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 CEO on advancing solid-state battery innovation with strategic milestones (LON:IKA)

Ilika Plc's CEO Graeme Purdy discusses the innovative Goliath solid-state batteries, their performance, testing protocols, and the path toward commercial viability...

May 7, 2025

MYCELX Technologies CEO sees US DoD Win a “Very Positive” Endorsement

A rental contract for a mobile PFAS treatment system to treat groundwater contamination at a site in North Dakota for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)..

May 7, 2025

BAE Systems Plc reaffirms 2025 guidance

BAE Systems Plc announces strong trading performance and maintains its 2025 guidance, highlighting growth opportunities in a changing defense landscape...

May 7, 2025

Rentokil Initial Plc begins search for new CEO as Andy Ransom set to retire

Rentokil Initial announces CEO Andy Ransom's retirement by the 2026 AGM after 12 years of leadership. The search for his successor is underway...

May 7, 2025

Franchise Brands sees Q1 improvement

Franchise Brands plc announces its Annual General Meeting with positive updates on growth and strategic initiatives, despite ongoing market challenges...

May 7, 2025

Hercules Site Services delivers 17% revenue growth in H1 2025

Hercules Site Services plc reports strong revenue growth of 17%, exceeding £54 million, driven by UK infrastructure advancements and a robust labour supply strategy...

May 7, 2025

ZIGUP Plc wins King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity

ZIGUP Plc has earned the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise, celebrating its commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting disadvantaged individuals in the workforce...

May 6, 2025

Intertek Group Plc boosts construction services with TESIS acquisition

Intertek Group plc is set to enhance its Building & Construction QA services by acquiring Brazil's TESIS, responding to rising demands in the growing construction market...

May 6, 2025

Ilika’s Goliath battery scale-up signals EV breakthrough

Ilika's breakthrough in scaling its Goliath solid-state battery technology signals a game-changing advancement for electric vehicle efficiency and sustainability...

May 2, 2025

Rotork Plc reports order growth, strategy progress and £44m acquisition

Rotork plc (LON:ROR) reports strong Q1 2025 trading growth, highlighting order increases across divisions and successful strategic initiatives ahead of its AGM...

May 2, 2025

Tap into construction talent with Hercules Construction Academy

Discover how Hercules Construction Academy's online seminar can help employers connect with job-ready candidates in the construction sector on May 19th...

May 1, 2025

Why Spring’s bathroom trends are driving demand

May 1, 2025

Why Sustainable Aviation Fuel is taking off with smart investors

Discover how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is transforming air travel, driving investments, and paving the way for a greener, net-zero emissions future...

May 1, 2025

Rolls-Royce Reaffirms 2025 Guidance After Strong Q1

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is hosting its Annual General Meeting, where CEO Tufan Erginbilgic will highlight the company's strong performance and future outlook...

May 1, 2025

Ilika’s Goliath prototypes win OEM validation

Ilika plc has confirmed its P1 Goliath solid-state battery prototypes meet specifications, showcasing significant progress in testing and commercial viability...

May 1, 2025

Grouting technology reinventing offshore stability

Pipeshield's Grouting Division is transforming offshore asset support with innovative grouting solutions, combining experience, technology, and safety...

April 30, 2025

Zotefoams appoints Nick Wright as Group CFO

Zotefoams plc appoints Nick Wright as Group CFO, succeeding Gary McGrath, to steer financial strategy and support the company's growth ambitions...

April 30, 2025

Hydration solutions elevating office design with Billi and TateHindle

Discover how TateHindle embraced sustainability and elegance with Billi's Quadra Compact water system in their premium Mayfair office design...

April 25, 2025

Scotland’s Ossian Offshore Windfarm leads the next energy wave

Discover the Ossian Offshore Windfarm, a groundbreaking project off Scotland's east coast, set to revolutionise renewable energy with innovative floating wind technology...

April 25, 2025

Mobico Group Plc agrees $608m North America School Bus sale

Mobico Group Plc has agreed to sell its North America School Bus business to I Squared Capital for up to $608 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its balance sheet...

April 25, 2025

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2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments: What RECI brings to investors

15 September 2025

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28 February 2025

Avation Continues to Soar with Strong Financial Growth – Zeus

26 February 2025

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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

4 February 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group ‘remarkably low valuation given its prospects’ says DIVI Fund Manager

4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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Ilika CEO on advancing solid-state battery innovation with strategic milestones (LON:IKA)

Ilika Plc's CEO Graeme Purdy discusses the innovative Goliath solid-state batteries, their performance, testing protocols, and the path toward commercial viability...

May 7, 2025

MYCELX Technologies CEO sees US DoD Win a “Very Positive” Endorsement

A rental contract for a mobile PFAS treatment system to treat groundwater contamination at a site in North Dakota for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)..

May 7, 2025

BAE Systems Plc reaffirms 2025 guidance

BAE Systems Plc announces strong trading performance and maintains its 2025 guidance, highlighting growth opportunities in a changing defense landscape...

May 7, 2025

Rentokil Initial Plc begins search for new CEO as Andy Ransom set to retire

Rentokil Initial announces CEO Andy Ransom's retirement by the 2026 AGM after 12 years of leadership. The search for his successor is underway...

May 7, 2025

Franchise Brands sees Q1 improvement

Franchise Brands plc announces its Annual General Meeting with positive updates on growth and strategic initiatives, despite ongoing market challenges...

May 7, 2025

Hercules Site Services delivers 17% revenue growth in H1 2025

Hercules Site Services plc reports strong revenue growth of 17%, exceeding £54 million, driven by UK infrastructure advancements and a robust labour supply strategy...

May 7, 2025

ZIGUP Plc wins King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity

ZIGUP Plc has earned the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise, celebrating its commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting disadvantaged individuals in the workforce...

May 6, 2025

Intertek Group Plc boosts construction services with TESIS acquisition

Intertek Group plc is set to enhance its Building & Construction QA services by acquiring Brazil's TESIS, responding to rising demands in the growing construction market...

May 6, 2025

Ilika’s Goliath battery scale-up signals EV breakthrough

Ilika's breakthrough in scaling its Goliath solid-state battery technology signals a game-changing advancement for electric vehicle efficiency and sustainability...

May 2, 2025

Rotork Plc reports order growth, strategy progress and £44m acquisition

Rotork plc (LON:ROR) reports strong Q1 2025 trading growth, highlighting order increases across divisions and successful strategic initiatives ahead of its AGM...

May 2, 2025

Tap into construction talent with Hercules Construction Academy

Discover how Hercules Construction Academy's online seminar can help employers connect with job-ready candidates in the construction sector on May 19th...

May 1, 2025

Why Spring’s bathroom trends are driving demand

May 1, 2025

Why Sustainable Aviation Fuel is taking off with smart investors

Discover how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is transforming air travel, driving investments, and paving the way for a greener, net-zero emissions future...

May 1, 2025

Rolls-Royce Reaffirms 2025 Guidance After Strong Q1

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is hosting its Annual General Meeting, where CEO Tufan Erginbilgic will highlight the company's strong performance and future outlook...

May 1, 2025

Ilika’s Goliath prototypes win OEM validation

Ilika plc has confirmed its P1 Goliath solid-state battery prototypes meet specifications, showcasing significant progress in testing and commercial viability...

May 1, 2025

Grouting technology reinventing offshore stability

Pipeshield's Grouting Division is transforming offshore asset support with innovative grouting solutions, combining experience, technology, and safety...

April 30, 2025

Zotefoams appoints Nick Wright as Group CFO

Zotefoams plc appoints Nick Wright as Group CFO, succeeding Gary McGrath, to steer financial strategy and support the company's growth ambitions...

April 30, 2025

Hydration solutions elevating office design with Billi and TateHindle

Discover how TateHindle embraced sustainability and elegance with Billi's Quadra Compact water system in their premium Mayfair office design...

April 25, 2025

Scotland’s Ossian Offshore Windfarm leads the next energy wave

Discover the Ossian Offshore Windfarm, a groundbreaking project off Scotland's east coast, set to revolutionise renewable energy with innovative floating wind technology...

April 25, 2025

Mobico Group Plc agrees $608m North America School Bus sale

Mobico Group Plc has agreed to sell its North America School Bus business to I Squared Capital for up to $608 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its balance sheet...