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.

Halma to acquire water quality monitoring specialist Pyxis for $170m

Halma has agreed to acquire Pyxis, a US-based provider of water quality monitoring and analysis technology, for an initial $170m, with up to $30m in additional earn-out payments. Pyxis will..

September 2, 2026

James Cropper Builds Value Around Specialist Materials and Premium Applications

James Cropper is using specialist materials, colour expertise and close design collaboration to target premium paper and packaging applications...

September 1, 2026

OT security moves higher up the corporate risk agenda

OT security is becoming a more important business priority as cyber attacks create greater risks to production, supply chains and operational resilience...

September 1, 2026

Fibo adds latest wall panel ranges to ArtiCAD and Virtual Worlds

Fibo has added its latest waterproof wall panel ranges to ArtiCAD and Virtual Worlds, making them easier for merchants to specify and present in digital bathroom designs...

September 1, 2026

Morgan Advanced Materials completes sale of Foseco India stake

Morgan Advanced Materials has completed the disposal of its full shareholding in Foseco India Limited, with proceeds to reduce net debt...

August 28, 2026

Goodwin trading profit more than doubles to £77.5 million

Goodwin Plc has reported record trading profit and revenue for the year ended 30 April 2026, alongside an increased ordinary dividend...

August 28, 2026

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

Ilika has given notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting and said its annual report and AGM notice will be available shortly...

August 28, 2026

Ilika targets medical device opportunities with Stereax at MedTech Ireland

Ilika’s Stereax technology will be presented at MedTech Ireland 2026 as the company targets further opportunities in active implanted medical devices...

August 27, 2026

Dry electropolishing expands the surface treatment options for Hardide

Dry electropolishing is widening the range of finishing options, while Hardide’s broader surface treatment capabilities support customers choosing the right process for each application...

August 27, 2026

Billington Holdings appoints new Non-Executive Director, confirms Board change

Billington Holdings has appointed Olivier Aebi as a non-executive director and confirmed Alexander Ospelt’s resignation with effect from 27 August 2026...

August 27, 2026

Trifast moves recycled nylon fasteners towards commercial launch

Trifast is moving recycled nylon fasteners closer to commercial use as customers seek lower-impact components without sacrificing engineering performance...

August 26, 2026

James Cropper focuses specialist paper expertise on higher-value opportunities

James Cropper is sharpening its paper and packaging proposition around specialist manufacturing expertise, clearer capabilities and more focused market opportunities...

August 26, 2026

Billington Structures expands energy-sector steelwork portfolio

Billington Structures is strengthening its energy-sector position through major structural steelwork packages across Energy from Waste, district heating and power infrastructure...

August 26, 2026

Water infrastructure investment puts workforce capacity at the centre of AMP8 delivery

Record levels of planned water infrastructure investment are increasing demand for skilled workers, putting recruitment capacity and workforce development at the centre of AMP8 delivery...

August 25, 2026

Hercules Academy broadens funding pipeline and national reach

Hercules Academy has expanded its funded training activity, public sector relationships and national reach as the group develops additional routes for longer-term commercial growth...

August 25, 2026

Abode strengthens product positioning with two IER Awards honours

Abode’s two 2026 IER Awards honours strengthen the profile of its accessible LivInc range and flexible Optima Belfast Sink...

August 25, 2026

Smiths Group appoints two independent Non-Executive Directors

Smiths Group has announced the appointment of Val Rahmani and Emma FitzGerald as independent non-executive directors, with committee changes also confirmed...

August 25, 2026

Melrose Industries announces claims programme and GKN Garden Grove restart target

Melrose Industries has outlined a claims programme, regulatory update and target date for full manufacturing operations at GKN Aerospace Garden Grove...

August 25, 2026

Adaptix secures US Federal sales channel for Ortho350

Adaptix has secured a dedicated US federal sales channel for the Ortho350 through an exclusive reseller agreement with Spartan Medical...

August 21, 2026

MERLYN broadens ARYSTO range with new stone shower tray

MERLYN is expanding its premium ARYSTO range with ARYSTO Stone, a new shower tray launching in October 2026 with a focus on design, safety and practicality...

August 21, 2026

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Ilika plc: A New Era in Solid-State Battery Innovation – 2024 Investor Presentation

Time Finance PLC Strong Growth and Strategic Progress: A Message from CEO Ed Rimmer

Q&As

Corero Network Security CFO highlights strong H1 2026 growth and expanding cyber-resilience demand

26 August 2026

Nuformix Dr Dan Gooding on positive NXP002 study results and next steps

26 August 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nick Bridgen discusses vanadium project progress and growth opportunities

21 August 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights high-grade Niambaram gold and wider Eastern CLP potential

21 August 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group reports record deposits and wealth assets (LON:ARBB)

21 August 2026

Hardman & Co

Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited 1H’26 results: Foot on the accelerator

8 October 2026

Chesnara Plc: Acquisitions show immediate benefits

2 September 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

13 July 2026

Green News

Ampeak Energy Director Buys 500,000 shares in market purchase

6 October 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources raises £4.68m to repay bonds and advance vanadium project

2 October 2026

Thor Energy reports progress across natural hydrogen, helium and copper projects

30 September 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco interest and advances production

28 September 2026

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BrokerTalk

Drax Group gains strategic diversity from BSIF acquisition, says Longspur Research

14 August 2026

Richard Heading Braemar Plc CFO highlights revenue growth drivers

11 August 2026

Strix cash increase and Consumer Goods momentum put the spotlight on the next strategic update – Zeus Capital

5 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

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31 July 2026

Funds

Fidelity Emerging Markets reports 99.3% share price return

6 October 2026

Fidelity European Trust appoints Gordon Humphries as Non-Executive Director

2 October 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets outperforms index by 27% renewing its 5-year tender mechanism

2 October 2026

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust Nick Train on Why AI Could Make UK Data Champions More Valuable (video)

1 October 2026

Biotech Growth Trust Portfolio Manager on valuations, M&A and sector recovery

30 September 2026

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FTSE 100 News

Unite Group agrees £60m Sale of King’s Place site

30 September 2026

AstraZeneca invests $2bn in Summit to accelerate ivonescimab development

29 September 2026

Landsec sells Victoria Street office for £211m

28 September 2026

Polar Capital Technology Trust appoints Simon Crinage

28 September 2026

UK Broker Ratings

Whitbread PLC (WTB.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 10.10% Potential Upside for Investors

5 October 2026

Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating a 9.74% Upside Potential for Investors

5 October 2026

WPP PLC ORD 10P (WPP.L): Investor Outlook Amidst Challenging Valuation Metrics

5 October 2026

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Telecom Sector

5 October 2026

Spirax Group PLC (SPX.L) Stock Analysis: Evaluating the 11.88% Potential Upside for Investors

5 October 2026

Industrials

Halma to acquire water quality monitoring specialist Pyxis for $170m

Halma has agreed to acquire Pyxis, a US-based provider of water quality monitoring and analysis technology, for an initial $170m, with up to $30m in additional earn-out payments. Pyxis will join Halma’s Environmental & Analysis Sector...

September 2, 2026

James Cropper Builds Value Around Specialist Materials and Premium Applications

James Cropper is using specialist materials, colour expertise and close design collaboration to target premium paper and packaging applications...

September 1, 2026

OT security moves higher up the corporate risk agenda

OT security is becoming a more important business priority as cyber attacks create greater risks to production, supply chains and operational resilience...

September 1, 2026

Fibo adds latest wall panel ranges to ArtiCAD and Virtual Worlds

Fibo has added its latest waterproof wall panel ranges to ArtiCAD and Virtual Worlds, making them easier for merchants to specify and present in digital bathroom designs...

September 1, 2026

Morgan Advanced Materials completes sale of Foseco India stake

Morgan Advanced Materials has completed the disposal of its full shareholding in Foseco India Limited, with proceeds to reduce net debt...

August 28, 2026

Goodwin trading profit more than doubles to £77.5 million

Goodwin Plc has reported record trading profit and revenue for the year ended 30 April 2026, alongside an increased ordinary dividend...

August 28, 2026

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

Ilika has given notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting and said its annual report and AGM notice will be available shortly...

August 28, 2026

Ilika targets medical device opportunities with Stereax at MedTech Ireland

Ilika’s Stereax technology will be presented at MedTech Ireland 2026 as the company targets further opportunities in active implanted medical devices...

August 27, 2026

Dry electropolishing expands the surface treatment options for Hardide

Dry electropolishing is widening the range of finishing options, while Hardide’s broader surface treatment capabilities support customers choosing the right process for each application...

August 27, 2026

Billington Holdings appoints new Non-Executive Director, confirms Board change

Billington Holdings has appointed Olivier Aebi as a non-executive director and confirmed Alexander Ospelt’s resignation with effect from 27 August 2026...

August 27, 2026

Trifast moves recycled nylon fasteners towards commercial launch

Trifast is moving recycled nylon fasteners closer to commercial use as customers seek lower-impact components without sacrificing engineering performance...

August 26, 2026

James Cropper focuses specialist paper expertise on higher-value opportunities

James Cropper is sharpening its paper and packaging proposition around specialist manufacturing expertise, clearer capabilities and more focused market opportunities...

August 26, 2026

Billington Structures expands energy-sector steelwork portfolio

Billington Structures is strengthening its energy-sector position through major structural steelwork packages across Energy from Waste, district heating and power infrastructure...

August 26, 2026

Water infrastructure investment puts workforce capacity at the centre of AMP8 delivery

Record levels of planned water infrastructure investment are increasing demand for skilled workers, putting recruitment capacity and workforce development at the centre of AMP8 delivery...

August 25, 2026

Hercules Academy broadens funding pipeline and national reach

Hercules Academy has expanded its funded training activity, public sector relationships and national reach as the group develops additional routes for longer-term commercial growth...

August 25, 2026

Abode strengthens product positioning with two IER Awards honours

Abode’s two 2026 IER Awards honours strengthen the profile of its accessible LivInc range and flexible Optima Belfast Sink...

August 25, 2026

Smiths Group appoints two independent Non-Executive Directors

Smiths Group has announced the appointment of Val Rahmani and Emma FitzGerald as independent non-executive directors, with committee changes also confirmed...

August 25, 2026

Melrose Industries announces claims programme and GKN Garden Grove restart target

Melrose Industries has outlined a claims programme, regulatory update and target date for full manufacturing operations at GKN Aerospace Garden Grove...

August 25, 2026

Adaptix secures US Federal sales channel for Ortho350

Adaptix has secured a dedicated US federal sales channel for the Ortho350 through an exclusive reseller agreement with Spartan Medical...

August 21, 2026

MERLYN broadens ARYSTO range with new stone shower tray

MERLYN is expanding its premium ARYSTO range with ARYSTO Stone, a new shower tray launching in October 2026 with a focus on design, safety and practicality...

August 21, 2026