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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.

Grafton Group Plc

Grafton Group lifts H1 profit, raises dividend and starts £25m buyback

Grafton reported a 9.5% rise in adjusted operating profit to £91.0m for the half year to 30 June 2025, with gross margin up 60bps and EPS up 6.5% to 35.5p. Net cash stood at £245.8m, the interim dividend rises 2.4% to 10.75p, and a £25m share buyback will begin, with full year profit expected to be broadly in line with consensus...
Babcock International

Babcock International hosts Marine sector investor teach-in at Rosyth shipyard

Babcock International is holding an investor event at its Rosyth shipyard to showcase its naval Design & Build and Support functions. The Marine leadership team will outline growth opportunities, investment plans and medium-term margin improvement targets...
Avation plc

Avation to deliver first ATR 72-600 to SUM Air in November 2025

Avation confirmed that one of ten ATR 72-600 aircraft ordered in 2024 will be delivered in November 2025, becoming the first aircraft in SUM Air’s fleet...
Ashtead Group

Ashtead Group Plc reports solid Q1 2025 performance with strong cash generation

Ashtead delivered first-quarter revenue of $2.8bn, up 2% year-on-year, with rental revenue rising to $2.6bn. Operating profit was $642m, while adjusted profit before tax stood at $552m. Free cash flow increased significantly to $514m compared with $161m last year...
Avingtrans

Avingtrans secures $16m nuclear contracts with KHNP

Avingtrans’ US subsidiary, Hayward Tyler Inc., has won two contracts worth over $16m from Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power. The deals cover safety-related pumps and spare parts for nuclear reactors in South Korea, with manufacturing in Vermont and delivery scheduled by FY27...
Tekmar Group

Tekmar issues FY2025 trading update, expects EBITDA break-even

Tekmar Group has reported delays in contract awards, with some revenue now expected to move into FY2026. The company anticipates achieving adjusted EBITDA break-even for FY2025, reflecting improved second-half trading...
Intertek Group

Intertek acquires Envirolab to expand environmental testing in Australia

Intertek has acquired Envirolab, a leading environmental testing provider in Australia and New Zealand with revenues of £28m. The deal strengthens Intertek’s position in the fast-growing environmental testing sector, unlocking synergies with its existing client base and sustainability services...
Smiths Group plc

Smiths Group Plc announces Board and Committee changes ahead of AGM

Smiths Group has confirmed a series of Board and Committee changes as part of its succession planning. Mark Seligman, Noel Tata and Karin Hoeing will retire following the AGM on 19 November 2025. Dame Ann Dowling will become Senior Independent Director, while Alister Cowan will chair the Remuneration & People Committee. Pam Cheng will join the Audit & Risk Committee...
Ilika Plc

Ilika publishes 2025 Annual Report, advancing Goliath and Stereax

Ilika plc has released its 2025 Annual Report, outlining progress on Stereax licensing with Cirtec and Goliath EV battery milestones, including customer-validated P1 cells and delivery of a 50Ah prototype...
Ilika plc

Ilika: Advancing micro-battery technology with Stereax milestone (LON:IKA)

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses the completion of manufacturing qualification for Stereax micro batteries at Cirtec’s US facility. With production underway, Ilika plans to begin customer deliveries by year-end. Purdy highlights the batteries’ compact, high-power design tailored for medical applications, and reinforces Cirtec’s strategic role in scaling commercial operations...
Hays Plc

Hays Plc reports 56% profit decline amid market challenges

Hays Plc posted an 11% drop in net fees to £972.4 million and a 56% fall in pre-exceptional operating profit to £45.6 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, reflecting weaker hiring activity...
Babcock International

Babcock International appoints Aedamar Comiskey as Non-Executive Director

Babcock International has announced the appointment of Aedamar Comiskey as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2025. She will serve on the Nominations, Audit and Remuneration committees, bringing extensive corporate law and board experience from her leadership roles at Linklaters and James Fisher and Sons plc...
Melrose Industries

Melrose Industries Plc appoints Guy Hachey as Non-Executive Director

Melrose Industries has appointed aerospace industry veteran Guy Hachey to its Board as Non-executive Director. Hachey brings over 30 years of leadership experience from Bombardier Aerospace, Delphi, and Advent International, and currently serves as a director at Hexcel Corporation...
Tekmar Group

Tekmar wins $1.6m offshore grouting contracts in Qatar

Tekmar Group has secured two offshore grouting contracts in Qatar worth around US$1.6 million. The projects, awarded by existing customers, involve pipeline support remediation using ROV-deployed grout bag technology and are scheduled for completion by October 2025...
Diploma

Diploma Plc CFO resigns over conduct

Diploma PLC announced the immediate resignation of Chief Financial Officer Chris Davies following a lapse in personal conduct at a recent company event. The decision is unrelated to financial performance, and FY25 guidance remains unchanged...
Tekmar Group

Tekmar Group appoints Phil Lanigan as Chief Financial Officer

Tekmar Group has announced the appointment of Phil Lanigan as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, subject to regulatory due diligence. Lanigan, formerly Group CFO at CRC Evans, brings extensive experience in business transformation, growth, and M&A...
Spirax Group

Spirax Group Plc reports organic growth and dividend increase in H1 results

Spirax Group reported half-year revenue of £822.2m, down 1% reported but up 3% organically, with adjusted operating profit rising 7% organically to £158.8m. Statutory profit was affected by restructuring costs and currency headwinds, while adjusted cash conversion improved to 61%...
REACT Group

REACT Group reports new contract wins across all divisions

REACT Group has announced a series of contract wins since April 2025 across all four divisions, including specialist cleaning, drainage, and facilities services. New clients include NHS Trusts, H&M, BP Forecourts, and Homes England, supporting the Group’s cross-selling strategy and revenue growth objectives...
Rotork plc

Rotork Plc grows orders and profit in H1; FY outlook reaffirmed

Rotork plc reported a 6.3% OCC rise in H1 2025 order intake and a 10.1% increase in adjusted operating profit, driven by its Growth+ strategy. Revenue rose 3.3% OCC to £367.3m, with adjusted margins up to 22.0%. The interim dividend was raised 7.3% to 2.95p, and full-year expectations remain unchanged...
Zotefoams

Zotefoams delivers record H1 revenue and profit in 2025 Interim Results

Zotefoams reported a 9% rise in H1 revenue to £77.4m and a 37% increase in profit before tax to £11.4m. Strong growth in Consumer & Lifestyle and Transport & Smart Technologies contributed to record performance, while improved margins and cash flow supported a 5% rise in the interim dividend...
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Grafton Group Plc

Grafton Group lifts H1 profit, raises dividend and starts £25m buyback

Grafton reported a 9.5% rise in adjusted operating profit to £91.0m for the half year to 30 June 2025, with gross margin up 60bps and EPS up 6.5% to 35.5p. Net cash stood at £245.8m, the interim dividend rises 2.4% to 10.75p, and a £25m share buyback will begin, with full year profit expected to be broadly in line with consensus...
Babcock International

Babcock International hosts Marine sector investor teach-in at Rosyth shipyard

Babcock International is holding an investor event at its Rosyth shipyard to showcase its naval Design & Build and Support functions. The Marine leadership team will outline growth opportunities, investment plans and medium-term margin improvement targets...
Avation plc

Avation to deliver first ATR 72-600 to SUM Air in November 2025

Avation confirmed that one of ten ATR 72-600 aircraft ordered in 2024 will be delivered in November 2025, becoming the first aircraft in SUM Air’s fleet...
Ashtead Group

Ashtead Group Plc reports solid Q1 2025 performance with strong cash generation

Ashtead delivered first-quarter revenue of $2.8bn, up 2% year-on-year, with rental revenue rising to $2.6bn. Operating profit was $642m, while adjusted profit before tax stood at $552m. Free cash flow increased significantly to $514m compared with $161m last year...
Avingtrans

Avingtrans secures $16m nuclear contracts with KHNP

Avingtrans’ US subsidiary, Hayward Tyler Inc., has won two contracts worth over $16m from Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power. The deals cover safety-related pumps and spare parts for nuclear reactors in South Korea, with manufacturing in Vermont and delivery scheduled by FY27...
Tekmar Group

Tekmar issues FY2025 trading update, expects EBITDA break-even

Tekmar Group has reported delays in contract awards, with some revenue now expected to move into FY2026. The company anticipates achieving adjusted EBITDA break-even for FY2025, reflecting improved second-half trading...
Intertek Group

Intertek acquires Envirolab to expand environmental testing in Australia

Intertek has acquired Envirolab, a leading environmental testing provider in Australia and New Zealand with revenues of £28m. The deal strengthens Intertek’s position in the fast-growing environmental testing sector, unlocking synergies with its existing client base and sustainability services...
Smiths Group plc

Smiths Group Plc announces Board and Committee changes ahead of AGM

Smiths Group has confirmed a series of Board and Committee changes as part of its succession planning. Mark Seligman, Noel Tata and Karin Hoeing will retire following the AGM on 19 November 2025. Dame Ann Dowling will become Senior Independent Director, while Alister Cowan will chair the Remuneration & People Committee. Pam Cheng will join the Audit & Risk Committee...
Ilika Plc

Ilika publishes 2025 Annual Report, advancing Goliath and Stereax

Ilika plc has released its 2025 Annual Report, outlining progress on Stereax licensing with Cirtec and Goliath EV battery milestones, including customer-validated P1 cells and delivery of a 50Ah prototype...
Ilika plc

Ilika: Advancing micro-battery technology with Stereax milestone (LON:IKA)

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses the completion of manufacturing qualification for Stereax micro batteries at Cirtec’s US facility. With production underway, Ilika plans to begin customer deliveries by year-end. Purdy highlights the batteries’ compact, high-power design tailored for medical applications, and reinforces Cirtec’s strategic role in scaling commercial operations...
Hays Plc

Hays Plc reports 56% profit decline amid market challenges

Hays Plc posted an 11% drop in net fees to £972.4 million and a 56% fall in pre-exceptional operating profit to £45.6 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, reflecting weaker hiring activity...
Babcock International

Babcock International appoints Aedamar Comiskey as Non-Executive Director

Babcock International has announced the appointment of Aedamar Comiskey as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2025. She will serve on the Nominations, Audit and Remuneration committees, bringing extensive corporate law and board experience from her leadership roles at Linklaters and James Fisher and Sons plc...
Melrose Industries

Melrose Industries Plc appoints Guy Hachey as Non-Executive Director

Melrose Industries has appointed aerospace industry veteran Guy Hachey to its Board as Non-executive Director. Hachey brings over 30 years of leadership experience from Bombardier Aerospace, Delphi, and Advent International, and currently serves as a director at Hexcel Corporation...
Tekmar Group

Tekmar wins $1.6m offshore grouting contracts in Qatar

Tekmar Group has secured two offshore grouting contracts in Qatar worth around US$1.6 million. The projects, awarded by existing customers, involve pipeline support remediation using ROV-deployed grout bag technology and are scheduled for completion by October 2025...
Diploma

Diploma Plc CFO resigns over conduct

Diploma PLC announced the immediate resignation of Chief Financial Officer Chris Davies following a lapse in personal conduct at a recent company event. The decision is unrelated to financial performance, and FY25 guidance remains unchanged...
Tekmar Group

Tekmar Group appoints Phil Lanigan as Chief Financial Officer

Tekmar Group has announced the appointment of Phil Lanigan as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, subject to regulatory due diligence. Lanigan, formerly Group CFO at CRC Evans, brings extensive experience in business transformation, growth, and M&A...
Spirax Group

Spirax Group Plc reports organic growth and dividend increase in H1 results

Spirax Group reported half-year revenue of £822.2m, down 1% reported but up 3% organically, with adjusted operating profit rising 7% organically to £158.8m. Statutory profit was affected by restructuring costs and currency headwinds, while adjusted cash conversion improved to 61%...
REACT Group

REACT Group reports new contract wins across all divisions

REACT Group has announced a series of contract wins since April 2025 across all four divisions, including specialist cleaning, drainage, and facilities services. New clients include NHS Trusts, H&M, BP Forecourts, and Homes England, supporting the Group’s cross-selling strategy and revenue growth objectives...
Rotork plc

Rotork Plc grows orders and profit in H1; FY outlook reaffirmed

Rotork plc reported a 6.3% OCC rise in H1 2025 order intake and a 10.1% increase in adjusted operating profit, driven by its Growth+ strategy. Revenue rose 3.3% OCC to £367.3m, with adjusted margins up to 22.0%. The interim dividend was raised 7.3% to 2.95p, and full-year expectations remain unchanged...
Zotefoams

Zotefoams delivers record H1 revenue and profit in 2025 Interim Results

Zotefoams reported a 9% rise in H1 revenue to £77.4m and a 37% increase in profit before tax to £11.4m. Strong growth in Consumer & Lifestyle and Transport & Smart Technologies contributed to record performance, while improved margins and cash flow supported a 5% rise in the interim dividend...
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