Author: Rhys Gregory

An award-winning logistics company has developed an innovative emissions management tool that has saved enough carbon emissions for a HGV to travel around the world 120 times, thanks to Welsh Government support. The state-of-the-art software, which has been pioneered by Freight Logistics Solutions (FLS), has so far cut 600,000kg of carbon emissions – enough to cover 3.3 million miles. Pontypool-based firm FLS, which delivers technology-driven logistics services across the UK, Europe and internationally, received in SMART Flexible Innovation Support (SFIS) funding from Welsh Government to develop its bespoke Emissions Manager. The software eliminates empty mileage by connecting customers to FLS’…

In the world of manufacturing, where durability and precision are very important, the industry of rubber metal parts stands out as a testament to engineering excellence. From train components to industrial machinery, rubber metal parts play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and longevity of countless products. But what goes on behind the scenes in the creation of these vital components? Let’s delve into the fascinating world of rubber metal parts manufacturing.  The Art of Fusion: Combining Rubber and Metal At the heart of rubber metal parts manufacturing lies the intricate process of combining two seemingly disparate materials: rubber…

In a highly competitive retail landscape, stores need to be strategic about how they promote products in order to maximise profits. One of the most effective ways for retailers to create profitable promotions is through the use of data analytics. By leveraging customer and sales data, retailers can gain valuable insights to develop targeted promotions that will resonate with shoppers and drive higher sales. Analyse Customer Demographics and Preferences The first step is to analyse customer demographics and purchase preferences. Retailers can examine data from loyalty programmes, website traffic, social media, and point-of-sale transactions to build profiles of their best…

If you are concerned about the crusts of your bread going to waste, then new research that promises to turn it into new kinds of food could be the answer. In a paper published in the journal ‘NPJ Science of Food’, academics at Aberystwyth University have shown that waste bread can be fermented into highly nutritious foods. Wheat is one of the most consumed crops worldwide, contributing to 20% of the calories and proteins in human diets. It is a key ingredient for many staple foods, such as breads, cakes, biscuits, cookies and crackers. Bakery waste, particularly from bread, is…

Radnor Hills, one of the UK’s leading soft drinks manufacturers, has welcomed FMCG specialist Jonathan Kemp to its board. Jonathan, who will join the board of directors of the Powys-based company as a non-executive director this month, has a long and successful career in brand building within the FMCG industry. For the past 21 years he has been on the board of AG Barr plc as Commercial Director, during which he led the commercial growth of the business and the development of iconic brands such as IRN-BRU and Rubicon. He is also involved with the Strathclyde Business School, part of…

Swansea Building Society has announced Prostate Cymru as its official charity of the year for 2025. The Society is committed to raising significant funds and awareness for the charity through a range of events and initiatives, with a goal of contributing £25,000 towards Prostate Cymru’s vital work. One of the reasons Prostate Cymru was chosen as the Society’s charity of the year is due to its personal significance to the organisation. In April 2024, Martin Lewis, the Society’s Area Manager for England, along with the husband of one of the Society’s cashiers, were both diagnosed with prostate cancer after attending a…

An Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi pupil, Molly Newland, has come out on top at the prestigious Innovation Awards 2024 organised by the WJEC and Welsh Government. Since the start of the prestigious Innovation Awards by the WJEC and Welsh Government 25 years ago, Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi has been a frequent finalist at the events and during that time has won all the prizes available. The Innovation Awards were developed in collaboration with the Welsh Government to inspire creativity among young minds in Wales and provoke them to rethink conventional designs of everyday products and services. Following suit from previous years, the…

GoHenry, the financial education app and prepaid debit card for kids and teens, is thrilled to reveal the winners of its annual Dream Big competition, including 10-year-old Emilia from Llanelli, South Wales. The initiative supports the ambitions of Gen Z and Gen Alpha by awarding nine inspiring young people a £1,000 grant to help bring their dreams to life. The competition received an impressive 6,000+ entries from kids aged 6-18 across three categories: Community, Talent, and Kidpreneur. A panel of judges – freestyle footballer Lia Lewis, teen baker Zak Traves, and community leader Courtney Daniella Boateng – along with a…

Wales’s most successful male track athlete of all time, Colin Jackson is the subject of a brand new documentary on BBC iPlayer and BBC One Wales tonight (Tuesday January 14) at 10.40pm. His friends, family, coach and biggest rival are among those interviewed for the second programme in the Legends of Welsh Sport series, all of whom contribute to the telling of how Jackson became the world’s greatest hurdler. Reflecting on the decision to become an athlete, Colin Jackson recalls how he wasn’t selected to play cricket for Wales. Three of his teammates from his school side were picked but…

Launched by Welsh entrepreneur, Nick Pearce, the Growth Clinic will deliver free monthly business growth clinics for startups and scale-ups based in Wales. The clinics, initially taking place across South Wales, will cover a range of important topics, including go-to-market strategies, story-telling and purpose, raising cash, people and culture, exit planning, how to survive scaling a business, amongst others. It is supported by a group of experts covering every aspect of business growth, giving startups and scale-ups the right advice depending on their specific needs. The first growth clinics will be hosted by Tramshed Tech in its coworking and collaboration…