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.

International Airlines Group reports strong Q3 2025 results

International Airlines Group posted an 18% rise in operating profit to €3.93 billion for the nine months to 30 September 2025, with adjusted earnings per share up 27%...

November 7, 2025

ME Group International expects record profit of up to £79m for FY25

ME Group International plc expects full-year revenue between £311 million and £318 million and profit before tax of up to £79 million, marking another year of record results...

November 7, 2025

Avation Sets Quarterly Updates and Warrant Exercise Timetable

Avation will continue to consider repurchases of its US$300 million 8.5% Senior Notes due 2031, with quarterly updates to be provided from March 2026...

November 7, 2025

Carbon-Ceramic Brakes drive innovation in luxury performance cars

Aston Martin’s use of Surface Transforms’ carbon-ceramic brakes reflects a growing shift in the premium car sector towards lightweight, high-performance braking systems that enhance driving dynamics and reduce emissions...

November 6, 2025

Ilika Drives Forward in Solid-State Battery Revolution

With strong technical progress and scalable manufacturing, Ilika is positioned to meet growing demand in medical, IoT, and automotive sectors...

November 6, 2025

UK construction near turning point as infrastructure pulls ahead

Infrastructure is driving a shift across UK construction, but investor focus is turning to where workforce bottlenecks may limit the upside...

November 6, 2025

How a water system made its way into office fitout strategy

Billi turns filtered water into workplace infrastructure, with architects now specifying it into modern fitouts from day one...

November 6, 2025

A Norwegian wall panel maker is gaining relevance

Fibo has been producing waterproof wall panels from its factory in Lyngdal, Norway since 1952. Their processes are built around quality control, sustainable sourcing and consistent product delivery. What sets..

November 6, 2025

A specialist approach to the erosion problem reshaping marine infrastructure

Pipeshield is reshaping how marine infrastructure tackles scour and erosion by offering engineered, site-specific solutions that prioritise long-term stability and investor relevance...

November 6, 2025

Hercules Academy on course to train 2,000 trainees in 2025

Hercules has announced that its Hercules Academy is on track to train 2,000 students in 2025, nearly double its original projection...

November 6, 2025

Fitch affirms Avation ‘B’ Rating with stable outlook

Avation PLC announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook...

November 5, 2025

Weir Group Plc Q3 2025 update, Orders up 2%, Guidance reiterated

Weir Group reported total orders up 2% in Q3, with OE orders up 15% excluding large prior year wins and AM orders up 10% including contributions from Micromine and Townley...

November 5, 2025

Avation Plc announces 2025 AGM details

Avation has announced its annual general meeting will take place at 9:00 a.m. (UK time) on 26 November 2025 in Singapore, with the notice and proxy form now available to..

November 4, 2025

Zotefoams delivers consistent Q3 performance and strategic progress

Zotefoams maintained positive trading momentum through Q3 2025, reporting revenue of £38.2 million, aligned with Board expectations and comparable to a strong prior year...

November 4, 2025

Intertek Group expands in Central America with acquisition of Suplilab

Intertek Group plc, the global Total Quality Assurance provider, has acquired Suplilab, a leading food safety and medical devices testing company based in San José, Costa Rica...

November 3, 2025

Why flooring is becoming a developer’s cost-control tool

Flooring is becoming a strategic lever for UK developers managing cost, appeal and long-term risk...

October 31, 2025

How Staycity’s fit‑out partnerships signal a deeper push into institutional‑grade assets

Staycity’s partnership with Merlyn is helping it scale aparthotels with institutional‑grade design and real estate alignment...

October 30, 2025

A simple product meeting rising expectations at home

This unassuming water filter jug is hitting the mark for consumers looking to cut waste, save money, and take control of what comes out of the tap...

October 30, 2025

Avation secures four-year lease extension with EVA Air for A330-300 aircraft

Avation has signed a four-year lease extension with EVA Air for its A330-300 widebody aircraft, extending the lease to November 2031...

October 29, 2025

Why manufacturing discipline may be the real signal at Surface Transforms

Surface Transforms is moving from breakthrough product to manufacturing maturity, with digitised quality systems now backing up its OEM supply ambitions...

October 28, 2025

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International Airlines Group reports strong Q3 2025 results

International Airlines Group posted an 18% rise in operating profit to €3.93 billion for the nine months to 30 September 2025, with adjusted earnings per share up 27%...

November 7, 2025

ME Group International expects record profit of up to £79m for FY25

ME Group International plc expects full-year revenue between £311 million and £318 million and profit before tax of up to £79 million, marking another year of record results...

November 7, 2025

Avation Sets Quarterly Updates and Warrant Exercise Timetable

Avation will continue to consider repurchases of its US$300 million 8.5% Senior Notes due 2031, with quarterly updates to be provided from March 2026...

November 7, 2025

Carbon-Ceramic Brakes drive innovation in luxury performance cars

November 6, 2025

Ilika Drives Forward in Solid-State Battery Revolution

With strong technical progress and scalable manufacturing, Ilika is positioned to meet growing demand in medical, IoT, and automotive sectors...

November 6, 2025

UK construction near turning point as infrastructure pulls ahead

Infrastructure is driving a shift across UK construction, but investor focus is turning to where workforce bottlenecks may limit the upside...

November 6, 2025

How a water system made its way into office fitout strategy

Billi turns filtered water into workplace infrastructure, with architects now specifying it into modern fitouts from day one...

November 6, 2025

A Norwegian wall panel maker is gaining relevance

November 6, 2025

A specialist approach to the erosion problem reshaping marine infrastructure

Pipeshield is reshaping how marine infrastructure tackles scour and erosion by offering engineered, site-specific solutions that prioritise long-term stability and investor relevance...

November 6, 2025

Hercules Academy on course to train 2,000 trainees in 2025

Hercules has announced that its Hercules Academy is on track to train 2,000 students in 2025, nearly double its original projection...

November 6, 2025

Fitch affirms Avation ‘B’ Rating with stable outlook

Avation PLC announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook...

November 5, 2025

Weir Group Plc Q3 2025 update, Orders up 2%, Guidance reiterated

Weir Group reported total orders up 2% in Q3, with OE orders up 15% excluding large prior year wins and AM orders up 10% including contributions from Micromine and Townley...

November 5, 2025

Avation Plc announces 2025 AGM details

Avation has announced its annual general meeting will take place at 9:00 a.m. (UK time) on 26 November 2025 in Singapore, with the notice and proxy form now available to shareholders...

November 4, 2025

Zotefoams delivers consistent Q3 performance and strategic progress

Zotefoams maintained positive trading momentum through Q3 2025, reporting revenue of £38.2 million, aligned with Board expectations and comparable to a strong prior year...

November 4, 2025

Intertek Group expands in Central America with acquisition of Suplilab

Intertek Group plc, the global Total Quality Assurance provider, has acquired Suplilab, a leading food safety and medical devices testing company based in San José, Costa Rica...

November 3, 2025

Why flooring is becoming a developer’s cost-control tool

Flooring is becoming a strategic lever for UK developers managing cost, appeal and long-term risk...

October 31, 2025

How Staycity’s fit‑out partnerships signal a deeper push into institutional‑grade assets

Staycity’s partnership with Merlyn is helping it scale aparthotels with institutional‑grade design and real estate alignment...

October 30, 2025

A simple product meeting rising expectations at home

This unassuming water filter jug is hitting the mark for consumers looking to cut waste, save money, and take control of what comes out of the tap...

October 30, 2025

Avation secures four-year lease extension with EVA Air for A330-300 aircraft

Avation has signed a four-year lease extension with EVA Air for its A330-300 widebody aircraft, extending the lease to November 2031...

October 29, 2025

Why manufacturing discipline may be the real signal at Surface Transforms

Surface Transforms is moving from breakthrough product to manufacturing maturity, with digitised quality systems now backing up its OEM supply ambitions...

October 28, 2025