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AI · Automotive
Hyundai Motor India Limited’s Pune plant starts with 170,000 units annual capacity; to be scaled up to 320,000 units by 2030
Pune plant manufactures all-new Hyundai VENUE for global export to over 35 markets, reinforcing India's role as key export hub
AI-enabled, Industry 4.0 facility advances Hyundai Motor Group's commitment to next-generation smart manufacturing and localization
Inauguration marks Hyundai Motor's 30th anniversary in India and achievement of 4 million cumulative passenger vehicle exports - first automaker in India to reach milestone
With Hyundai Motor Group's USD 15.5 billion investment commitment through 2032, Pune plant strengthens India's automotive ecosystem
Oct 14 · 12:00·Hyundai Motor Company
AI · Healthcare
Wednesday 14 October, 2026
New trustees bring fresh skills, greater diversity and extensive experience from across the voluntary, health, technology and academic sectors
The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) has appointed seven new trustees to its Board, strengthening the charity’s skills, experience and geographic reach as it continues to support the growing Men’s Sheds movement across the UK.
The new Board includes two financially qualified Trustees, as well as new expertise in commercial and leadership, technology and AI, health and wellbeing, social research, strategy, operations and community development.
“At a time when many charities have reported challenges in attracting people to trustee roles, the quality and the number of applications emphasizes the growing profile of Men’s Sheds and the appeal of UKMSA’s work as a charity, “said Rob Lloyd, chair of trustees.
“With 40 applications, we have recruited very specifically against gaps identified by the Board’s skills audit. The new Board brings expertise, and we have increased the number of people who also bring the lived experience of being a Shedder. This grassroots connection is vital for the movement we exist to support.”
Strong connection to the Men’s Sheds movement
Of UKMSA’s new Board, 57% are active Shedders, with two members also serving as UKMSA volunteer Ambassadors.
The Board continues to have representation across all four UK nations, with at least one trustee based in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The seven new trustees are:
David Algar - Trustee
David has worked in large consumer goods companies with a broad academic background spanning economics, international relations, psychology and politics.
David has also published books on Men’s Health, bringing a particular interest in the social issues affecting men and the wider context in which Men’s Sheds operate.
Josh Gooch - Trustee
Josh is Strategy & Operations Manager at LEGO Digital Play. He works closely with senior leadership to shape strategy, drive cross-functional priorities and support organisational growth.
Previously, Josh spent five years in strategy consulting at PwC Strategy&, advising organisations across a range of sectors on strategic and operational challenges.
Andrew Machin - Trustee and Treasurer
Andrew is an active Shedder and brings more than 30 years’ experience working in finance and governance across the NHS and charity sector. As Treasurer, he will provide financial leadership and strengthen the Board’s oversight of the charity’s financial management and governance.
Kerry Millett - Trustee, Shedder
Kerry co-founded the award-winning Broadstairs Town Shed, established in 2014 as a Shed for everyone aged 50 and over.
As a primary driver and trustee behind Broadstairs Town Team Ltd., Kerry has extensive experience in community development and engagement. She frequently writes features, gives talks and advocates for community initiatives.
Bruce Newlands - Trustee, Shedder
Bruce is an award-winning architect and co-founder of The Inverclyde Shed - Meet, Make, Grow & Share. He is particularly passionate about creating opportunities for intergenerational learning, bringing people together to share knowledge, develop practical skills and learn from one another.
Rob Parker - Trustee, Audit & Risk Committee
Rob is a qualified accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in multi-site, consumer-facing businesses. His career has included senior leadership roles in a range of retail businesses, including as both CFO and CEO of Topps Tiles Plc.
His commercial, financial and strategic experience will bring additional strength to UKMSA’s approach to organisational risk, business development and consideration of future partnerships.
Professor Denise Turner - Trustee
Professor Denise Turner brings extensive experience spanning social work, sociology, psychotherapy and academic research.
Denise is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire. Her expertise will strengthen UKMSA’s understanding of social issues, research and the wider factors that influence men’s health, wellbeing, connection and community.
A Board equipped for the future
The new intake includes people who are new to charity trustee roles, alongside trustees with extensive experience across the voluntary sector. This brings a balance of fresh perspectives and established charity governance experience.
“Men’s Sheds are a grassroots movement: as a national support body for them UKMSA is a growing national charity operating in an increasingly complex environment.
We now have even more Shedders around the Board table, alongside people with other relevant expertise to help us deliver ‘a Shed for everyone who wants one’.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who applied, and to the new Trustees for the contribution they will make to the Men’s Sheds movement,” said Rob Lloyd.
The Board also retains significant experience in its key leadership and governance roles, including Chris Griffiths, Vice Chair Andrew Johnston, People Committee Chair Jo Philips, and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee Mark O’Neil,
Continuing to benefit from experience
John Latchford stepped down as a UKMSA trustee in August 2026, having reached the point where he was no longer eligible for re-election under the terms of the organisation’s Constitution.
However, recognising the depth of John’s experience and the significant number of new trustees joining the Board in October, UKMSA has asked John to remain involved with the Board in a non-voting advisory capacity.
His continued involvement will provide valuable continuity and organisational knowledge as the new Board settles into its roles.
Mike Jenn, founder of UKMSA, remains President.
For more details please visit: https://menssheds.org.uk/meet-the-board/
Oct 14 · 11:46·Pressat
Energy · Retail
SINGAPORE, Oct 14, 2026 - Oritain, global leaders in forensic origin verification, announced the release of its Supplier Intelligence Report, a dedicated supplier deep dive building on findings from the inaugural 2026 Global Supply Chain Intelligence Report.
Drawing on Oritain’s supplier intelligence* across key global manufacturing hubs, the report offers a unique view into how suppliers are responding to growing regulatory scrutiny, customer expectations and sourcing pressures. The findings challenge a common industry assumption: suppliers are not resisting transparency. Instead, they are actively investing in traceability, seeking stronger collaboration and looking for credible ways to demonstrate trust.
The report suggests the industry is entering a new phase of supply chain integrity. While traceability has become increasingly established, the next challenge is ensuring supply chain claims can be supported by independent evidence. As brands, retailers and manufacturers face greater scrutiny from regulators, investors and consumers alike, the ability to substantiate provenance and sourcing claims is becoming a critical business capability.
The research draws on supplier insights from key manufacturing markets, complementing findings from the 2026 Global Supply Chain Intelligence Report, which examined sourcing risk, enforcement trends and consumer trust across global supply chains, by shining a light on the evolving priorities, challenges and opportunities facing suppliers themselves.
From Traceability to Trust: The Rise of Verified Supply Chain Ecosystems
The Supplier Intelligence Report highlights a significant shift in supplier attitudes towards transparency and verification.
Nearly 80% of suppliers surveyed already operate some form of traceability solution, while 75% are open to adopting new traceability technologies. More significantly, 77% expressed interest in participating in origin verification initiatives, highlighting growing recognition that transparency alone is no longer enough to build trust in today's supply chain environment.
"The findings tell a different story than many people expect," said Gemma Lynch, Chief Customer Officer at Oritain.
"Suppliers are not pushing back against transparency. They are actively looking for ways to participate in a more trusted supply chain ecosystem. The challenge is no longer willingness to engage. The challenge is ensuring claims can be substantiated with credible evidence when questions arise."
Key Insights from Oritain's Supplier Intelligence Report
Collaboration is Emerging as a Competitive Advantage: 77% of suppliers surveyed expressed interest in collaborating on origin verification initiatives, signalling growing momentum towards shared responsibility across supply chains.
Transparency is Becoming a Business Imperative: More than 85% of suppliers describe supply chain transparency as important or very important to their business, reinforcing that transparency is now a core commercial consideration rather than a niche sustainability issue.
Traceability Adoption Has Accelerated: Nearly 80% of suppliers already use traceability solutions, while 75% remain open to adopting new technologies, demonstrating continued investment across the sector.
Customer and Consumer Expectations Are Driving Change: 81% of suppliers identified consumer demand as a key driver of transparency efforts, while retailer and customer requirements continue to shape investment decisions.
Leadership Engagement is Growing: 73% per cent of suppliers involve executive leadership in traceability and transparency decisions, suggesting these issues are increasingly viewed as strategic priorities.
Verification is the Next Frontier: As traceability becomes increasingly common, suppliers are seeking more credible ways to validate sourcing claims and differentiate themselves in competitive markets.
Building the Future Through Connected Networks
The report arrives shortly after Oritain announced significant enhancements to its Membership program, creating a stronger framework for collaboration between brands, suppliers and manufacturers.
Combining forensic origin verification, supply chain intelligence and a growing network of verified participants, Oritain Membership is designed to help organisations move beyond isolated compliance towards a more connected ecosystem built on trust, transparency and evidence.
"The future of supply chain integrity will not be built by organisations operating in isolation," said Lynch.
"It will be built through networks of buyers and suppliers working from a shared foundation of trusted data, independent verification and actionable intelligence. As expectations continue to rise, organisations need more than visibility into their supply chains. They need confidence in the information they are using to make decisions. Our role is to provide the science, intelligence and verification that help make that possible."
* The research surveyed 122 senior decision-makers, primarily at director level or above, across 10 markets (China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Türkiye, Vietnam, Singapore, Bangladesh and Pakistan), with 80% of respondents having more than four years of industry experience.
For media enquiries please contact: oritainSG@slingstone.com
About Oritain
Oritain is a global leader in forensic origin verification, with a vision to be the source of truth in global supply chains. Our proprietary methodology verifies origin through multiple analytical techniques – including isotopes, trace elements, and non-traditional isotopes – combined with advanced statistical modelling and a comprehensive global reference database. Through our Membership Network, which includes structured verification programs, we are trusted by organizations worldwide across industries including fashion and cotton, leather, timber, and more helping them achieve regulatory compliance, reduce reputational risk, and meet market demand through verifying the provenance of their products. Oritain’s award winning solution has received global recognition, most recently winning the Global Environment award at the Greater Good Awards, Judges’ Choice for Environmental Impact at the Environment + Energy Leader Awards, among others. To learn more, visit www.oritain.com
Oct 14 · 11:00·ACN Newswire
Automotive
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Oct 14 · 10:07·Express Press Release
Finance · Real estate
Wednesday 14 October, 2026
The Yiwu-based manufacturer also holds IATF 16949 and AS9100D, delivers rail interior material against EN 45545 project specifications, and has had its melamine foam carbon footprint verified to ISO 14067:2018 by TÜV SÜD.
YIWU, Zhejiang, China — 14 October 2026 — FoamTech (Zhejiang) New Materials Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of melamine foam for thermal insulation, acoustic treatment and fire-rated interiors, today confirmed that its melamine foam carries the European construction fire classification EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0.
EN 13501-1 is the reaction-to-fire classification standard applied to construction products across the European Union and the UK. The designation has three parts: B indicates a limited contribution to fire spread; s1 is the lowest smoke-production bracket; and d0 indicates no flaming droplets. The final element is frequently the one that narrows the field in enclosed interior applications, where a falling, burning droplet can spread fire below the point of ignition. The same class is expressed in the Chinese system, where the material is separately graded as GB 8624 B1 (B-s1, d0) for domestic projects.
Melamine foam derives its fire performance from the nitrogen content of the melamine resin itself rather than from halogenated flame-retardant additives. That is a property of the material, not a coating, and it survives cutting and converting.
“Our customers in Europe rarely ask for a single data-sheet number,” said Kiko Fan, Overseas Manager at FoamTech. “They ask which classification a product holds, who tested it, and whether the same result applies to the thickness and density they are actually specifying. So we publish the classification and the test method together, and we keep the underlying reports available to specifiers.”
Three qualification streams on one set of lines
Melamine foam for building interiors is only one of the release regimes FoamTech works under. The company holds IATF 16949, the quality management standard for automotive suppliers, and AS9100D, its aerospace counterpart, for its melamine foam production, alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
In practice this means incoming-material control, batch traceability and release testing on the lines that produce standard insulation grades are governed by automotive and aerospace control plans. Material supplied for HVAC ductwork, chilled-water and process piping, or acoustic treatment inherits that release discipline.
Rail interiors: supplied to project requirements
Rail interior work follows a different route. Rather than claiming a blanket approval, FoamTech supplies against individual project specifications that call for compliance with EN 45545, the European fire-safety standard for railway vehicles. That includes interior applications on rolling stock built by CRRC, the Chinese rolling-stock manufacturer, where the hazard level is set by the vehicle programme rather than by the foam supplier. Material is tested and documented to the hazard level named in the customer's specification, and the supporting test evidence travels with the delivery documentation.
Test documentation held
Independent test evidence held by the company includes:
UL 94 V-0 rated formulations;
Carbon footprint verified
Separately from fire performance, the carbon footprint of the company's melamine foam has been verified to ISO 14067:2018 by TÜV SÜD, the German testing and certification group. The verification covers data from October 2024 to September 2025 and was carried out to a reasonable-assurance level, with an unqualified statement of conformity. The verified figure is 86.18 kg CO2e per 2560 × 1300 × 430 mm block, from cradle to gate — that is, raw material and manufacturing stages.
Standards work
FoamTech is listed among the drafting units of Chinese national and industry standards for plastics and thermal insulation, including QB/T 8216-2026 (cleaning melamine foam), and participates in current revision work on test methods for foam combustion behaviour and water-vapour transmission in building materials.
About FoamTech
FoamTech (Zhejiang) New Materials Co., Ltd. is a melamine foam manufacturer registered in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China (legal entity registered 2020-12-29; group operations since 2014). The company produces melamine foam blocks, sheets, acoustic panels, thermal insulation, hydrophobic grades and cleaning sponges, and supplies converted and die-cut parts. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949 and AS9100D, has completed a BSCI social-compliance audit, operates a FAMA Authorized Facility in Yiwu, and has an annual melamine foam production capacity of 300,000 m³. Website: https://melaminefoamtech.com
Media contact
Kiko Fan, Overseas ManagerFoamTech (Zhejiang) New Materials Co., Ltd.kikofan@melaminefoamtech.com | melaminefoamtech.com
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Oct 14 · 09:53·Pressat
Automotive
Capitalize on EVs, lithium-ion batteries and high-speed electronics through ultrathin, high-strength foils, capacity expansion, R&D and strategic partnerships.
Capitalize on EVs, lithium-ion batteries and high-speed electronics through ultrathin, high-strength foils, capacity expansion, R&D and strategic partnerships.
Oct 14 · 09:11·GlobeNewswire
Finance · Automotive
Dublin, Oct. 14, 2026 -- "Plastic Alloy Market Insights, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast - 2033" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Oct 14 · 09:08·GlobeNewswire
Automotive · Industrial
Boost ROI through specialized alloys, cost-efficient production, OEM partnerships, and expansion across Asia-Pacific and emerging industrial markets
Boost ROI through specialized alloys, cost-efficient production, OEM partnerships, and expansion across Asia-Pacific and emerging industrial markets
Oct 14 · 09:02·GlobeNewswire
SaaS · Healthcare
Dr. IPS Oberoi best joint replacement surgeon India has consistently demonstrated remarkable outcomes in pain reduction and mobility restoration through his integration of extensive expertise and operational efficiency.
Oct 14 · 08:08·freePRnow
Automotive
To mark the fifth creative collaboration, Burberry is honoured to feature a watercolour by His Majesty The King. Depicting Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate, the watercolour serves as the focal point for the collection's prints and inspires its verdant colour palette. - - Rooted in a shared appreciation for the British countryside, the Highgrove x Burberry capsule reimagines Burberry signatures, including the Waterloo trench coat, the Mayfair trench jacket, a car coat, a quilted jacket and an...
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Oct 14 · 06:54·WebWire
Automotive
Product Air Heating, Cooling, and Electric explains Washington's December 31, 2026 transition to the 2026 National Electrical Code, outlining what homeowners should consider when planning electrical upgrades, EV chargers, and heat pumps, and why lawfully installed existing system…
Oct 14 · 06:30·PR Now
Automotive
Nissan today announced details of its fiscal year 2026 autonomous mobility service pilot program in Kobe City's Nada Gogo area and opened applications for participants interested in experiencing the service. The program marks the next phase of Nissan's autonomous mobility service program, building on its successful fiscal year 2025 field tests.
Oct 14 · 05:00·Nissan