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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.

Avingtrans plc

Avingtrans reports record revenue and strong profit growth as AI and nuclear demand builds

Avingtrans reported record revenue of £163.3m for FY2026, with adjusted EBITDA rising 24% to £20.7m as strong demand across AI infrastructure, data centres, electrification and nuclear power supported growth...
AVG

Avingtrans acquires US nuclear specialist Joseph Oat for $2.5m

Avingtrans has acquired the intellectual property, trading history and brand of US nuclear engineering specialist Joseph Oat for $2.5m, expanding its nuclear capabilities and access to legacy equipment across the..
James Cropper

James Cropper launches Paper Portal for designers and brands

James Cropper has launched its Paper Portal, bringing its paper ranges, colours, specialist capabilities and creative collaborations together for designers, printers and brands...
Avingtrans plc

Adaptix expands US distribution with Digital X-Ray Technologies partnership

Adaptix has appointed Digital X-Ray Technologies as a US distributor for the Ortho350, expanding access to its 3D orthopaedic imaging system across the West Coast and Pacific Islands...
Norcros Plc

VADO highlights key bathroom design trends for 2026

2026 bathroom trends are moving towards warmer colours, softer shapes, practical storage and natural materials, with VADO highlighting the design changes set to shape bathrooms this year...
ZIG

ZIGUP raises profit outlook to top of £170m range

ZIGUP expects adjusted profit before tax to reach the top of its £163.2m to £170.0m market expectations range, driven by strong performance in Spain and FMG. Average vehicle on hire..
BILN

Billington reports 70% rise in H1 profit as revenue reaches £54m

Billington Holdings reported a 29.1% increase in first-half revenue to £53.95m, while profit before tax rose 70.1% to £2.84m, supported by stronger structural steelwork activity and a record order book...
Ilika Plc

Ilika Stereax batteries to feature at MEDevice Silicon Valley

Ilika will have its Stereax technology represented by Cirtec Medical at MEDevice Silicon Valley on 18 and 19 November 2026, providing further exposure to its medical device battery technology...
Ilika Plc

Ilika targets Europe’s next phase of solid-state battery development

Ilika is positioned around Europe’s push for next-generation solid-state batteries as manufacturers seek better performance and less dependence on Asian supply chains...
Trifast

TR strengthens Grant Engineering relationship with new inventory service

TR has expanded its Grant Engineering relationship by taking responsibility for line-side fastener inventory and replenishment...
Hardide plc

Hardide targets longer component life in semiconductor equipment

Hardide is targeting semiconductor equipment applications where wear, erosion and chemical attack can shorten the life of precision-machined components...

UK skills shortage puts infrastructure delivery under pressure

The UK's infrastructure pipeline is increasing demand for skilled workers, making recruitment, training and workforce technology increasingly important to project delivery...
Billington Holdings

Billington Structures adds European recognition for complex steelwork delivery

Billington Structures has added European recognition to its track record after winning an award for the technically complex Skelton Grange Energy from Waste Facility...
Gattaca Plc

Matchtech targets security-cleared hiring demand

Matchtech is targeting specialist hiring demand where security clearance limits the available pool of technical talent...
Norcros Plc

Multipanel targets Autumn/Winter 2026 bathroom design demand

Multipanel is positioning its bathroom wall panel range around Autumn/Winter 2026 demand for warmer colours, stronger textures and more personalised interiors...
RSW

Renishaw reports record FY2026 revenue and adjusted profit

Renishaw posted record FY2026 revenue of £815.8m, up 14%, as strong semiconductor, aerospace and defence demand lifted adjusted profit before tax by 32% to £168.0m. The group said FY2027 has..
James Cropper

James Cropper sets five-year plan for paper and packaging growth

James Cropper Paper & Packaging is progressing a five-year strategy focused on profitability, manufacturing investment, faster decision-making and closer customer relationships...
Avingtrans plc

Booth Industries strengthens infrastructure credentials with completed Silvertown Tunnel project

Booth Industries completed a circa £1.3 million Silvertown Tunnel contract in 2024, supplying and installing 25 specialist fire and pressure-resistant doorsets...
Rentokil Initial plc

Rentokil Initial to sell SOLitude Lake Management to Bain Capital for $230m

Rentokil Initial has agreed to sell SOLitude Lake Management and its Vertex Aquatic Solutions division to Bain Capital for $230 million, generating estimated net cash proceeds of around $180 million...
SMIN

Smiths Group reports FY2026 revenue growth and margin expansion

Smiths Group reported 1.2% organic revenue growth for FY2026, with headline operating margin rising to 20.6%. The company completed major portfolio disposals, acquired DRC Heat Transfer and expects around 4%..

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Avingtrans plc

Avingtrans reports record revenue and strong profit growth as AI and nuclear demand builds

Avingtrans reported record revenue of £163.3m for FY2026, with adjusted EBITDA rising 24% to £20.7m as strong demand across AI infrastructure, data centres, electrification and nuclear power supported growth...
AVG

Avingtrans acquires US nuclear specialist Joseph Oat for $2.5m

Avingtrans has acquired the intellectual property, trading history and brand of US nuclear engineering specialist Joseph Oat for $2.5m, expanding its nuclear capabilities and access to legacy equipment across the US power sector...
James Cropper

James Cropper launches Paper Portal for designers and brands

James Cropper has launched its Paper Portal, bringing its paper ranges, colours, specialist capabilities and creative collaborations together for designers, printers and brands...
Avingtrans plc

Adaptix expands US distribution with Digital X-Ray Technologies partnership

Adaptix has appointed Digital X-Ray Technologies as a US distributor for the Ortho350, expanding access to its 3D orthopaedic imaging system across the West Coast and Pacific Islands...
Norcros Plc

VADO highlights key bathroom design trends for 2026

2026 bathroom trends are moving towards warmer colours, softer shapes, practical storage and natural materials, with VADO highlighting the design changes set to shape bathrooms this year...
ZIG

ZIGUP raises profit outlook to top of £170m range

ZIGUP expects adjusted profit before tax to reach the top of its £163.2m to £170.0m market expectations range, driven by strong performance in Spain and FMG. Average vehicle on hire is more than 5% ahead of last year, with the Spanish fleet now exceeding 80,000 vehicles...
BILN

Billington reports 70% rise in H1 profit as revenue reaches £54m

Billington Holdings reported a 29.1% increase in first-half revenue to £53.95m, while profit before tax rose 70.1% to £2.84m, supported by stronger structural steelwork activity and a record order book...
Ilika Plc

Ilika Stereax batteries to feature at MEDevice Silicon Valley

Ilika will have its Stereax technology represented by Cirtec Medical at MEDevice Silicon Valley on 18 and 19 November 2026, providing further exposure to its medical device battery technology...
Ilika Plc

Ilika targets Europe’s next phase of solid-state battery development

Ilika is positioned around Europe’s push for next-generation solid-state batteries as manufacturers seek better performance and less dependence on Asian supply chains...
Trifast

TR strengthens Grant Engineering relationship with new inventory service

TR has expanded its Grant Engineering relationship by taking responsibility for line-side fastener inventory and replenishment...
Hardide plc

Hardide targets longer component life in semiconductor equipment

Hardide is targeting semiconductor equipment applications where wear, erosion and chemical attack can shorten the life of precision-machined components...

UK skills shortage puts infrastructure delivery under pressure

The UK's infrastructure pipeline is increasing demand for skilled workers, making recruitment, training and workforce technology increasingly important to project delivery...
Billington Holdings

Billington Structures adds European recognition for complex steelwork delivery

Billington Structures has added European recognition to its track record after winning an award for the technically complex Skelton Grange Energy from Waste Facility...
Gattaca Plc

Matchtech targets security-cleared hiring demand

Matchtech is targeting specialist hiring demand where security clearance limits the available pool of technical talent...
Norcros Plc

Multipanel targets Autumn/Winter 2026 bathroom design demand

Multipanel is positioning its bathroom wall panel range around Autumn/Winter 2026 demand for warmer colours, stronger textures and more personalised interiors...
RSW

Renishaw reports record FY2026 revenue and adjusted profit

Renishaw posted record FY2026 revenue of £815.8m, up 14%, as strong semiconductor, aerospace and defence demand lifted adjusted profit before tax by 32% to £168.0m. The group said FY2027 has started strongly and expects further growth in revenue, profit and operating margin...
James Cropper

James Cropper sets five-year plan for paper and packaging growth

James Cropper Paper & Packaging is progressing a five-year strategy focused on profitability, manufacturing investment, faster decision-making and closer customer relationships...
Avingtrans plc

Booth Industries strengthens infrastructure credentials with completed Silvertown Tunnel project

Booth Industries completed a circa £1.3 million Silvertown Tunnel contract in 2024, supplying and installing 25 specialist fire and pressure-resistant doorsets...
Rentokil Initial plc

Rentokil Initial to sell SOLitude Lake Management to Bain Capital for $230m

Rentokil Initial has agreed to sell SOLitude Lake Management and its Vertex Aquatic Solutions division to Bain Capital for $230 million, generating estimated net cash proceeds of around $180 million. The transaction is expected to complete in early Q4 2026, subject to regulatory clearance...
SMIN

Smiths Group reports FY2026 revenue growth and margin expansion

Smiths Group reported 1.2% organic revenue growth for FY2026, with headline operating margin rising to 20.6%. The company completed major portfolio disposals, acquired DRC Heat Transfer and expects around 4% organic revenue growth in FY2027...
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