Johnson Matthey to open its first hydrogen internal combustion engine testing facility in Gothenburg
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has moved to strengthen its world-class heavy duty vehicle testing capabilities, as the market and regulatory environment continue to evolve and manufacturers seek cleaner mobility solutions.
25 years of Guardtech: Isopod Manufacturing Director Michael Burton Q&A
One of the Group’s longest-serving superstars gives his thoughts on why the Guardtech Group are pushing the boundaries of small-scale cleanroom provision with their rapid-assembly pod systems
KleanDrive and Welch Group announce HGV Electric Repower partnership
KleanDrive, a pioneer in electric repowering for heavy vehicles, has today announced a new partnership with leading fleet, haulage and HGV servicing experts Welch Group.
Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms – the elite modular systems saving your host building from unwanted modifications
Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists the Guardtech Group have the perfect modular solution for clients who need to keep their host rooms intact
Halving the environmental impact of AI language models, doubling the GPU inference efficiency
Introducing the AI Computing Broker (ACB) - The computing and AI research labs of Fujitsu have developed a piece of software to optimise use of GPUs enabling the same amount of computation to be done in up to half the time or power consumption.
New project to protect Cambridge’s chalk streams
Initiative to monitor and preserve unique habitats kicks off with conference at ARU
Guardtech Group set for Suffolk Business Awards showcase to kick off trio of events
The Haverhill-based contamination control specialists are up for the Large Business of the Year prize next month before setting their sights on two more awards later in the year.
Warwick & Dominey welcome applications for their £50,000 decarbonisation fund to support community climate action
Charities and community organisations can now apply for grants of up to £15,000 to support projects that tackle climate change and promote decarbonisation.
Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity celebrates four-year milestones
Four years since its inception, Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors has implemented an impact assessment to measure the value of the work that it has undertaken.
25 Years of Guardtech: Compliance Manager Chris McGinn Q&A
One of the Group’s longest-serving stalwarts gives his take on why quality and compliance is so critical to keeping Guardtech at the apex of the industry’s cleanroom construction providers
“Think like a car salesperson”: What biotech and AI start-ups can learn about selling
For many UK start-ups in biotech and AI, selling doesn’t come naturally. Founders are often scientists, engineers, developers or researchers, brilliant at building, but less comfortable with business. Yet, no matter how innovative your product is, it won’t make an impact unless someone buys it. To explore how technical founders can become more effective at sales, we spoke with Gary Jennings,…
Don’t just prevent attacks - plan your recovery
If you’ve got firewalls, top-tier security software, multi-factor authentication, and strong passwords. Great start!
However, here’s the truth — no system is 100% secure. Even the best defences can fail.
Joe Swash examines Xampla’s plastic-free Morro™ materials in new meal deal documentary
Channel 4 shines a light on the environmental impact of the nation's obsession with Meal Deals and showcases a revolutionary plastic-free alternative.
Cleanroom Solutions embracing the future to elevate their large-scale facility construction provision
The Guardtech Group’s heritage turnkey brand are utilising state-of-the-art software to take their offering to another level
Bridging the gap: Free programme helps community champions formalise their impact
Allia today launches Start Strong, a free six-week programme to help Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents register socially motivated organisations. www.futurebusinesscentre.co.uk/programmes/start-strong
Autonomous drone spraying poised to become a reality
Pioneering work by SEAD Artists could be about to unblock the bottlenecks impeding the use of drones in agriculture, allowing beyond visual line of sight flight, the aerial application of key crop protection products and seed sowing for reforestation projects.
Are you ready for the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS)?
With the draft UK SRS expected to open for public consultation imminently and adoption predicted from as early as 1 January 2026 for UK listed companies (via the Financial Conduct Authority), CFGI attended the ICAS Sustainability Summit 2025 to gain some 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 from regulatory and industry
Investors pay a premium to invest in Sustainable Manufacturing, research by Price Bailey finds
Investors buying into manufacturing companies have paid, on average, a 69% premium to invest in companies that are sustainable, research by Price Bailey shows. Findings show a reduction in risk signals for sustainable businesses. Risk signals for liquidation and insolvency are just 4% for companies pursuing environmental goals. Analyses covered 2,570 funding deals, over 25 years.
Help shape future investment in Arbury, King’s Hedges and Chesterton
Cambridge City Council is asking local people to feed into a new Framework for Change for North Cambridge. The framework for change is a long-term plan to guide investment in the area, looking at older council housing estates, green spaces, streets, shops and community facilities in Arbury, King’s Hedges, and Chesterton.
Support for local climate action in South Cambridgeshire continues with seventh round of Zero Carbon Communities grants
The seventh round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grants launches, offering a share of £125,000 to successful applicants.
Guardtech Group Commercial Team ready to shine as jam-packed summer exhibition schedule hots up
The Suffolk contamination control specialists are set to share their cleanroom construction products and services at shows covering Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Chemical Process Engineering, Med-Tech, Battery Cells and more
Xaar rebaselines sustainability targets for improved ESG roadmap
Xaar is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the announcement of a rebaselined ESG Roadmap, setting ambitious yet achievable targets to drive meaningful environmental, social, and governance impact.
E.ON and Superdielectrics collaborate to develop revolutionary energy storage
Leading energy provider E.ON and Superdielectrics, the Cambridge-based energy storage technology company, announces they have entered into a wide-ranging collaboration agreement to promote and develop the British-developed battery solution, which is ultimately intended to give millions of homes access to safer, cheaper and cleaner power.
25 years of Guardtech: Q&A with Projects Director Conor Barwise
‘Mr. Guardtech’ on how he helped lead Guardtech Cleanrooms in a new direction to become a leading light in UK controlled environment construction.