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Coloplast has inaugurated its largest manufacturing facility to date in Felgueiras, Portugal, following an investment of approximately €100 million. The new 50,000-square-metre site will expand production capacity for continence care products, supporting the company’s international growth and long-term ambition to help four million people worldwide. New Factory Strengthens European Manufacturing The two-storey facility represents a significant milestone in Coloplast’s manufacturing strategy, providing additional capacity to meet growing global demand for continence care products. Production is already underway, with the site expected to employ more than 800 people in the region over time. Construction began in summer 2024, following planning that…

Set within 12 acres of landscaped gardens and peaceful countryside in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Sopwell House offers a five-star country house escape combining historic character with contemporary comfort. The Georgian manor house provides an elegant setting for guests looking to step away from everyday life, with the added convenience of being close to London. With a history dating back to 1603, the estate has developed over centuries while retaining its sense of heritage. Today, its combination of traditional architecture, landscaped grounds and modern facilities creates a setting suited to relaxing weekends, special occasions and longer countryside stays. A Family-Owned Country…

Australian renewable energy developer Atmos Renewables has started construction of the 470MW Parron Maam Marang wind farm in Western Australia, marking a significant step forward for the country’s renewable energy sector. Located near Badgingarra, approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth, the project will feature 78 Vestas V162-6.2MW wind turbines across around 8,400 hectares of agricultural land. Once operational, the wind farm is expected to generate enough electricity to match the annual consumption of approximately 350,000 households. Commercial operations are targeted for late 2028. The project has secured revenue support through Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme, alongside a long-term electricity purchase agreement…

HS2 has completed the installation of its second viaduct over the M6 near Chelmsley Wood, marking a significant milestone in high-speed rail construction. The 4,750-tonne steel structure was moved into position using hydraulic jacks, with traffic continuing beneath the motorway throughout the operation. HS2 M6 Viaducts Reach Structural Completion The final section of the west viaduct was successfully installed on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The milestone means both M6 South viaducts are now structurally complete, creating the infrastructure needed for high-speed trains to cross one of the UK’s busiest motorways. The east viaduct, completed in 2025, will carry trains towards…

Discover Airlines has become the first airline to operate an Airbus A330 equipped with AeroSHARK technology on scheduled passenger flights. Developed by Lufthansa Technik and Surventis, the innovative surface film imitates the microscopic structure of sharkskin to improve aerodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. The modified Airbus A330-300, registered D-AIKP, entered passenger service on 15 October 2026 with a flight to Florida. The aircraft underwent modifications at Dresden Airport in late August, followed by several weeks of testing to assess the technology’s performance in flight. Discover Airlines confirmed that the tests demonstrated the coating could be used safely and reliably…

For those who value privacy, exceptional standards and the freedom to enjoy their homes without the demands of managing them, luxury extends beyond beautiful interiors and considered design. It is found in the reassurance that every detail is taken care of, every space is thoughtfully maintained and private life is treated with the utmost discretion. In Norfolk, Maison SANA offers tailored luxury housekeeping and private estate care for private residences, second homes and substantial properties. The business combines meticulous attention to detail with a personalised approach to property care, placing professionalism, confidentiality and peace of mind at the heart of…

A digital health tool can be accurate, affordable and well-designed, and still stall the moment it connects to a pharmaceutical system. On the pharma side, data subject to multiple regulatory regimes, repeated assessment rounds and strict validation requirements. On the digital side, standards and security responsibilities often remain unsettled. Between the two, no single party owns the whole chain. This gap is the focus of the roundtable at the Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AutomaPlus) 2026, which takes place on 16–17 November in Zurich. The roundtable gathers practitioners who approach the question from opposite ends of the value chain. Ghaith…

Aker BP has officially opened three new oil and gas fields in the Norwegian Sea, marking a major milestone for offshore production and Norway’s energy industry. The Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn fields were officially opened on Monday, 19 October, by Norway’s Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, at the Skarv floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO). The developments have been connected to existing infrastructure at Skarv, reinforcing the area’s position as an important production hub. Together, the three fields contain around 120 million barrels of oil equivalent in recoverable resources and have started production one year earlier than…

A $40m Investment in Sustainable Manufacturing PurposeEnergy has commissioned a new industrial food waste and wastewater treatment facility in Minster, Ohio, following an investment of more than $40 million. Developed in partnership with Danone USA and the Village of Minster, the facility transforms organic waste from food and beverage manufacturing into renewable energy and other useful resources. The project is PurposeEnergy’s first collaboration with Danone and is designed to support more sustainable manufacturing while reducing the environmental impact of industrial waste. It receives wastewater and high-strength organic residuals piped directly from Danone’s largest US yoghurt manufacturing facility, alongside waste from…

ABB has reported record quarterly orders as surging investment in data centres, electrification and critical infrastructure continues to drive demand across its global operations. The Swiss engineering and technology group recorded orders of $12.1 billion during the third quarter of 2026, representing a 40 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. Revenue rose 14 per cent to $9.7 billion, while operational EBITA increased 24 per cent to just over $2 billion. The results underline how rapidly expanding investment in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure is translating into growth for companies supplying the electrical, automation and power technologies…