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.

Hercules reports stronger than expected revenue and continued investment to position for UK infrastructure growth...

February 17, 2026

Intertek strengthens solar PV services with AePVI acquisition

Intertek has acquired AePVI, a specialist in drone-based inspection solutions for solar PV systems, to expand its factory-to-field assurance services and improve defect detection, productivity, and performance across large-scale solar assets...

February 17, 2026

Ashtead Group announces Sunbelt Q3 results date and NYSE listing update

Ashtead Group's Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc will publish its third quarter results on March 12, 2026, with a live webcast at 8:30am ET. The company will assume the role of Ashtead Group’s holding company on February 27 and begin trading on the NYSE under “SUNB” on March 2, while maintaining its London listing...

February 16, 2026

Tekmar wins £4m European offshore wind CPS award

Tekmar Group plc has been awarded a contract in excess of £4 million to deliver its latest Cable Protection Systems to a large European offshore wind project...

February 13, 2026

Design priorities reshape kitchen investment landscape in 2026

2026 kitchen design trends show clear demand for practical features, natural materials and timeless styling in wet zones...

February 13, 2026

Laica builds recurring revenue through household water filtration

Laica’s filtration range combines proprietary cartridges and repeat replacement cycles to support recurring household demand...

February 12, 2026

Ryder targets key offshore risks with lifecycle engineering approach

Lifecycle engineering support for offshore energy investors focused on timing, risk and performance...

February 11, 2026

Hercules plc expects FY25 revenue ahead of market expectations

Hercules plc expects FY25 revenue of approximately £121m, ahead of market forecasts, with adjusted EBITDA and adjusted PBT in line with expectations...

February 11, 2026

Surface Transforms targets OEM demand with high-performance braking technology

Carbon-ceramic brake leader Surface Transforms builds momentum with OEM-focused technology...

February 10, 2026

Airbus advances SAF strategy in Asia-Pacific

Airbus is increasing its role in Asia-Pacific’s SAF rollout to align with airline demand and regional climate policy...

February 10, 2026

Norcros plc offers “considerable upside” as acquisitions strengthen growth, highlights fund manager (LON:NXR)

Gervais Williams of Diverse Income Trust, discusses Norcros’ resilient first-half performance, its move away from capital-intensive manufacturing, and how targeted acquisitions and operational synergies are supporting growth despite weak end-market demand...

February 9, 2026

Ilika starts commercial supply to Cirtec

Ilika begins commercial delivery of Stereax electrodes under first supply order from Cirtec...

February 9, 2026

Hercules subsidiary secures £6.5m in power network contracts

Advantage NRG has secured £6.5m in 2026 power network contracts, reinforcing Hercules’ position in UK energy infrastructure delivery...

February 9, 2026

LAICA targets premium segment with compact filter jug

Compact Italian water jug aims for steady margins through quality design and targeted buyers...

February 6, 2026

Dr Tom McColm on Ilika: Stereax revenues and Goliath milestones (LON:IKA)

Clean-tech equities specialist Dr Tom McColm reviews Ilika’s interim results, highlighting stable cash levels, the first recurring commercial revenues from Stereax, and continued technical and manufacturing progress on the Goliath battery platform...

February 6, 2026

2026 bathroom trends signal durable demand shifts

2026 bathrooms focus on space, simplicity and staying power, investors should follow where long-term value is heading...

February 5, 2026

REACT Group reports improved FY25 performance

REACT Group plc has reported audited results for the year ended 30 September 2025, delivering 20% revenue growth to £24.9m and a 450-basis-point increase in gross margin to 32.1%...

February 5, 2026

Surface Transforms targets EBITDA breakeven as output ramps up

Surface Transforms edges toward breakeven as output gains traction...

February 4, 2026

Avation enters FTSE 350 as sector activity gains momentum

Avation joins the FTSE 350 Index, marking a new chapter in its evolution as an aircraft leasing platform...

February 2, 2026

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Victorian Plumbing Group set for strong growth as scale and efficiency improve, hails fund manager

9 February 2026

Yü Group backed for strong upside as Premier Miton highlights low valuation and market share gains

9 February 2026

Gervais Williams backs Ithaca Energy for sustained returns and exceptional dividend potential (LON:ITH)

9 February 2026

Time Finance CEO highlights strong interim growth and margin improvement

6 February 2026

ACG Metals positioned for strong cash generation and long-term value as copper production ramps up, highlights DIVI fund manager

6 February 2026

Hardman & Co

Chesnara Plc: A positive expansion in Benelux

26 February 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust – Doubling realisations: sustainability and impact

9 February 2026

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 CMD: good returns from low-risk PE model

10 December 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI): Investor Day: opportunities aplenty

2 December 2025

Green News

Ampeak Energy Welcomes New Strategic Shareholder in Positive Step Forward, says Longspur Research

23 February 2026

Drax Group’s Second Tolling Agreement Builds Momentum In Battery Storage, says Longspur Research

20 February 2026

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20 February 2026

Norcros plc Offers Significant Upside as Strategic Progress Continues, Shore Capital

17 February 2026

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17 February 2026

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16 February 2026

Manx Financial Group Builds Strong Momentum Heading into 2026 – Shore Capital

16 February 2026

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Fidelity European Trust boosted by ASML and mining focused Epiroc gains

27 February 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets investment trust sees share price double over 3 years

27 February 2026

Fidelity Asian Values rises over 5% in January enhanced by Hong Kong positions

27 February 2026

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FTSE 100 Rises to Record on HSBC Earnings, Mining Gains Offset by Consumer Sector Weakness

25 February 2026

Shell and METLEN sign LNG supply MoU for 2027–2031

25 February 2026

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Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC (WWH.L) Stock Analysis: A Lucrative Opportunity with a 408% Revenue Surge

27 February 2026

Workspace Group PLC (WKP.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating the Challenges with a Promising Dividend Yield

27 February 2026

ZIGUP PLC (ZIG.L) Stock Analysis: Potential Upside and Strong Dividend Yield Draw Investor Attention

27 February 2026

Victrex PLC (VCT.L) Investor Outlook: Analyzing a Robust 8.52% Dividend Yield Amidst a Challenging Market Environment

27 February 2026

Volution Group PLC (FAN.L) Stock Analysis: Unpacking the 32.10% Revenue Growth and 7.76% Upside Potential

27 February 2026

February 5, 2026

Norcros plc Offers Significant Upside as Strategic Progress Continues, Shore Capital

February 17, 2026

Hercules sets out growth case as revenue outpaces expectations

Hercules reports stronger than expected revenue and continued investment to position for UK infrastructure growth...

February 17, 2026

Intertek strengthens solar PV services with AePVI acquisition

February 17, 2026

Ashtead Group announces Sunbelt Q3 results date and NYSE listing update

February 16, 2026

Tekmar wins £4m European offshore wind CPS award

Tekmar Group plc has been awarded a contract in excess of £4 million to deliver its latest Cable Protection Systems to a large European offshore wind project...

February 13, 2026

Design priorities reshape kitchen investment landscape in 2026

2026 kitchen design trends show clear demand for practical features, natural materials and timeless styling in wet zones...

February 13, 2026

Laica builds recurring revenue through household water filtration

Laica’s filtration range combines proprietary cartridges and repeat replacement cycles to support recurring household demand...

February 12, 2026

Ryder targets key offshore risks with lifecycle engineering approach

Lifecycle engineering support for offshore energy investors focused on timing, risk and performance...

February 11, 2026

Hercules plc expects FY25 revenue ahead of market expectations

Hercules plc expects FY25 revenue of approximately £121m, ahead of market forecasts, with adjusted EBITDA and adjusted PBT in line with expectations...

February 11, 2026

Surface Transforms targets OEM demand with high-performance braking technology

Carbon-ceramic brake leader Surface Transforms builds momentum with OEM-focused technology...

February 10, 2026

Airbus advances SAF strategy in Asia-Pacific

Airbus is increasing its role in Asia-Pacific’s SAF rollout to align with airline demand and regional climate policy...

February 10, 2026

Norcros plc offers “considerable upside” as acquisitions strengthen growth, highlights fund manager (LON:NXR)

February 9, 2026

Ilika starts commercial supply to Cirtec

Ilika begins commercial delivery of Stereax electrodes under first supply order from Cirtec...

February 9, 2026

Hercules subsidiary secures £6.5m in power network contracts

Advantage NRG has secured £6.5m in 2026 power network contracts, reinforcing Hercules’ position in UK energy infrastructure delivery...

February 9, 2026

LAICA targets premium segment with compact filter jug

Compact Italian water jug aims for steady margins through quality design and targeted buyers...

February 6, 2026

Dr Tom McColm on Ilika: Stereax revenues and Goliath milestones (LON:IKA)

February 6, 2026

2026 bathroom trends signal durable demand shifts

2026 bathrooms focus on space, simplicity and staying power, investors should follow where long-term value is heading...

February 5, 2026

REACT Group reports improved FY25 performance

REACT Group plc has reported audited results for the year ended 30 September 2025, delivering 20% revenue growth to £24.9m and a 450-basis-point increase in gross margin to 32.1%...