EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Ceratizit Green Award

Cutting tool manufacturer Ceratizit has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis,
placing it among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies worldwide that have made
sustainability a priority. Says Andreas Lackner, member of the Ceratizit Group executive
board, says. “The Platinum rating from EcoVadis is the result of intensive collaboration
across all departments. Every idea, every detail and every improvement contributed to this
success. It shows what we as a company can achieve together with our employees once
sustainability becomes an integral part of daily work.”
More information www.ceratizit.com

Bridgnorth Aluminium Returns to 24/7 Operations

The UK’s last remaining producer of flat rolled aluminium coils is set to buck challenging
economic conditions by returning to 24/7 operations in key process areas. It will be the first
time in three years that Bridgnorth Aluminium has reached these production levels and
should create new employment opportunities in the town and nearby areas.

“Aluminium is taking on a far greater significance and profile as we move towards net zero,
with the material ideally suited to recycling, lightweighting, and use in batteries and
renewable power generation,” explains commercial director Adrian Musgrave. “Thanks to
recent investments, our strong technical teams and ongoing staff training, we’re in a really
good position to take advantage, with strong export growth expected.”
More information www.bridgnorthaluminium.co.uk

AMufacture open day to feature HP technology

Additive manufacturing specialist AMufacture is teaming up with global technology leader
HP to showcase the latest advances in 3D printing. The company is throwing open the doors
of its Portsmouth base for an open house and demonstration day in collaboration with HP
Additive Manufacturing Solutions. Co-founder Craig Pyser says the event on 20 January is a
chance to highlight huge steps forward in additive manufacturing.

The event – which runs from 10:00 to 15:00 and includes lunch – will feature live HP Multi
Jet Fusion demonstrations; technical workshops; real case studies; breakout discussions on
security, scanning, materials, manufacturing, postprocessing and quality control; and
networking opportunities with industry professionals.
More information https://bit.ly/4sG88HG

Hyundai to Use AI Robots on Production Lines

At the CES 2026 technology exhibition in Las Vegas earlier this month, Hyundai Motor Group
(HMG) and its collaboration partner Boston Dynamics, announced plans to integrate cutting-
edge AI robotics across all HMG manufacturing sites worldwide. Many companies develop
robots, but HMG says the key differentiator of its AI robotics lies in the ability to apply and
validate these technologies at scale.

Carrying heavy objects that were once the duties of humans is just one example of the
technology’s promise and potential. Before deployment, robots will first undergo learning
and training at the Robot Metaplant Application Center (RMAC), set to open this year at the
‘HMG Megaplant America’ in Georgia. Robots trained at RMAC will start sequencing tasks by
2028, with more complex operations like assembly beginning by 2030.
More information www.hyundaimotorgroup.com

WIKA Opens New Subsidiary in Morocco

Industrial measurement instrument specialist WIKA has expanded its footprint in north Africa with a new subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco. The move is part of WIKA’s strategy to operate with agility worldwide through local facilities. By being closer to customers and partners on site, the company aims to process orders even more efficiently and deliver even higher level of service.

“The opening of the subsidiary in Morocco marks an important milestone in our regional growth strategy,” says Marcel Frei, senior vice president forsouth Europe. “Our local presence enables us to offer customers even more flexible, personalised support and to strengthen collaboration with regional partners. All of this increases our visibility in north Africa and helps us unlock new market potential.”

More information www.wika.com