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Industry news Tyres Europe urges EUDR certainty with practical fixes Tyres Europe has called for the maintaining of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation timeline, while urging targeted action to address remaining operational challenges for the tyre sector. In a statement issued today, the association said the tyre industry welcomes elements of the European Commission’s latest EUDR documents that appear to provide greater clarity and targeted sim… Tyrepress · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Wattlab launches standardised battery system for inland vessels Dutch maritime technology company Wattlab has launched a standardised battery energy storage system for inland shipping that it says can be installed aboard vessels in a single working day. The new WEstack system is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of battery adoption in the inland shipping sector by replacing bespoke installations with a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Northzone brings on Firstminute investor to support AI ventures Investment group Northzone has appointed Sam Endacott as its latest London-based partner who will focus on applied and physical AI. Endacott joins the firm from Mistral and Wayve backer Firstminute Capital and will focus on early-stage investments from seed to Series B. “I am thrilled to join Northzone as a Partner and continue supporting the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news MTP/Camfin present 15 candidates for renewed Pirelli board Marco Tronchetti Provera & C. S.p.A. (MTP & C.) and Camfin S.p.A. (together with Longmarch Holding and Camfin Alternative Assets) have submitted a slate of 15 candidates for the renewal of the Pirelli & C. S.p.A. Board of Directors at the shareholders’ meeting scheduled for 25 June 2026. In short, the slate aims to balance continuity (with Tronchetti Provera family representatives and key execu… Tyrepress · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Brother Opens New Technology Centre Near Frankfurt Kenilworth-based Whitehouse Machine Tools, the exclusive sales agent in Britain and Ireland for machine tools from Brother, Japan, announces a major expansion of its principal’s technology centre in Bad Homburg, near Frankfurt, Germany. The facility has been relocated to a new, 1,700 square metre premises on Steinmühlstraße, about 2.5 times the size of the original site, large enough to accommo… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Sports Direct opens first flagship in the Nordics Frasers Group has opened a Sports Direct shop in Finland, marking the sportswear brand’s first flagship in the Nordics. Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news The eco-tourists who don’t realise that they’re the problem Scuba diving tourism, long marketed as an eco-friendly way to experience coral reefs, is causing widespread and largely hidden damage to some of the world’s most fragile marine ecosystems, according to new research. The study, which led by Dr Bing Lin from the University of Sydney’s Thriving Oceans Research Hub, analysed the behaviour of more […] Environment Journal · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news New facility certification targets audit fatigue C2C launches facility-level certification for apparel brands and textile mills to cut audit fatigue and speed up certification THE NETHERLANDS […] Ecotextile News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Industry collaborates on Scottish circular construction framework MRW Industry collaborates on Scottish circular construction framework Zero Waste Scotland publishes second industry-specific guidance backed by board of experts to look at changing market behaviours and incentives Industry collaborates on Scottish circular construction framework Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news New UK waste and recycling business secures seed investment Katharos has announced the successful closing of its seed financing round, providing backing for the company’s plans to develop new waste and recycling infrastructure across the UK. According to the recycling company, the funding will enable Katharos to accelerate the development of projects aimed at increasing recycling capacity and supporting the UK’s transition towards a … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Nokian Tyres, Pirelli amongst Europe’s Climate Leaders Only two tyre makers appear on the sixth edition list of Europe’s Climate Leaders that the Financial Times has published in partnership with data provider Statista. Amongst the 600 companies named for having achieved the greatest reduction in their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Nokian Tyres secured an impressive 29th place this year with a score of 78.7. Pirelli occupies the latter half of th… Tyrepress · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news London in the spotlight As London gears up for another packed month of technology events, the global spotlight is once again turning towards the capital. June has become a marker in the international tech calendar, as London has become one of the key hubs where investors, founders, researchers, policymakers and major technology firms converge at scale. From the second […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Hoymiles introduces 4kWh LFP residential battery system Chinese solar and energy storage company Hoymiles has launched its third-generation plug-in residential battery system, introducing hybrid and AC-coupled models aimed at increasing home energy storage capacity, safety and energy management capabilities. The new HiBattery 4020 Series comprises the HiBattery 4020 X hybrid system, which connects directly to photovoltaic modules, and the HiBattery … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Scale-Up Accelerator to Showcase Next-Generation Battery Innovation at Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026 A new initiative designed to help accelerate the commercial scaling of next-generation battery technologies will launch at Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 8th & 9th July 2026. The Scale-Up Accelerator has been created to serve as a bridge between R&D and full commercialisation to support innovators who have moved beyond prototype stage but require partne… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news The Fragrance Shop launches Trinity Leeds flagship The Fragrance Shop is launching a flagship store at Trinity Leeds shopping centre. Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Design complexity blocks footwear circularity A landmark study of post-consumer footwear waste in Europe reveals that design complexity – not material scarcity – is one […] Ecotextile News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Aviloo launches battery warranty in Sweden and France for used EV market Austrian battery diagnostics specialist Aviloo has launched a battery warranty product for used electric vehicles, combining independent battery health assessments with insurance-backed financial protection. The new Aviloo Battery Warranty, launched initially in France and Sweden on 1 June, is designed to reduce uncertainty around battery condition in the used EV market. The warranty is based… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy to showcase smart AD support & new feedstock service at World Biogas Expo 2026 MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – FM BioEnergy to showcase smart AD support & new feedstock service at World Biogas Expo 2026 Demonstrating the benefits of its wraparound approach to digester care, FM BioEnergy will showcase its expanded suite of smart AD services at the World Biogas Expo 2026 (Stand M30, 8-9 July, NEC) – including a… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Flatter, More Accurate Wafer Positioning from Queensgate The new WP120B Z-axis, tip-and-tilt piezo positioning stage for 300 mm (12”) wafers offers minimal off-axis errors for consistent focus and measurement accuracy. Queensgate has launched the latest of its piezo nanopositioning stages, the WP120B low-profile Z-axis, tip-and-tilt stage. It was developed in response to customer demands for improved roll and pitch errors in wafer piezo nanopositioni… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Nordlux latest to unveil wood luminaire Nordlux has unveiled a linear LED pendant luminaire made from FSC-certified wood, continuing the brand’s exploration of natural materials in […] Recolight · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Downlight is made from discarded fishing nets US lighting brand Lucifer Lighting has unveiled a version of its best-selling downlight made from recycled marine plastic recovered from […] Recolight · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Zhono introduces latest replacement chips In May 2026, Zhono released new compatible chips for use in Canon, Brother, Fujifilm, Kyocera, OKI, Olivetti, Utax and Triumph-Adler devices. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Laverock Therapeutics awarded £2.2m through innovation grants Laverock Therapeutics has been awarded two new grants totalling in excess of £2.2m to support the next generation of its gene-control platform development and expansion into additional non-oncology therapeutics areas. The biotech is developing disease-responsive advanced therapies through its programmable gene control technology. To date, Laverock’s gene-control platform has been demonstrated a… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Data: Vinted outscores fashion retail metrics New YouGov data shows Vinted’s second-hand model is outperforming mainstream UK fashion retail on nearly every consumer metric — with […] Ecotextile News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Smoking ban fails to clear the air in US public housing A year-long study of public housing communities in southeastern Virginia has found that indoor air quality remains significantly worse than outdoor air, even five years after the introduction of a federal smoke-free housing policy. The research measured PM2.5 levels across 12 multifamily public housing buildings in the Hampton Roads region. The area has earned an […] Air Quality News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Morrisons Daily closures: What’s the supermarket doing with its c-stores? Last week it was reported that Morrisons was planning to close just over 100 of its company-owned convenience stores over the coming months, placing hundreds of jobs at risk. Morrisons highlighted that the stores on the chopping block, which were acquired as part of its £190 million rescue deal for McColl’s in 2022, had been... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Youth jobs crisis: How will in-store retail be affected? Many young people start their first job in the world of retail. In fact, retail helps more young people into work than any other sector, according to recent research from M&S. Despite this, the youth jobs crisis is undeniably a growing problem in the UK. A new interim report into youth unemployment, published by former... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news An AI reckoning is coming for bricks and mortar, but not the one you might think When Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy told analysts in October 2025 that AI would accelerate the shift from physical retail to ecommerce, essentially discounting any viable future for stores, he was making a prediction that suited Amazon’s view of the world. Retail, in that version of the future, becomes faster, more automated, more predictive and... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Mondi strengthens corrugated operations at German plants MONDI has announced it is strengthening its corrugated solutions operations in Germany through a series of upgrades at its plants in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ebersdorf near Coburg, Bavaria. At both sites, the packaging specialist revealed it has made enhancements to existing production equipment and optimised internal processes. At the Ebersdorf plant, the continued development […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Heuver Group builds on “solid starting point” with 2026 sustainability report Heuver Group has published its second sustainability report, showing that sustainability is becoming more firmly embedded across the organisation’s operations. The report outlines clear steps taken to measure and improve the company’s own impact, with progress reflected in a significant improvement in its EcoVadis score in 2025, rising from 60 to 71 points. This has earned Heuver Group a silver… Tyrepress · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Evero submits planning application for flagship InBECCS Project Evero has today (1st June 2026) announced the submission of a planning application for its Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) project, a landmark development within the HyNet industrial cluster in North West England. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Bryden Precision Engineering: More Than Components Bryden Precision Engineering is redefining what modern manufacturing partnership should look like. In an industry often driven by price and lead times alone, Bryden takes a different approach – combining advanced precision engineering with full-service manufacturing support designed to reduce risk, simplify supply chains, and deliver long-term value to customers operating in demanding sectors i… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news May 2026 Round-Up: The Latest from OPRL Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Werthmann ends CR-Solutions chapter Industry veteran shifts focus towards compliance, WEEE and environmental management activities. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Applied Nutrition acquires US manufacturing facility Applied Nutrition has announced the acquisition of a US-based manufacturing facility for $16m in cash as it works towards expanding its presence in North America. The new acquisition includes a… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Sapiens to establish global headquarters in London AI-powered insurance platform Sapiens is moving its company’s headquarters to central London, located in Holborn’s Space House. The Israeli tech firm’s agentic platforms help insurers automate the manual workflows surrounding insurance operations, improving execution efficiency and accuracy across policy underwriting, claims management, pricing and risk management, and billing. In addition to b… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Cambodia braces for LDC trade shock Cambodia’s looming exit from Least Developed Country status by 2029 threatens to upend the preferential trade access that has underpinned […] Ecotextile News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Raven marks milestone year US manufacturer celebrates 35 years of expansion from bulk toner roots worldwide. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026 | Finalists announced Packaging News has announced the finalists of the Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026. Packaging News (UK) · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Russell Richardson and Sons operations cease following acquisition The operations of a Sheffield-based recycling and shredding company have ceased following its acquisition by Restore Datashred earlier this year. The closure marks the end of Russell Richardson and Sons’ activities as an independent business after more than two decades of operation in the confidential shredding, document archiving and recycling sectors. In a social media … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jun 2026