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Hemsec are high-performance insulated panel specialists – backed by almost a century of UK manufacturing expertise

14 April 202614 April 2026 Iain Hemsec, Insulated Panels, Issue 226 8 min read

Since its launch, Hemsec has remained at the forefront of composite insulated panel technology. With almost a century of UK manufacturing expertise behind it, Hemsec delivers... Read more

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Infrastructure Materials Insights

British Steel is playing a pivotal role in securing the UK’s industrial and infrastructure ambitions

14 April 202614 April 2026 Iain British Steel, Infrastructure, Issue 226 9 min read

Few materials have shaped human civilization quite like steel, with its origins tracing back thousands of... Read more

Materials Sustainability Insights

With strategic investments and new facilities, Deeside Timberframe prepares for its next phase of UK expansion

3 February 20263 February 2026 Iain 225, Construction, Housebuilding 7 min read

Combining tradition, technology and bespoke touches, Deeside Timberframe (Deeside) is one of Scotland’s leading timber frame companies, with... Read more

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Materials Insights

How Peter Joyce is leading NJC with heart

3 February 20263 February 2026 Iain 225, Businesses, Cleaning 5 min read

At NJC, cleaning has never been just about spotless floors or polished surfaces. It is about dignity, trust,... Read more

Industrial construction site on Teesside with steel framework under assembly, highlighting supply chain tensions in UK net zero projects.

Materials News

Steel industry leaders urge policy reform after £5M Chinese contract at UK site

20 January 202620 January 2026 Molly Gilmore Steel, Supply Chain, United Kingdom 6 min read

A relatively small steel procurement decision at one of Britain’s flagship decarbonisation projects has triggered a... Read more