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.

Paarden Eiland maintains strong appeal as central industrial node

Norcros plc (LON:NXR) is a leading B2B producer of branded bathroom and kitchen products for its UK, South African and selected export markets. The portfolio is characterised by strong individual..

March 17, 2026

Zotefoams reports record FY2025 profits and margin growth

Zotefoams plc posted record revenue of £158.5m and a 26% rise in adjusted operating profit to £22.8m for FY2025, supported by strong cash generation and strategic investment...

March 17, 2026

Ilika gains strategic manufacturing advantage as new UK battery pilot line opens

New manufacturing infrastructure at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre strengthens the pathway for Ilika’s solid state battery technology to move from development towards commercial scale production...

March 16, 2026

Ilika’s Graeme Purdy on first commercial Stereax electrode delivery (LON:IKA)

Graeme Purdy explains the significance of delivering commercial-grade electrodes, outlines their function in Stereax batteries, and highlights key applications across implantable and miniature medical technologies...

March 14, 2026

Hercules strengthens industry talent pipeline through college engagement

Hercules PLC engaged with construction students at Cirencester College to discuss career pathways and highlight entry level opportunities within the infrastructure sector...

March 11, 2026

UK car market shows strength as electrification transition continues

UK new car sales recorded their strongest February in more than two decades, reflecting resilient demand and continued progress in the shift towards electrified vehicles...

March 11, 2026

Gattaca plc to announce Interim Results on 24 March 2026

Specialist staffing solutions business Gattaca plc will report its interim results for the six months to 31 January 2026 on Tuesday 24 March 2026...

March 11, 2026

Ilika plc Deliveries Highlight First Commercial Step for Stereax M300 Solid-State Batteries (Video)

Ilika Plc delivers its first commercial-grade Stereax cathodes to Cirtec Medical, advancing production of the Stereax M300 solid-state battery. CEO Graeme Purdy explains the UK manufacturing strategy, growing medical device..

March 11, 2026

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Simple changes to daily bathroom routines and fixtures can significantly reduce household water use...

March 10, 2026

Grafton Group agrees deal to acquire Cygnum in Ireland

Grafton Group has agreed to acquire Irish offsite timber frame supplier Cygnum Holdings, strengthening Chadwicks Group’s offering and expanding its exposure to Ireland’s growing modular housing market...

March 10, 2026

Spirax Group reports 2025 results with 5% organic revenue growth and margin progress

Spirax Group reported 2025 revenue of £1.7bn, up 5% organically and ahead of global industrial production. Adjusted operating profit rose 6%, while statutory profit declined due to restructuring costs...

March 10, 2026

Ilika delivers first commercial Stereax electrodes to Cirtec Medical

Ilika has completed its first revenue-generating order from Cirtec Medical, supplying commercial-grade Stereax electrodes for M300 batteries used in active implantable medical device applications...

March 10, 2026

Strix strengthens balance sheet and signals improving trading in latest update

Strix expects FY26 revenue of around £150m and adjusted profit before tax of £9.8m–£10.2m, supported by improving trading in the Controls division and growth in Consumer Goods...

March 9, 2026

Avingtrans CEO Steve McQuillan highlights interim results and future growth areas

Steve McQuillan outlines Avingtrans’ stable first-half results, improved profitability, and expanding opportunities in nuclear energy, data centre cooling, and medical imaging...

March 6, 2026

Advantage NRG adds £6.5m of new energy infrastructure contracts

The company has secured about £6.5m of new contracted work across the National Grid network, strengthening its 2026 order book...

March 6, 2026

Avon Technologies wins $12.7m Middle East order for CBRN filters

Avon Protection has received a $12.7 million order for MILCF50 CBRN filters used with its respirators, strengthening expectations for FY2026 following guidance issued in November 2025...

March 6, 2026

IMI posts higher profit and announces £500m buyback

IMI delivered increased revenue, profit and cash flow in 2025, with adjusted operating margin reaching 20%. The group raised its dividend, announced a £500m share buyback and guided to continued..

March 6, 2026

Three bathroom design trends shaping the next wave of product demand

New bathroom design trends are pushing manufacturers to focus more heavily on colour, texture and finishes that give homeowners greater design choice...

March 5, 2026

LAICA advances water filtration strategy with bi-flux

Italian-made bi-flux cartridges underpin LAICA’s strategy in domestic water filtration through selective purification, recurring revenue and sustainability positioning...

March 5, 2026

Carbon ceramic brakes: Premium engineering with targeted growth potential

Premium brake technology is carving out a focused growth segment within the automotive supply chain, driven by performance demands and material innovation...

March 5, 2026

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9 February 2026

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9 February 2026

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Industrials

Paarden Eiland maintains strong appeal as central industrial node

Norcros plc (LON:NXR) is a leading B2B producer of branded bathroom and kitchen products for its UK, South African and selected export markets. The portfolio is characterised by strong individual brands, together providing product breadth and channel diversity from a strong supply chain base...

March 17, 2026

Zotefoams reports record FY2025 profits and margin growth

Zotefoams plc posted record revenue of £158.5m and a 26% rise in adjusted operating profit to £22.8m for FY2025, supported by strong cash generation and strategic investment...

March 17, 2026

Ilika gains strategic manufacturing advantage as new UK battery pilot line opens

March 16, 2026

Ilika’s Graeme Purdy on first commercial Stereax electrode delivery (LON:IKA)

March 14, 2026

Hercules strengthens industry talent pipeline through college engagement

Hercules PLC engaged with construction students at Cirencester College to discuss career pathways and highlight entry level opportunities within the infrastructure sector...

March 11, 2026

UK car market shows strength as electrification transition continues

UK new car sales recorded their strongest February in more than two decades, reflecting resilient demand and continued progress in the shift towards electrified vehicles...

March 11, 2026

Gattaca plc to announce Interim Results on 24 March 2026

Specialist staffing solutions business Gattaca plc will report its interim results for the six months to 31 January 2026 on Tuesday 24 March 2026...

March 11, 2026

Ilika plc Deliveries Highlight First Commercial Step for Stereax M300 Solid-State Batteries (Video)

March 11, 2026

Reducing bathroom water use

Simple changes to daily bathroom routines and fixtures can significantly reduce household water use...

March 10, 2026

Grafton Group agrees deal to acquire Cygnum in Ireland

March 10, 2026

Spirax Group reports 2025 results with 5% organic revenue growth and margin progress

March 10, 2026

Ilika delivers first commercial Stereax electrodes to Cirtec Medical

Ilika has completed its first revenue-generating order from Cirtec Medical, supplying commercial-grade Stereax electrodes for M300 batteries used in active implantable medical device applications...

March 10, 2026

Strix strengthens balance sheet and signals improving trading in latest update

Strix expects FY26 revenue of around £150m and adjusted profit before tax of £9.8m–£10.2m, supported by improving trading in the Controls division and growth in Consumer Goods...

March 9, 2026

Avingtrans CEO Steve McQuillan highlights interim results and future growth areas

Steve McQuillan outlines Avingtrans’ stable first-half results, improved profitability, and expanding opportunities in nuclear energy, data centre cooling, and medical imaging...

March 6, 2026

Advantage NRG adds £6.5m of new energy infrastructure contracts

The company has secured about £6.5m of new contracted work across the National Grid network, strengthening its 2026 order book...

March 6, 2026

Avon Technologies wins $12.7m Middle East order for CBRN filters

Avon Protection has received a $12.7 million order for MILCF50 CBRN filters used with its respirators, strengthening expectations for FY2026 following guidance issued in November 2025...

March 6, 2026

IMI posts higher profit and announces £500m buyback

IMI delivered increased revenue, profit and cash flow in 2025, with adjusted operating margin reaching 20%. The group raised its dividend, announced a £500m share buyback and guided to continued mid-single-digit organic revenue growth in 2026...

March 6, 2026

Three bathroom design trends shaping the next wave of product demand

New bathroom design trends are pushing manufacturers to focus more heavily on colour, texture and finishes that give homeowners greater design choice...

March 5, 2026

LAICA advances water filtration strategy with bi-flux

Italian-made bi-flux cartridges underpin LAICA’s strategy in domestic water filtration through selective purification, recurring revenue and sustainability positioning...

March 5, 2026

Carbon ceramic brakes: Premium engineering with targeted growth potential

Premium brake technology is carving out a focused growth segment within the automotive supply chain, driven by performance demands and material innovation...

March 5, 2026