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As 2026 moves into its final quarter, businesses are facing a familiar challenge in an unfamiliar environment: how to keep evolving without losing sight of what creates lasting value. Across technology, customer experience, infrastructure, tourism and investment, this issue looks at the organisations and leaders building for the future with a combination of innovation, expertise and long term thinking. Our cover feature turns to J Coffey in Trust, Not Volume: How J Coffey Is Building Its Data Centres and Energy Business. The feature explores how the company is growing its presence in two of the most strategically important areas of…

· CEOs and technology leaders from Siemens AG, Honeywell, AVEVA, Cognite, AIQ and Schneider Electric among those confirmed to address how AI is transforming energy operations, infrastructure and investment · IEA estimates widespread AI adoption could deliver up to US$110 billion in annual power generation savings by 2035 and unlock 175 GW of additional capacity from existing transmission lines · AI to feature across ADIPEC’s conferences, exhibition and Leadership Roundtables, connecting energy operators, technology innovators and investors to accelerate real-world deployment Global technology CEOs from Siemens AG, Honeywell, AVEVA, Cognite, Siemens Energy, AIQ, Schneider Electric, and SandboxAQ are among the…

Renishaw has completed the first phase of a £70 million expansion at its Miskin manufacturing site in South Wales, bringing a new 193,000 sq ft production hall into full operation. The wider development will ultimately add 463,000 sq ft of space and double the size of the site, which has become one of Renishaw’s principal UK manufacturing centres since the company acquired the former Bosch facility near Cardiff in 2011. New Production Capacity In South Wales The first new manufacturing hall, known as Hall 3, is being used to produce Renishaw’s metal additive manufacturing systems and AGILITY coordinate measuring machines.…

Baltic Power has completed installation of all 76 turbines at Poland’s first offshore wind farm, marking the end of the largest offshore construction campaign ever undertaken in Polish Baltic waters. Developed jointly by ORLEN and Northland Power, the project is now entering the commissioning and testing phase ahead of full operation in the coming months. Once fully operational, the wind farm will have a capacity of up to 1.2GW and is expected to generate up to 4TWh of electricity each year. 76 Turbines Installed In The Baltic Sea The installation of the 76th and final turbine brings an end to…

Onecom Technology Group has launched the next generation of its Vox voice platform, combining deepfake call detection, identity verification, recording, transcription and AI-powered call intelligence within a single system. The company says the rebuilt platform has been designed to help businesses respond to increasingly sophisticated voice fraud while also extracting greater value from customer conversations. Vox can alert users in real time when synthetic speech is detected during a call and can identify known callers using unique voice biometric fingerprints. Alongside its security capabilities, the platform analyses call records to provide businesses with actionable intelligence, including identifying missed sales opportunities,…

Bayer has announced plans to invest $2.2 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Albany, Ohio, marking a major expansion of its US manufacturing footprint. The multi-year investment is set to create around 600 high-value jobs once operational, while approximately 1,500 construction jobs are expected to be generated during the development of the new facility. The project forms part of Bayer’s long-term growth strategy in the United States, following more than $7 billion in pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing expenditure across the country over the past five years. A New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus The planned site will be…

Europe is home to some of the world’s most beautiful luxury hotels, where exceptional architecture, impeccable service and unforgettable settings come together to create the perfect city escape. From grand historic properties to sophisticated modern retreats, each stay offers something special, whether you are looking for timeless elegance, incredible dining, beautiful surroundings or simply somewhere that feels truly indulgent. From Zurich and Vienna to Rome, Milan and Barcelona, these are some of the luxury hotels worth adding to your European travel list. ZURICH BAUR AU LAC Set in the heart of Zurich, Baur au Lac is one of the city’s…

Metso Expands Its Mining Technology Capabilities Metso has commissioned a new 4-MW extra-large slurry pump test rig at its Test and Training Center in Sala, Sweden, strengthening its capabilities in mining equipment development, testing and technology demonstration. Described by Metso as one of the largest facilities of its kind globally, the new test rig is now fully operational, with its first tests successfully completed. The investment comes as mining companies increasingly look for reliable equipment capable of operating efficiently in some of the world’s most demanding processing environments. Full-Scale Testing For Mining Equipment The new facility allows Metso to test…

Eaton Expands Its European Manufacturing Footprint Eaton is strengthening its European manufacturing presence with a major expansion of its facility in Schrems, Austria, adding 5,000 square metres of production space as demand for electrical protection and power management solutions continues to grow. The expansion, which Eaton is celebrating on 1 October 2026, has been completed in less than ten months and introduces new automated manufacturing capabilities alongside advanced digital systems. The investment comes as electrification and digitalisation accelerate across Europe, increasing demand for the infrastructure and technologies needed to manage increasingly complex power requirements. Automation At The Heart Of The…

Major Battery Storage Deal for Saudi Arabia Gotion High-Tech has been confirmed as the battery energy storage system (BESS) technology supplier for three large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia, with a combined capacity of 6GWh. The projects Al Muwayah, Haden and Al Kahafa are each designed at 500MW/2GWh, giving Gotion a major role in Saudi Arabia’s first utility-scale battery storage tender. The three projects form part of a wider 2GW/8GWh procurement programme led by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), the Kingdom’s central procurement body for electricity generation and storage. Gotion estimates the three projects covered by its agreement have a…