Accu, one of the UK's leading precision engineering component distributors, has established its first distribution centre in the US and appointed its first Managing Director for Accu Inc.

With MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live under two weeks away, the full workshop and panel programme is now locked in, and it's the strongest line-up we've put together yet.

Erichsen, manufacturer of precision materials testing equipment, has strengthened its sales presence and local customer support in the UK by selecting leading adhesives, dispensing automation, and materials testing supplier Intertronics as a new distribution partner for its sheet metal testing, surface testing, corrosion testing, and materials testing products.

With the full workshop and panel session programme confirmed for MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live, here's exactly what to expect on 14th October:

Staytite Rail joined the wider S&C Alliance at RIN Derby 2026, held at Derby Arena on 17 September, bringing together rail industry professionals to discuss developments and challenges across the sector.

On 16 September, Industrilas UK opened the doors to its Telford facility for a day of product demonstrations, conversations and a chance to meet the team behind the solutions.

At ALUMINIUM 2026, taking place from October 6 to 8 in Dusseldorf, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase at booth 3H68 how innovative surface treatment technologies can help aluminium finishers improve process efficiency, reduce resource consumption and achieve measurable sustainability benefits.

SPIROL will exhibit at Medical Technology Ireland, taking place on 23-24 September 2026 at Galway Racecourse in Ireland. SPIROL will demonstrate its Fastener Installation Equipment and Press-N-Lok Pin technology, giving visitors the opportunity to see how engineered fastening and assembly solutions can improve quality, consistency and efficiency in medical device and other healthcare-related assemblies.

Competition for technical and degree apprenticeships is surging, but Yorkshire-based steelwork manufacturer Tadweld is warning that the growing demand for technical careers is being met with a shrinking number of opportunities in manufacturing.

Bollhoff Group has acquired Nutep Industria Metalurgica in Betim, Minas Gerais, strengthening its industrial presence in South America and expanding its local manufacturing capabilities in Brazil - to serve customers that rely on local production.