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.

A regional aircraft pioneer takes on hybrid electric flight

ATR has been chosen to lead two Clean Aviation projects, aiming to fly the world’s first hybrid-electric regional aircraft by 2030...

ZIGUP AGM update: Solid start to FY2026, outlook unchanged

ZIGUP reported a strong first four months of the financial year at its AGM, with vehicle-on-hire ahead of last year and good supply supporting fleet replacement. Contracts with insurance customers..

Serco Group’s MT&S secures $972m US Air Force training contract

Serco’s mission training and satellite ground network business, MT&S, has won a five-year single-award IDIQ contract with the US Air Force worth up to $972m (£720m)...

Smiths Group reports strong FY2025 results, exceeding growth guidance

Smiths Group delivered full-year results to 31 July 2025 ahead of guidance, with organic revenue up 8.9% to £3.34bn and operating profit rising 13.1% to £580m. Headline EPS increased 14.8%..

Surface Transforms reports 72% revenue growth in H1 2025 with upgraded FY outlook

Surface Transforms, the manufacturer of carbon fibre reinforced ceramic brake discs, has reported a 72% rise in revenue to £8.1m for H1 2025, with operating losses narrowing to £5.2m...

Ilika launches PRIMED programme with JLR and Oxford University

Ilika has commenced its PRIMED programme, supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, to accelerate the commercialisation of solid-state battery technology...

Battery innovation and the next wave of orthopaedic implants

Miniature solid state batteries are unlocking the potential of smart orthopaedic implants, reshaping how joint health is monitored and maintained...

Precision at work in complex rail environments

Hercules’ role in London Crossrail lift schemes shows how disciplined labour supply can meet complex demands without compromising safety or delivery...

Cambodia Airways positions for regional depth with a surprising choice

A single turboprop signals a bigger shift for Cambodia Airways as it enters Southeast Asia’s regional race...

Surface Transforms confirms Steve Harrison as permanent CFO

Surface Transforms has appointed Steve Harrison as permanent Chief Financial Officer and board member. Harrison, who joined as Interim CFO in March 2025, brings over 20 years of senior finance..

Hercules secures £6.5m in UK water sector contracts

Hercules has been awarded contracts worth approximately £6.5 million from clients including Galliford Try, Costain and Thames Water. The contracts span multiple UK water regions and highlight Hercules’ growing role..

Likewise signals its ambitions with expanding scale

Likewise Group is translating top line momentum into profitability while building the infrastructure to support sales far beyond £200 million...

The credential shift reshaping site supervision

Site supervisors lacking NVQs risk losing eligibility for critical credentials; in 2025 this becomes less optional and more mandatory...

How Triton positions itself within the modern home

Triton Showers is tapping into the ensuite trend where design and lifestyle meet, positioning its products as central to how homeowners value comfort and space...

Turning chilled waste into boiling efficiency with Billi

Billi’s heat exchange design captures wasted cooling energy to preheat water, cutting overall consumption while streamlining the path to boiling...

Billington strengthens leadership with new Technical and Production Directors

Billington has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Ian Dawson as Technical Director and Jon Wright as Production Director at Billington Structures. The appointments bring extensive industry..

Solid state power reshaping the economics of implantable devices

Ilika’s millimetre scale solid state battery is designed to power neuromodulation devices directly at the therapy site, reducing surgical complexity and supporting long term patient use...

Tekmar secures over US$10m offshore energy contract in UAE

Tekmar Group has been awarded a contract worth more than US$10 million by a leading international EPC contractor for a major offshore energy project in the United Arab Emirates...

Avation completes sale of Boeing 777-300ER at profit above book value

Avation has finalised the sale of a Boeing B777-300ER leased to Philippine Airlines, generating a material profit above book value. The transaction releases significant cash, which will be used to..

Subsea specialist lays intriguing groundwork for expansion

Tekmar has turned a transitionary year into a platform for future expansion, combining tighter discipline with a clear eye on acquisitions...
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A regional aircraft pioneer takes on hybrid electric flight

ATR has been chosen to lead two Clean Aviation projects, aiming to fly the world’s first hybrid-electric regional aircraft by 2030...

ZIGUP AGM update: Solid start to FY2026, outlook unchanged

ZIGUP reported a strong first four months of the financial year at its AGM, with vehicle-on-hire ahead of last year and good supply supporting fleet replacement. Contracts with insurance customers have been extended, including new capacity and products, while Spain expanded with a new service site...

Serco Group’s MT&S secures $972m US Air Force training contract

Serco’s mission training and satellite ground network business, MT&S, has won a five-year single-award IDIQ contract with the US Air Force worth up to $972m (£720m)...

Smiths Group reports strong FY2025 results, exceeding growth guidance

Smiths Group delivered full-year results to 31 July 2025 ahead of guidance, with organic revenue up 8.9% to £3.34bn and operating profit rising 13.1% to £580m. Headline EPS increased 14.8% to 121.2p, ROCE reached 18.1%, and cash conversion was 99%...

Surface Transforms reports 72% revenue growth in H1 2025 with upgraded FY outlook

Surface Transforms, the manufacturer of carbon fibre reinforced ceramic brake discs, has reported a 72% rise in revenue to £8.1m for H1 2025, with operating losses narrowing to £5.2m...

Ilika launches PRIMED programme with JLR and Oxford University

Ilika has commenced its PRIMED programme, supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, to accelerate the commercialisation of solid-state battery technology...

Battery innovation and the next wave of orthopaedic implants

Miniature solid state batteries are unlocking the potential of smart orthopaedic implants, reshaping how joint health is monitored and maintained...

Precision at work in complex rail environments

Hercules’ role in London Crossrail lift schemes shows how disciplined labour supply can meet complex demands without compromising safety or delivery...

Cambodia Airways positions for regional depth with a surprising choice

A single turboprop signals a bigger shift for Cambodia Airways as it enters Southeast Asia’s regional race...

Surface Transforms confirms Steve Harrison as permanent CFO

Surface Transforms has appointed Steve Harrison as permanent Chief Financial Officer and board member. Harrison, who joined as Interim CFO in March 2025, brings over 20 years of senior finance experience across public and private companies, including AIM IPOs, fundraising, M&A and transformation projects...

Hercules secures £6.5m in UK water sector contracts

Hercules has been awarded contracts worth approximately £6.5 million from clients including Galliford Try, Costain and Thames Water. The contracts span multiple UK water regions and highlight Hercules’ growing role in supporting infrastructure upgrades during AMP8, the sector’s current investment cycle...

Likewise signals its ambitions with expanding scale

Likewise Group is translating top line momentum into profitability while building the infrastructure to support sales far beyond £200 million...

The credential shift reshaping site supervision

Site supervisors lacking NVQs risk losing eligibility for critical credentials; in 2025 this becomes less optional and more mandatory...

How Triton positions itself within the modern home

Triton Showers is tapping into the ensuite trend where design and lifestyle meet, positioning its products as central to how homeowners value comfort and space...

Turning chilled waste into boiling efficiency with Billi

Billi’s heat exchange design captures wasted cooling energy to preheat water, cutting overall consumption while streamlining the path to boiling...

Billington strengthens leadership with new Technical and Production Directors

Billington has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Ian Dawson as Technical Director and Jon Wright as Production Director at Billington Structures. The appointments bring extensive industry expertise and long-term experience to support the Group’s growth and commitment to quality in structural steel and construction safety solutions...

Solid state power reshaping the economics of implantable devices

Ilika’s millimetre scale solid state battery is designed to power neuromodulation devices directly at the therapy site, reducing surgical complexity and supporting long term patient use...

Tekmar secures over US$10m offshore energy contract in UAE

Tekmar Group has been awarded a contract worth more than US$10 million by a leading international EPC contractor for a major offshore energy project in the United Arab Emirates...

Avation completes sale of Boeing 777-300ER at profit above book value

Avation has finalised the sale of a Boeing B777-300ER leased to Philippine Airlines, generating a material profit above book value. The transaction releases significant cash, which will be used to reduce debt and reinvest in narrowbody aircraft types as part of the company’s portfolio management strategy...

Subsea specialist lays intriguing groundwork for expansion

Tekmar has turned a transitionary year into a platform for future expansion, combining tighter discipline with a clear eye on acquisitions...
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