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 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

Rentokil Initial reports improving second-half growth in 2025 results

Rentokil Initial posted 2025 revenue of $6.9bn, up 4.4%, with organic growth strengthening in the second half. Free cash flow rose 24.5% to $615m, while the group said it remains..

March 5, 2026

Ilika positions solid state strategy at global mobility forum

Ilika will showcase its solid state battery strategy at MOVE 2026 as it seeks to align with long term trends in global mobility...

March 4, 2026

Galliford Try delivers strong first half with margin growth and £4.1bn order book

For H1 2026, Galliford Try increased adjusted operating margin to 3.2% and grew adjusted PBT by 20.5% to £24.7m. With 98% of FY26 revenue secured and a £4.1bn order book,..

March 4, 2026

Weir Group reports 2025 results with profit up 15% and margin at 20.2%

Weir Group delivered 6% constant currency revenue growth and a 15% increase in adjusted operating profit to £518m in 2025, with margins rising to 20.2%...

March 4, 2026

Johnson Service Group reports 16% profit growth and margin expansion in FY25

Johnson Service Group PLC reported a 4.3% increase in revenue to £535.4m and a 16.4% rise in adjusted operating profit to £72.5m for the year ended 31 December 2025. Margins..

March 3, 2026

Smiths to acquire DRC Heat Transfer to expand data centre capabilities

Smiths has agreed to acquire US-based DRC Heat Transfer for £164m, strengthening Flex-Tek’s industrial heat business and expanding its cooling and power generation solutions for data centres and other mission-critical..

March 3, 2026

Weir completes acquisition of remaining stake in Chile’s ESEL

Weir has acquired the remaining 50% of ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada (ESEL), bringing the Chile-based manufacturer fully into its ESCO Division. The move strengthens Weir’s direct market channels and manufacturing..

March 3, 2026

ME Group appoints Christophe Dantcikian as Chief Operating Officer

March 2, 2026

Hercules secures £6.7m National Grid contracts for Advantage NRG

Hercules plc has secured £6.7m of new contracts for its power and energy subsidiary, Advantage NRG, across the National Grid network in England...

March 2, 2026

Tekmar completes £2.84m sale of former Subsea Innovation premises

Tekmar Group plc has completed the £2.84m cash sale of Innovation House and adjacent land, in line with book value. The proceeds will support growth and working capital, with no..

March 2, 2026

Hays CEO Dirk Hahn steps down; Mark Dearnley appointed interim Chief Executive

Hays plc has announced that CEO Dirk Hahn has stepped down with immediate effect for personal reasons. Chief Digital and Technology Officer Mark Dearnley will serve as interim CEO while..

February 27, 2026

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4 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

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4 February 2026

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4 August 2026

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3 August 2026

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13 July 2026

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30 June 2026

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24 June 2026

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Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

28 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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14 August 2026

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31 July 2026

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16 March 2026

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13 March 2026

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27 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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Airtel Africa Q1 revenue rises 31% as customer growth accelerates

23 July 2026

RELX reports 7% revenue growth, reaffirms 2026 outlook

23 July 2026

Centrica reports 2026 half-year results and declares 2.0p dividend

23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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Industrials

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

Rentokil Initial reports improving second-half growth in 2025 results

Rentokil Initial posted 2025 revenue of $6.9bn, up 4.4%, with organic growth strengthening in the second half. Free cash flow rose 24.5% to $615m, while the group said it remains on track to deliver $100m of cost savings and a North America operating margin above 20% by 2027...

March 5, 2026

Ilika positions solid state strategy at global mobility forum

Ilika will showcase its solid state battery strategy at MOVE 2026 as it seeks to align with long term trends in global mobility...

March 4, 2026

Galliford Try delivers strong first half with margin growth and £4.1bn order book

For H1 2026, Galliford Try increased adjusted operating margin to 3.2% and grew adjusted PBT by 20.5% to £24.7m. With 98% of FY26 revenue secured and a £4.1bn order book, the Group expects full-year results to come in above current market expectations...

March 4, 2026

Weir Group reports 2025 results with profit up 15% and margin at 20.2%

Weir Group delivered 6% constant currency revenue growth and a 15% increase in adjusted operating profit to £518m in 2025, with margins rising to 20.2%...

March 4, 2026

Johnson Service Group reports 16% profit growth and margin expansion in FY25

Johnson Service Group PLC reported a 4.3% increase in revenue to £535.4m and a 16.4% rise in adjusted operating profit to £72.5m for the year ended 31 December 2025. Margins improved to 13.5%, with the Board expecting further growth and a margin of at least 14% in 2026...

March 3, 2026

Smiths to acquire DRC Heat Transfer to expand data centre capabilities

March 3, 2026

Weir completes acquisition of remaining stake in Chile’s ESEL

March 3, 2026

ME Group appoints Christophe Dantcikian as Chief Operating Officer

ME Group International has appointed Christophe Dantcikian as Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect. A member of the Executive Team, he brings over 20 years’ experience across retail, convenience and vending businesses, including senior roles at ExxonMobil, Puma Energy and previously Photomaton...

March 2, 2026

Hercules secures £6.7m National Grid contracts for Advantage NRG

Hercules plc has secured £6.7m of new contracts for its power and energy subsidiary, Advantage NRG, across the National Grid network in England...

March 2, 2026

Tekmar completes £2.84m sale of former Subsea Innovation premises

Tekmar Group plc has completed the £2.84m cash sale of Innovation House and adjacent land, in line with book value. The proceeds will support growth and working capital, with no profit or loss recorded on disposal...

March 2, 2026

Hays CEO Dirk Hahn steps down; Mark Dearnley appointed interim Chief Executive

Hays plc has announced that CEO Dirk Hahn has stepped down with immediate effect for personal reasons. Chief Digital and Technology Officer Mark Dearnley will serve as interim CEO while the Board begins a recruitment process for a permanent successor...