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Industry news Ocado investors push back against Tim Steiner exit plan A group of major Ocado shareholders are pushing the board to rethink plans to replace chief executive Tim Steiner, as the retailer faces a growing split over the future of its long-standing boss. Several top 10 investors have written to Ocado’s board in recent days to express support for Steiner, according to the Financial Times,... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Retailers urge Burnham to turn business rates pledge into high street action Retailers have welcomed Andy Burnham’s pledge to reform business rates, but warned that high street businesses need meaningful action rather than another round of promises. The former Greater Manchester mayor, who is now the MP for Makerfield and frontrunner to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, used a speech in Manchester to call for... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news National Recycling Award 2026 extends deadline for final entries MRW National Recycling Award 2026 extends deadline for final entries There is an additional two weeks to enter this year’s awards or complete submissions across 18 different categories honouring technical innovation and project management excellence National Recycling Award 2026 extends deadline for final entries Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news John Lewis Partnership ramps up retail media push with Kevel deal John Lewis Partnership has appointed Kevel to power its on-site retail media network across the John Lewis and Waitrose websites. The partnership will see Kevel’s AI-powered, API-first Retail Media Cloud used to support a bespoke advertising platform across JohnLewis.com and Waitrose.com. The move comes as John Lewis Partnership continues to build out its retail media... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news SEPA appoints new Chief Operating Officer; Evidence and Water Resilience The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has appointed Dr Richard Allan as Chief Operating Officer; Evidence and Water Resilience. SEPA said the appointment will see Richard lead the Evidence and […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Boots extends late-night delivery as football fans drive demand for match-day essentials Boots is extending on-demand delivery hours to midnight across 25 more locations as football fans turn to rapid delivery for match-day essentials. The health and beauty retailer said new data from Boots and Deliveroo showed rising demand around England matches, with shoppers ordering products to homes and pubs rather than leaving the game to visit... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Thames Water seeks twelfth creditor consent as funding deadline looms Thames Water has launched its twelfth consent request to super-senior creditors, seeking further amendments to its funding arrangements as it works to secure regulatory approval for its long-term recapitalisation plan. […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Katun’s Arivia MFPs earn Blue Angel eco-label Katun Corporation (Katun) announced that its Arivia MFP line has obtained Blue Angel certification, one of the world’s most respected eco-labels for environmentally responsible products. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Megain clears shareholder takeover hurdle Independent investors unanimously back subscription, moving Geehy’s proposed acquisition significantly closer towards completion, as Megain’s chief executive resigns. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news SGT appeals as Shenzhen confirms delisting Chinese OPC manufacturer challenges delisting decision while production business continues during stock exchange review. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Nazdar expands ink market reach Fujifilm deal strengthens Nazdar’s screen and flexographic ink position across Americas markets. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news IFI launches new inter-agency emergency response plan for major fish kill incidents Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has published a new national emergency response protocol aimed at improving the speed, coordination and effectiveness of responses to significant freshwater fish kill events across Ireland. […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Stakeholder groups to help shape Northern Ireland nutrient policy overhaul to tackle worsening water pollution Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has launched a public consultation based on a stakeholder group’s proposals to reduce nutrient pollution from farming […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Irish parliamentary committees convene joint meeting on water pollution impacts on fisheries Two Irish parliamentary committees have held a joint meeting to examine the growing impact of deteriorating water quality and pollution on both marine and inland fisheries, highlighting increasing concern over […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news No-dig and low-impact pipe installation supporting water infrastructure delivery In this article, Rhodri Boggust, Civil Engineer at G.T. Jones Contracting Ltd. explains how the company is adopting no-dig and reduced-dig installation techniques to support lower-carbon, low-impact delivery of buried […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news The Power of Ten: Celebrating a landmark year for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival From a small gathering of problem-solvers to a globally recognised innovation movement, Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival marks ten years of transforming ideas into action – and its landmark 2026 event […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Talking the Torque: Actuation from every angle Like a box of LEGO bricks, a modular actuator can be assembled in different ways to suit the job. This month, Key Account Manager for AUMA Actuators Limited, Martin Hardwidge, […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Storm events and sewer systems: are we properly prepared for confined space rescue? With the increasing intensity of storms across the UK, water and wastewater networks are being placed under greater pressure than ever before. Sudden rainfall events, surface water ingress and overwhelmed […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Place-Based Thinking central to Anglian Water’s @one Alliance’s capital delivery programme Teresa Jeffcoat, Senior Programme Manager at Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, explains how the organisation has moved away from traditional delivery streams toward a simplified model, with “Place-Based Thinking” central to […] Water Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Why we wrote a musical about climate change - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025 Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according... Carbon Brief · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025 Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according to the latest Energy Institute… Carbon Brief · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Vietnam sounds out H&M, Syre Vietnam government consults H&M-backed recycler Syre and the Swedish retailer in a push to help green its vast textile and […] Ecotextile News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news 3D Printing Entrepreneur Secures a UK First by Securing Two King’s Awards Mitchell Barnes founder of RYSE 3D gone from replacing his mum’s dishwasher with a homemade 3D printer to becoming arguably the youngest ever recipient of two King’s Award for Enterprise. Mitchell Barnes, who is about to turn 30-years-old, founded RYSE 3D in 2017 after proving out the importance of additive manufacturing (AM) in future production techniques for university friends. Since then, h… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news The Vita Group Continue Making Sustainability Progress The Vita Group, one of Europe’s leading flexible polyurethane foam manufacturers, has launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, Enhancing Everyday Life, highlighting continued progress on circularity, emissions reduction and responsible sourcing. The report continues the 5 years of progress which the business has made in the midst of a challenging economic environment. During this time sustainab… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Andion CH4 acquires stake in Italian AD plant - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Food Metal Detector Solves Dairy Product Effect Water, like metal, is conductive, which means dairy products can react differently in a food metal detector’s magnetic field. For example, a solid block of cheese behaves differently than grated, sliced or soft cheese. This product effect may result in the product being rejected and good food being wasted. To identify a metal contaminant within conductive products, a metal detector must address… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news LFB Acquires Hydronic to Strengthen HVAC and Refrigeration Portfolio LFB Group announces the acquisition of Hydronic, a French company specialized in the design and manufacture of air handling units, based in Mortagne-au-Perche, Normandy, France. This acquisition marks a new milestone in the development of LFB Group and is part of its strategy to strengthen its offering in HVAC and refrigeration, accelerate its European development, and address the growing chall… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news London’s new food waste campaign launches to motivate Londoners to use what they can, and recycle the rest - ReLondon ReLondon · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Bio-based materials in action: Developing lower-carbon, higher-performing buildings This webinar explores the use of biobased materials to achieve sustainability and carbon-reduction targets, exploring how businesses can utilise innovative materials to reduce whole-life carbon and improve thermal performance within their buildings. edie — Circular Economy tag · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Brandauer Targets £2.5m EU Opportunity Following European Appointment One of the UK’s leading metal stamping experts is targeting £2.5m of new EU opportunities after appointing a new European technical specialist. Brandauer, which provides precision components for more than 15 high-value sectors, has brought in Jürgen Wollbold to increase its presence on the ground in France, Germany and Spain. The industry veteran has more than 30 years’ experience in the automo… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘Matter of urgency’ – IGA calls for government to increase MOT fee cap The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has intensified its campaign for an urgent government review of the MOT fee cap for class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles, warning that the 16-year freeze is threatening national testing capacity. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news James Cropper Partners with Founder of Kids Party Pact Movement British master papermaker James Cropper has partnered with local children’s author Charlotte Mason-Curl to provide the paper for her new children’s book, Elf Chloe’s Surprise. The book, a heartwarming tale for under-5s, will be used to support The Kids Party Pact, a grassroots campaign promoting a more sustainable mindset around gifting. Fittingly, the book is printed on James Cropper’s Vanguar… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Nodular corrosion – detecting the hidden problem With nodular corrosion ignorance is not bliss – it is just ignorance. Pete DeMar, founder of Battery Research and Testing, explains how to detect nodular corrosion in your lead-acid battery positive posts years before it puts your system at risk. This applies to all vented lead-acid (VLA) batteries, with particular application to high-inrush loads such… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news The month in review – June 2026 The Secretariat team has been out and about for London... Aldersgate Group · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news TNU Meeting with CETRAA and CONEPA Following Issues Over Tyre Recycling in Spain Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados (TNU) held a meeting with the Spanish Confederation of Automotive Repair Workshops and Related Businesses (CETRAA) and the Spanish Federation of Automotive Professional Business Associations (CONEPA) to discuss the current issues that the Spanish tyre recycling sector is facing and review the situation of tyre collection services nationwide CETRAA and CONEPA have..… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Zafco introduces Armstrong car tyres and Tuff 360 six-year warranty The Armstrong tyre brand, which started life in the US in 1912, before being taken on by Pirelli back in the 1980s, was acquired by Zafco around the time of its 100th anniversary in 2012. Until more recently the name had largely been associated with truck and bus tyre products, but at Tire Cologne 2026 Zafco took the decision to promote the Armstrong brand once again – this time in relation to … Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Extra time for California SB 253 climate reports California pushes back the first emissions reporting deadline under its landmark climate disclosure law, easing immediate pressure on big brands […] Ecotextile News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Delphi NOx sensors ‘outperform competitors’ in benchmarking tests Delphi recently put its NOx sensors to the test against original equipment (OE) data and three leading aftermarket competitors, evaluating probe leakage, sensor accuracy, high-temperature stability, and real-world driving simulation. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Envision and Elements Green partner on 1.6GWh German BESS China’s Envision Energy and UK-based Elements Green have announced a partnership to deliver the 400MW/1,600MWh Stadorf battery energy storage system (BESS) project in northern Germany. The agreement, announced at Intersolar Europe in Munich, will see Envision supply an integrated energy storage solution based on its Gen 8 BESS platform. The four-hour system will incorporate advanced… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Jun 2026