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.

Goodwin launches strategic review of Mechanical Engineering division

Goodwin Plc has commenced a strategic review, including potential options for the substantial sale of part of its Mechanical Engineering division...

August 7, 2026

TR Fastenings launches digital platform to support customer growth

TR Fastenings has launched a digital innovation centre to improve access to its engineering, product and supply chain capabilities...

August 6, 2026

Matchtech strengthens its recruitment model through employee retention

Matchtech’s focus on employee engagement and retention is helping the recruitment group strengthen expertise, client continuity and long-term market positioning...

August 5, 2026

Hardide targets longer component life with advanced CVD coatings

Hardide’s coating technology is designed to extend the working life of low-alloy steel components exposed to repeated loading and harsh environments...

August 5, 2026

Billington Structures targets growth in data centre steelwork

Billington Structures is expanding its role in data centre construction through early design input, coordinated delivery and more than 20 years of sector experience...

August 5, 2026

Zotefoams H1 revenue rises 23% as profit and margins strengthen

Zotefoams posted higher interim revenue and profit, lifted its dividend and outlined progress on Vietnam, AI and UK restructuring plans...

August 5, 2026

ARYSTO builds a clearer position around premium shower design

ARYSTO uses a simple wellbeing-focused message to strengthen the commercial position of its premium shower enclosure range...

August 4, 2026

Ilika CEO highlights Stereax revenue growth and Goliath defence interest

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses Stereax product revenue, planned M300 battery deliveries, Goliath 10Ah development, EV market trends and rising demand from the defence sector...

August 4, 2026

Volution Group acquires German ventilation specialist getAir for €40 million

August 4, 2026

Keller Group reports strong first-half growth, raises interim dividend

Keller Group Plc has reported higher first-half revenue, underlying operating profit and earnings, alongside a reduced net debt position and increased interim dividend...

August 4, 2026

Rotork reports resilient first-half performance as margins improve

Rotork has reported half-year results showing stable revenue, improved profitability and a newly declared interim dividend amid the ABB acquisition process...

August 4, 2026

Hercules Plc: £21m Power and Energy Workload Signals a Bigger Growth Engine (video)

Hercules Plc has established a dedicated Power and Energy division as it prepares for rising investment across the UK electricity network...

August 4, 2026

Halma completes sale of NovaBone for $60m

Halma has completed the sale of NovaBone Products LLC and its subsidiaries to Isto Biologics for total consideration of $60m on a cash and.....

August 4, 2026

Strix reports £153.2m revenue and strengthened balance sheet after Billi disposal

Strix Group has reported final results for the 15 months to 31 March 2026, including higher revenue, net cash of £38.7m and progress across.....

August 4, 2026

Clarkson reports record first-half profit and raises interim dividend

Clarkson Plc reported record first-half profit, lifted interim dividend and said full-year performance is expected to be materially ahead of market expectations...

August 3, 2026

Ilika plc reaches a commercial turning point as new markets emerge for Stereax and Goliath (video)

Dr Tom McColm of Morphose Capital Partners explains why the company may be approaching an important commercial inflection point...

August 3, 2026

Hercules launches dedicated Power & Energy Services division

Hercules PLC (LON:HERC), a leading UK power and infrastructure services group, has announced the launch of a dedicated Power & Energy Services division, supported by its own focused management team...

August 3, 2026

Senior plc posts stronger half-year trading and progress on recommended cash acquisition

Senior plc reported higher half-year revenue, improved adjusted profit and margins, while regulatory approvals for the recommended cash acquisition advanced...

August 3, 2026

Norcros Delivers Solid First-Quarter Growth as Market Share Gains Continue, Shore Capital

Norcros delivers organic growth, stronger margins and continued market share gains despite challenging conditions across its core markets...

July 31, 2026

James Cropper strengthens its specialist paper position

James Cropper is highlighting how manufacturing expertise and customer collaboration support its specialist paper business...

July 31, 2026

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Q&As

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Sintana Energy President outlines Uruguay seismic timeline and Argentina opportunity

30 July 2026

Oriole Resources’ Claire Bay discusses Mbe’s 1.66Moz gold resource and expansion potential

29 July 2026

CMC Markets targets multi-asset expansion through retail innovation (LON:CMCX)

29 July 2026

RM plc CFO Simon Goodwin discusses Assessment growth, RM Ava and full-year outlook

24 July 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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RM Plc Assessment Pipeline Doubles as RM Ava Opens New Growth Markets (video)

James Cropper plc Lifts EBITDA 33% as Debt Falls Below One Times Earnings (video)

EDX Medical Group Targets More Than £2 Million From New Employee Health Screening Service (video)

Alien Metals’ Georgina Basin Move Opens a New Copper-Uranium Growth Front (video)

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BrokerTalk

Avingtrans Raises £21 Million to Expand Its US Nuclear Opportunity, Cavendish

20 July 2026

Valeura Energy Builds Cash Position as Bussabong Catalyst Approaches, Auctus Advisors

10 July 2026

Sintana Energy’s Atlantic Margin activity pipeline remains firmly in focus, says Cavendish

7 July 2026

Verici Dx FY25 results in line as Tutivia outlook strengthens, says Singer Capital Markets

6 July 2026

Ilika Plc capital raise supports Stereax launch and Goliath progress, says Cavendish

6 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

Diageo appoints WPP’s Joanne Wilson as Chief Financial Officer

23 September 2026

AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere approved in EU for asthma

23 September 2026

JD Sports HY27 profit falls as sales soften, full-year guidance maintained

23 September 2026

Rentokil Initial to sell SOLitude Lake Management to Bain Capital for $230m

22 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

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5 October 2026

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

5 October 2026

Industrials

Goodwin launches strategic review of Mechanical Engineering division

Goodwin Plc has commenced a strategic review, including potential options for the substantial sale of part of its Mechanical Engineering division...

August 7, 2026

TR Fastenings launches digital platform to support customer growth

TR Fastenings has launched a digital innovation centre to improve access to its engineering, product and supply chain capabilities...

August 6, 2026

Matchtech strengthens its recruitment model through employee retention

Matchtech’s focus on employee engagement and retention is helping the recruitment group strengthen expertise, client continuity and long-term market positioning...

August 5, 2026

Hardide targets longer component life with advanced CVD coatings

Hardide’s coating technology is designed to extend the working life of low-alloy steel components exposed to repeated loading and harsh environments...

August 5, 2026

Billington Structures targets growth in data centre steelwork

Billington Structures is expanding its role in data centre construction through early design input, coordinated delivery and more than 20 years of sector experience...

August 5, 2026

Zotefoams H1 revenue rises 23% as profit and margins strengthen

Zotefoams posted higher interim revenue and profit, lifted its dividend and outlined progress on Vietnam, AI and UK restructuring plans...

August 5, 2026

ARYSTO builds a clearer position around premium shower design

ARYSTO uses a simple wellbeing-focused message to strengthen the commercial position of its premium shower enclosure range...

August 4, 2026

Ilika CEO highlights Stereax revenue growth and Goliath defence interest

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses Stereax product revenue, planned M300 battery deliveries, Goliath 10Ah development, EV market trends and rising demand from the defence sector...

August 4, 2026

Volution Group acquires German ventilation specialist getAir for €40 million

Volution Group Plc has acquired German ventilation specialist getAir GmbH for €40 million, strengthening its position in Europe’s residential heat recovery market. The deal adds getAir’s decentralised ventilation products, boosts Volution’s product development capabilities, and is expected to be immediately earnings accretive. getAir generated €13.9 million in revenue and about €4 million in adjusted EBITDA in the year to June 2026...

August 4, 2026

Keller Group reports strong first-half growth, raises interim dividend

Keller Group Plc has reported higher first-half revenue, underlying operating profit and earnings, alongside a reduced net debt position and increased interim dividend...

August 4, 2026

Rotork reports resilient first-half performance as margins improve

Rotork has reported half-year results showing stable revenue, improved profitability and a newly declared interim dividend amid the ABB acquisition process...

August 4, 2026

Hercules Plc: £21m Power and Energy Workload Signals a Bigger Growth Engine (video)

Hercules Plc has established a dedicated Power and Energy division as it prepares for rising investment across the UK electricity network...

August 4, 2026

Halma completes sale of NovaBone for $60m

Halma has completed the sale of NovaBone Products LLC and its subsidiaries to Isto Biologics for total consideration of $60m on a cash and.....

August 4, 2026

Strix reports £153.2m revenue and strengthened balance sheet after Billi disposal

Strix Group has reported final results for the 15 months to 31 March 2026, including higher revenue, net cash of £38.7m and progress across.....

August 4, 2026

Clarkson reports record first-half profit and raises interim dividend

Clarkson Plc reported record first-half profit, lifted interim dividend and said full-year performance is expected to be materially ahead of market expectations...

August 3, 2026

Ilika plc reaches a commercial turning point as new markets emerge for Stereax and Goliath (video)

Dr Tom McColm of Morphose Capital Partners explains why the company may be approaching an important commercial inflection point...

August 3, 2026

Hercules launches dedicated Power & Energy Services division

August 3, 2026

Senior plc posts stronger half-year trading and progress on recommended cash acquisition

Senior plc reported higher half-year revenue, improved adjusted profit and margins, while regulatory approvals for the recommended cash acquisition advanced...