Issue No. 284
26th August 2026 |
Rising costs and supply chain challenges continue to threaten UK mid-market growth
Supply chain disruption and rising costs remain the biggest threat facing UK mid-sized businesses, according to new research from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Almost half (46%) of firms say a combination of supply chain pressures, rising fuel and energy costs will be their biggest challenge over the next six months. Richard Austin, Partner at BDO, said: "The potential of the UK's mid-market is significant, but growth is at risk without the right policy environment. Support in these areas would help mid-sized businesses invest with confidence and accelerate growth across the UK."
With best regards
Mark Simms, Editor
editor@machinebuilding.net
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Looking forward to MachineBuilding.Live this October
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MachineBuilding.Live returns to the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park on Wednesday 14th October, co-located once again with FoodManufacturing.Live, and as editor of MachineBuilding.net, it's an event I look forward to every year.
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New IE5 standard raises the bar for industrial energy efficiency
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The updated IEC 60034-30-1:2025 standard has introduced IE5 as a defined motor efficiency classification, giving manufacturers, engineers and end users a clearer benchmark for specifying high-efficiency motors. WEG is supporting customers through ...
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Making automation affordable: reframing the cost of robotics
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Although the case for investment in industrial automation and robotics is strong, in the current climate of corporate belt-tightening, many automation projects don't make it off the drawing board because of the perceived high upfront investment.
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Inside the new industrial cyber security playbook
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As industrial operations become increasingly connected, the rules of cyber security are changing. Success is no longer defined by preventing every attack but by building the resilience to withstand and recover from them. Lee Carter, Industrial Cyber ...
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
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Future-proof with Industrial Security
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With two new Industrial Security services, Pilz is enhancing its support for companies when it comes to protecting their networked plant and machinery.
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Agility as the new benchmark for competitive strength
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Machine builders are not only looking for better technology. They are looking for more value across the full machine lifecycle, as the experts at Lenze explain.
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New DIN 3015-compliant tube clamps
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To ensure stability, secure anchoring and orderly installations, Elesa expands its range with the new DCE tube clamps, compliant with the DIN 3015 standard and designed for the reliable fastening of rigid and flexible pipes across a wide range ...
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MK-Safe trapped key interlocking system
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MK-Safe is Mechan Controls' easy-to-configure trapped key system, built in 316 stainless steel to perform in harsh industrial environments. With over 15,000 unique key codes and optional master coding, MK-Safe delivers durable mechanical safety ...
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NEW for 2026: industry debates, expert workshops and hands-on training confirmed for MachineBuilding.Live
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We've spent the summer working on the MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live learning programme, and it's ready: brand new expert panel discussions, more technical insight than ever, and hands-on training - all included in your free All-Access VIP Visitor Badge.
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