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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.

Hercules Plc: Powering growth through talent and infrastructure expansion (LON:HERC)

Brusk Korkmaz, CEO and CFO Paul Wheatcroft speak with DirectorsTalk about the company’s record-breaking results, the growing demand for skilled labour, and how recent acquisitions are strengthening Hercules’s position in the UK’s infrastructure and power sectors...

An unexpected turn shapes Tekmar’s next chapter

Tekmar has transformed its cost base and refreshed its operating model, positioning a £50 million project pipeline to drive a stronger second half...

Hercules charges forward into power sector

Hercules plc has sharpened its strategic focus by acquiring a specialist linesmen provider, positioning itself at the heart of Britain’s electricity network overhaul...

Wizz Air June traffic up 10.8%, CO₂ intensity down 4.6%

Wizz Air carried 5.88 million passengers in June 2025, a 10.8 per cent increase year on year, with seat capacity up 10.4 per cent and a load factor of 92.1 per cent. CO₂ emissions per RPK fell 4.6 per cent to 51.2 grams...

Hercules PLC’s Strategic Acquisition Propels Growth Potential, SP Angel

A major step forward in its evolution as a leading labour supplier to the UK construction sector..

Tekmar Group Trebling Output with Zero Capex (Video)

Tekmar Group CEO Richard Turner reveals how the subsea protection specialist plans to triple its manufacturing capacity without new capex, leveraging Project Aurora’s efficiencies and a rising offshore services pipeline...

Ilika positions for a strategic breakout at Detroit’s battery stage

Ilika’s preparation for Detroit’s Battery Show hints at a strategic leap from pilot breakthroughs to factory‑scale deployment...

Compact design commands attention

Smaller shower spaces are fast becoming the smartest corner of the home, where precision design meets rising demand for style, sustainability, and simplicity...

Chemring acquires Landguard to boost Roke capabilities

Chemring has agreed to acquire Landguard Nexus Limited and its subsidiaries for up to £20 million to strengthen its Roke division...

Audi’s signal hints at a new era for lightweight performance

As Audi hints at reviving the R8, Surface Transforms looks like a quiet winner. Their carbon-ceramic tech offers the lightweight, high-performance braking that next-gen supercars demand...

Sustainable Fuel within reach of regional airlines

ATR’s new partnership makes sustainable aviation fuel accessible to regional carriers through smart logistics and scalable emissions accounting...

Hercules steps into power with a high-voltage labour move

Hercules plc enters the UK energy sector with the acquisition of Advantage NRG, securing specialist capability just as demand for overhead linesmen surges in line with the country's net-zero infrastructure push...

ME Group profits from rollout and rising demand of laundry machines, highlights Gervais Williams

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc, discussed ME Group International Plc (LON:MEGP) with DirectorsTalk, highlighting its shift from photo booths to self-service laundry machines...

A shift in battery architecture with broad implications

Ilika models show that switching to solid‑state battery packs could trim lifecycle CO₂e emissions by -13%, thanks to lighter, simpler systems and faster charging, measurable optimisation with meaningful ESG impact...

Balfour Beatty secures £833m contract for Net Zero Teesside Power

The firm will construct a 742 MW gas-fired plant with carbon capture and storage capable of removing up to two million tonnes of CO₂ a year...

Chemring Group Plc feasibility study with Norway advances to next phase

Chemring Group has confirmed that its joint study with the Norwegian Government to expand military explosives production will move to a second phase...

Tekmar Group targets strong H2 recovery with £50m+ pipeline

Tekmar Group reported first-half revenue of £12.3m and remains on track for a stronger second half, supported by a robust project pipeline exceeding £50m...

Babcock International reports strong FY25 results, £200m Share Buyback

Babcock International Group has posted strong preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with revenue up 11% to £4.83 billion and underlying operating profit rising 53%. The company also upgraded its medium-term guidance, raised its dividend by 30%, and announced a £200 million share buyback to be executed during FY26...

Renold acquires Ognibene for €10m, expanding Southern Europe presence

Renold has acquired Italian chain manufacturer Ognibene S.p.a. for €10 million, enhancing access to the Southern European market and immediately boosting earnings. The deal supports operational synergies and future growth...

Avingtrans issues strong FY25 trading update

Avingtrans (AIM: AVG) reports strong FY25 results, with revenue and profits in line with upgraded expectations, driven by the Advanced Engineering Systems division...
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Hercules Plc: Powering growth through talent and infrastructure expansion (LON:HERC)

Brusk Korkmaz, CEO and CFO Paul Wheatcroft speak with DirectorsTalk about the company’s record-breaking results, the growing demand for skilled labour, and how recent acquisitions are strengthening Hercules’s position in the UK’s infrastructure and power sectors...

An unexpected turn shapes Tekmar’s next chapter

Tekmar has transformed its cost base and refreshed its operating model, positioning a £50 million project pipeline to drive a stronger second half...

Hercules charges forward into power sector

Hercules plc has sharpened its strategic focus by acquiring a specialist linesmen provider, positioning itself at the heart of Britain’s electricity network overhaul...

Wizz Air June traffic up 10.8%, CO₂ intensity down 4.6%

Wizz Air carried 5.88 million passengers in June 2025, a 10.8 per cent increase year on year, with seat capacity up 10.4 per cent and a load factor of 92.1 per cent. CO₂ emissions per RPK fell 4.6 per cent to 51.2 grams...

Hercules PLC’s Strategic Acquisition Propels Growth Potential, SP Angel

A major step forward in its evolution as a leading labour supplier to the UK construction sector..

Tekmar Group Trebling Output with Zero Capex (Video)

Tekmar Group CEO Richard Turner reveals how the subsea protection specialist plans to triple its manufacturing capacity without new capex, leveraging Project Aurora’s efficiencies and a rising offshore services pipeline...

Ilika positions for a strategic breakout at Detroit’s battery stage

Ilika’s preparation for Detroit’s Battery Show hints at a strategic leap from pilot breakthroughs to factory‑scale deployment...

Compact design commands attention

Smaller shower spaces are fast becoming the smartest corner of the home, where precision design meets rising demand for style, sustainability, and simplicity...

Chemring acquires Landguard to boost Roke capabilities

Chemring has agreed to acquire Landguard Nexus Limited and its subsidiaries for up to £20 million to strengthen its Roke division...

Audi’s signal hints at a new era for lightweight performance

As Audi hints at reviving the R8, Surface Transforms looks like a quiet winner. Their carbon-ceramic tech offers the lightweight, high-performance braking that next-gen supercars demand...

Sustainable Fuel within reach of regional airlines

ATR’s new partnership makes sustainable aviation fuel accessible to regional carriers through smart logistics and scalable emissions accounting...

Hercules steps into power with a high-voltage labour move

Hercules plc enters the UK energy sector with the acquisition of Advantage NRG, securing specialist capability just as demand for overhead linesmen surges in line with the country's net-zero infrastructure push...

ME Group profits from rollout and rising demand of laundry machines, highlights Gervais Williams

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc, discussed ME Group International Plc (LON:MEGP) with DirectorsTalk, highlighting its shift from photo booths to self-service laundry machines...

A shift in battery architecture with broad implications

Ilika models show that switching to solid‑state battery packs could trim lifecycle CO₂e emissions by -13%, thanks to lighter, simpler systems and faster charging, measurable optimisation with meaningful ESG impact...

Balfour Beatty secures £833m contract for Net Zero Teesside Power

The firm will construct a 742 MW gas-fired plant with carbon capture and storage capable of removing up to two million tonnes of CO₂ a year...

Chemring Group Plc feasibility study with Norway advances to next phase

Chemring Group has confirmed that its joint study with the Norwegian Government to expand military explosives production will move to a second phase...

Tekmar Group targets strong H2 recovery with £50m+ pipeline

Tekmar Group reported first-half revenue of £12.3m and remains on track for a stronger second half, supported by a robust project pipeline exceeding £50m...

Babcock International reports strong FY25 results, £200m Share Buyback

Babcock International Group has posted strong preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with revenue up 11% to £4.83 billion and underlying operating profit rising 53%. The company also upgraded its medium-term guidance, raised its dividend by 30%, and announced a £200 million share buyback to be executed during FY26...

Renold acquires Ognibene for €10m, expanding Southern Europe presence

Renold has acquired Italian chain manufacturer Ognibene S.p.a. for €10 million, enhancing access to the Southern European market and immediately boosting earnings. The deal supports operational synergies and future growth...

Avingtrans issues strong FY25 trading update

Avingtrans (AIM: AVG) reports strong FY25 results, with revenue and profits in line with upgraded expectations, driven by the Advanced Engineering Systems division...
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