sharpen the commercial case for its Goliath solid-state batteries...

April 3, 2026

Smiths Group finalises DRC Heat Transfer purchase to strengthen Flex-Tek

April 2, 2026

Gattaca’s Matthew Wragg on H1 results, sector momentum and long-term growth strategy

April 1, 2026

Grafton Group completes acquisition of Cygnum

April 1, 2026

Babcock agrees six-month UK MOD bridge for naval base and submarine support

April 1, 2026

Billington wins £50m of new contracts across energy, education and infrastructure

April 1, 2026

VADO expands Booth & Co with brushed brass across bathroom and kitchen range

VADO has extended its Booth & Co collection with a brushed brass finish across bathroom and kitchen products, making the range broader and easier to specify as a complete scheme...

March 31, 2026

Ilika’s Graeme Purdy highlights defence opportunity for Goliath solid-state batteries

March 30, 2026

Strix builds a broader investment case beyond kettle controls

Strix is trying to reduce reliance on kettle controls by expanding into components and filtration, which could improve diversification and long-term investor relevance...

March 26, 2026

Abode refreshes Levarto to deepen its appeal in design-led bathroom fittings

Abode has expanded its Levarto bathroom collection to five finishes, strengthening the range’s appeal across more design schemes and supporting its position in premium brassware...

March 25, 2026

Gattaca plc: Momentum Builds as Profit Jumps and Cyber Push Gains Traction (video)

Gattaca plc’s latest half-year update shows a business with momentum in the right places. CEO Matthew Wragg discusses 13% NFI growth, a 187% jump in underlying profit, continued strength in infrastructure, defence and energy, and how the InfoSec acquisition is adding a new cyber security capability with further cross-sell potential still to come...

March 25, 2026

Gattaca delivers strong H1 2026 with robust profit growth and momentum

Net fee income rose 13% to £21.4m and underlying profit before tax reached £3.0m, reflecting broad-based sector growth, improved efficiency, and successful strategic investments...

March 24, 2026

Ilika targets bioelectronic medicine as next commercial pathway

Ilika is targeting implantable medical technology as a clear next step for commercial adoption of its batteries...

March 23, 2026

Ilika Plc Expanding Commercial Opportunities Following Defence Sector Feedback, Cavendish

March 23, 2026

ME Group International reports record 2025 profit driven by laundry growth

March 23, 2026

Smiths Group advances strategy with asset sales and strong H1 performance

Smiths Group reports solid first-half growth and margin improvement, alongside major disposals and a new £1.5bn capital return programme, as it focuses on higher-growth engineering markets...

March 20, 2026

Aqua Optima builds consumer water offering around Lumi dispenser

The Lumi dispenser underpins Aqua Optima’s approach of linking appliances with recurring filter sales...

March 19, 2026

Ilika plc Shares Edge as Battlefield Tests Reveal Goliath Battery Resilience (Video)

March 19, 2026

UK water investment cycle drives near term demand for delivery capacity

A £100bn UK water investment cycle is set to increase demand for civil engineering and labour providers, with execution capacity becoming the key differentiator...

March 18, 2026

Ilika reports positive defence safety test results for solid-state batteries

March 18, 2026