There’s a buzz of excitement at Tims, and we’re thrilled to finally share what’s been happening behind the scenes! We’ve undergone a full rebrand, unveiling a fresh new look and a modernised brand identity. While we’ve shortened our name from Tims Dairy to simply Tims, we’re still the same passionate, family-run business that’s been making delicious Greek family yogurt in the UK for generations A Vibrant New Identity The rebrand includes a redesigned logo that gives our iconic Tims daisy a stronger, more eye-catching presence. With vibrant new colours—such as a deeper Aegean blue for our Greek Style Natural—and bold fruit and flavour imagery, our new packaging is designed to stand out on shelves and better communicate the richness and quality of what’s inside each pot. We’ve also updated our brand messaging to better reflect what makes us unique. Every pot now reinforces that Tims is Greek Family Yogurt—made in the UK by the Timotheou family, now in its second generation, using only the freshest British milk. It’s a celebration of heritage, quality, and authenticity. New Campaign: Discover Delicious Based on consumer feedback, we’re launching a new marketing campaign with a simple but powerful message: Discover Delicious. This new direction focuses on inviting consumers to explore the wholesome, flavour-packed world of Tims yogurt and kefir. Product News & New Flavours We’ve refreshed the packaging across our entire retail yogurt range, including: • 500g Greek Style Natural • 450g Greek Style flavours • 200g Natural • 175g flavours The redesign is rolling out throughout the summer, in collaboration with brand specialists Wonderland Design. We’re calling it a full "glow-up"—and we think you’ll love it. We’ve also rebranded our fastest-growing product, Kefir Natural, with a bright and healthy new look that leans into green tones to reflect category cues and shelf expectations. And that’s not all… Introducing: New Greek Style Mango We’re excited to launch a brand-new flavour: Greek Style Mango, available now in a 450g sharing pot format, stocked in Waitrose and independent stores. It’s rich, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavour—perfect for summer. Kefir Citrus – Taste the Summer Say hello to the taste of summer with our latest kefir innovation: Kefir Citrus. This zesty fusion of orange and lemon is gut-friendly, lactose-free, packed with 12 live cultures, and destined to be a summer blockbuster. It’s available now in 450g pots in Waitrose and coming soon to Ocado. Fan Favourite Becomes Permanent Finally—by popular demand—our limited-edition Greek Family Yogurt Caffè Latte is joining the range permanently. As the only coffee-flavoured yogurt on the market, it’s won a loyal following over the past year. Though it’s now moved off Waitrose shelves, you’ll find it in selected Asda stores and independents, in our brand-new packaging look. Executive Chairman Chris Timotheou says: “This is our first rebrand since 2020 and we love our new look that will drive trial with consumers and inspire them to ‘Discover Delicious’ Tims yogurt and kefir.” Managing Director Tony Hinds adds: "Combine this rebrand with the launch of two gorgeous new flavours and making our much loved Caffè Latte a permanent yogurt in the range, and 2025 is turning out to be a seminal year for Tims.”

Property finance specialist MSP Capital teed up a day of golf and networking for customers, professional partners and suppliers. Hosted at the Crane Valley Golf Club in Wimborne, Dorset, the event brought together 24 players to compete in teams of four on the venue’s county championship-level 18-hole course. Badged as ‘Networking on the Green’, the day was designed as a fun way to make and strengthen business relationships while enjoying some friendly competition. Guests were welcomed with a two-course lunch in the clubhouse restaurant, setting a relaxed tone before the start of play. It was the first golf and networking day that the 44-year-old fixed rate lender has held and it now looks set to be an annual feature of the firm’s event calendar. Leigh Bartlett, MSP Capital’s Chief Executive, said: “Events like these are about more than sport. They’re about celebrating the connections that drive our business forward. Bringing together so many valued contacts in such a relaxed and enjoyable setting was a real pleasure.Thank you to everyone who took part in our inaugural summer golf day and helped make it such a success. We look forward to hosting many more events like this in the future and continuing to grow the strong relationships that underpin our business and network of connections.” Prizes were awarded to the best-performing teams on the day, recognising both their scores and sportsmanship. Among those who claimed top spots were players Joe Sheppard, Simon Tubbs, Dave King and Harry Dancer. Thanking MSP Capital for its ‘kind hospitality’, Paul Aylott of chartered surveyors and property consultants Glenny LLP said: “It was a great way to catch up with the MSP team, customers and professional contacts. The course, catering and company was all first class.” Leigh extended special thanks to Hillview Floristry for the vibrant and welcoming event décor and to professional photographer Andy Beeson who captured the day’s highlights.

Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say.   Engineers from the University of Glasgow have used sophisticated computer simulations of bladeless wind turbines (BWTs) to identify for the first time how future generations of the technology could be built for maximum efficiency.   The findings could help the renewables industry take BWTs, which are still at an early stage of research and development, from small-scale field experiments to practical forms of power generation for national electricity grids.   Unlike conventional wind turbines, which convert the kinetic energy of blades propelled by moving air into electricity, BWTs generate power through a process called vortex-induced vibration.   BWTs take the form of slim cylindrical structures which sway in the wind, like lampposts in inclement weather. As the wind blows against them, BWTs create vortices - alternating swirls of air that rock the entire structure back and forth. When the frequency of the rocking matches the structure’s natural tendency to vibrate, the motion is amplified significantly, and the increased motion is converted into electricity.   In a new paper published in the journal Renewable Energy, the team show how they used computer modelling techniques to simulate the performance of thousands of variations of BWT design. The results cast valuable new light on the interplay between mast dimensions, power output, and structural safety in winds between 20 and 70 miles per hour.   Their key finding is that there is an optimal design for BWTs which creates a ‘sweet spot’ where power generation is maximised against structural strength. The ideal design, which finely balances power generation against sturdiness, is an 80cm mast which is 65cm in diameter. That design could safely deliver a maximum of 460 watts of power, the team found, significantly outpacing the best performance of even the best-performing real-world prototypes built to date, which have delivered a maximum of 100 watts.   Their model also demonstrated the limits of other designs, which could potentially generate more power. In the paper, they show how different designs of BWTs could, in theory, generate up to 600 watts, but at the cost of structural integrity – in real-world conditions, they would quickly fail.   The team say that their methodology could provide the foundation for scaling up BWTs to utility-grade systems generating 1 kilowatt and beyond, making them much more practical for use by renewable energy providers.   Dr Wrik Mallik, of the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, is one of the paper’s corresponding authors. He said: “What this study shows for the first time is that, counterintuitively, the structure with the highest efficiency for extracting energy is not in fact the structure which gives the highest power output. Instead, we have identified the ideal midpoint between the design variables to maximise the ability of BWTs to generate power while maintaining their structural strength."  “In the future, BWTs could play an invaluable role in generating wind power in urban environments, where conventional wind turbines are less useful. BWTs are quieter than wind turbines, take up less space, pose less of a threat to wildlife, and have fewer moving parts, so they should require less regular maintenance.”   The James Watt School of Engineering’s Professor Sondipon Adhikari is also a corresponding author of the paper. He said: “We hope that this research will help spur industry to develop new prototypes of BWT designs by clearly demonstrating the most efficient design. Removing some of the guesswork involved in refining prototypes could help bring BWTs closer to becoming a more useful part of the world’s toolbox for achieving net-zero through renewables." “We plan to continue refining our understanding of BWT design and how the technology can be scaled up to provide power across a wide range of applications. We’re also keen to explore how metamaterials – specially-designed materials which have been finely-tuned to imbue them with properties not found in nature – could boost BWTs’ effectiveness in the years to come.”   James Watt School of Engineering master’s student Janis Breen also contributed to the paper. The team’s paper, titled ‘Performance analysis and geometric optimisation of bladeless wind turbines using wake oscillator model’, is published in Renewable Energy.

Leading timber supplier, James Donaldson Timber (JDT) has appointed Mike Ellison to the role of general manager at its new flagship site in Chorley. An engineer by trade, Mike brings a wealth of experience and transferable skills to the team, with ten years of operational management in the packaging industry and 20 years as a maintenance engineer. Originally from Ormskirk, Mike joins JDT from CPS Paper Products where he was business operations manager, leading a team of five and a site of 50. Prior to that, he was production manager at leading sustainable packaging supplier, DS Smith. Mike joins JDT at a transformational period for the business, with the remit to set up and manage the new 110,000ft2 manufacturing facility in Botany Bay Business Park. Well experienced in lean manufacturing, Mike brings knowledge and expertise to support the team as they transition into a new phase of operations. The flagship site has the capability to more than double current production capacity and improve operational efficiencies for JDT, with opportunities for market growth and diversification. The new factory is currently on target and expected to be fully operational by autumn 2025. Mike said: “I’ve had a very encouraging induction period, getting to know the team, the business and the wider Group. It’s such a positive, collaborative environment, with a great culture and real family feel – this move is the best decision I’ve made. The team ethic at senior level is brilliant and my colleagues at Brinscall and Chorley are superb." “Things are developing well with the new facility, so I’m really looking forward to getting the lines up and running and getting people in to see how fantastic it is. The increased capacity alone will have immediate benefits for customers, reducing lead times, enhancing the customer service experience and strengthening stock availability. There are endless opportunities, and I’m excited to work with the team to establish JDT Chorley as the market-leading site, while defining its place as a flagship unit for the 165-year-old Donaldson Group.” Iain Torrance, managing director of James Donaldson Timber said: “The new site at Botany Bay is a huge move for us as a business, and we need someone with the right experience and skillset to help take us forward with it. In the short time he’s been with us, Mike is proving to be exactly what we need. He brings excellent insight into lean manufacturing, which will be a great asset as we develop our offering.” Currently led by the sixth generation of Donaldson, the 165-year-old Donaldson Group comprises a total of 16 specialist timber and building product businesses and brands, operating throughout the UK.

Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has announced the launch of an exclusive new range of premium spirits bottles, now available to producers across the UK. Developed through a strategic partnership with a trusted international manufacturer, the new collection responds to growing demand for distinctive, high-quality packaging within the country’s vibrant spirits sector. The newly introduced range consists of nine unique bottle designs, housed in Croxsons’ UK warehouse, facilitating swift and adaptable delivery with shorter lead times and lower shipping costs. With a minimum order quantity of just one pallet, the range is accessible to both established spirits brands and emerging producers. Featuring a range of styles, from sleek and contemporary to classically shaped and vintage-inspired, the portfolio caters to a wide array of premium spirits, including whisky, gin, vodka, rum, liqueurs and more. Each bottle is manufactured from ‘extra flint’ crystal glass, providing exceptional clarity and on-shelf impact. The collection includes some of the lightest bottles on the market, delivering sustainability benefits without compromising on premium aesthetics. Paul McGrane, Croxsons’ sales director, said: “We’re delighted to be the exclusive UK partner for this premium spirits bottle range. The collection brings something new and exciting to the market, combining style, quality and flexibility that Croxsons is known for. With stock now held locally, we can supply on demand, helping customers respond faster to opportunities while also saving on logistics.” Croxsons’ wider offering extends far beyond bottles. The company is uniquely positioned to support spirits brands with a comprehensive packaging solution, supplying compatible corks, stoppers, capsules and decorative finishes to create a cohesive and standout brand experience. From concept to completion, Croxsons aims to be the preferred packaging partner for the spirits industry. “This range marks an exciting new chapter in our offering to the spirits sector,” added McGrane. “We’re proud to bring something fresh and distinctive to the UK market and we look forward to helping both heritage and emerging brands improve their packaging through quality, style and smart supply.”

Responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy published today (Monday 23 June, 2025), Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Finally, we have a national plan that focuses on long-term growth over ten years. It’s a welcome move that contributes strategic certainty from government so that businesses can get on and do what they do best: invest in jobs, productivity and growth so as to create wealth and prosperity." “The focus on priority sectors such as advanced manufacturing, defence, clean energy, life sciences and creative industries plays directly into Hampshire’s strengths in all these areas so that is great news for us." “Equally, the co-ordinated support for skills development, including in targeted sectors such as defence and engineering, is something we have long called for and made a priority in our work to date on the two Local Skills Improvement Plans in Hampshire." “We stand ready to partner with government to ensure the industrial strategy is a success over the coming years. At the same time, we recognise the huge challenges facing many businesses in the short term. We therefore reiterate our demand that there should be no new business taxes in the Budget." “On the contrary, government must work on ways now to reduce the existing tax burden, from reform of business rates to mitigating the rise in employer National Insurance contributions. For businesses to seize the growth opportunities that the industrial strategy promises, they need the scope to operate successfully now and we are currently still in a period of low business confidence.”

HRH The Princess Royal was given an insight into JCB’s innovative hydrogen technology when she visited a special zone at the Royal Highland Show highlighting net zero innovations.   The Princess was shown around the engine at the show in Edinburgh by JCB Principal Engineer Tom Beamish and JCB Engineer Cameron Scott, who are part of the team helping to develop JCB’s hydrogen technology.   It was the hydrogen fuelled internal combustion engine’s second VIP visitor in 24 hours after Scottish First Minister John Swinney was shown around it on the opening day. The engine was the centrepiece of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Show Society’s Presidential Solutions Hub highlighting solutions designed to help meet Net Zero climate targets. It was also the first time it had been exhibited at an agricultural event.   Tom Beamish said: “The Princess Royal was very interested in JCB’s development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine and spent several minutes with us talking about it, showing particular interest in the opportunities hydrogen offers for farmers. It was also great to show The First Minister the hydrogen engine and he was impressed that it was a completely new engine, which delivered the same power, performance and efficiency as the diesel equivalent, but with zero emissions. He was also struck by the fact it has been developed in the UK using in-house skills.” A team of 150 engineers has been working on the £100 million JCB hydrogen engine project for nearly four years. More than 150 evaluation units have been manufactured for exhaustive testing and a number of those engines – and the refuelling options that JCB has developed – are being evaluated in real world on-site situations by plant hire companies, with very positive results.   In January, JCB’s hydrogen engine secured landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines. This paved the way for a government decision on April 29th, changing the law to allow hydrogen-fuelled construction and agricultural machinery on public highways. In May, the 27 EU member states joined Great Britain in granting type approval for JCB’s hydrogen engine, clearing the way for its use and sale in non-road mobile machinery.   George Lyon, President of the Royal Highland society, said: “Over the past year, the RHASS Presidency has been promoting new, innovative solutions that farmers can use to meet the challenge of Net Zero. We are delighted that JCB contributed to the Solutions Hub at the show with its new hydrogen engine, which represents an opportunity to switch to a “green” fuel while retaining familiar combustion engine technology.”

Hundreds of runners are limbering for one of Staffordshire’s oldest charity road races – to help kick-start JCB’s 80th birthday celebrations.   More than 130 competitors have already signed up for the JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run on Thursday, July 10th – with other entrants now being urged to register for the popular races.   The event comprises a five-mile race and two-mile fun run around JCB’s picturesque World Headquarters at Rocester and will raise money for JCB’s £2 million NSPCC Appeal.   And as JCB celebrates its 80th anniversary on October 23rd, race entrants are being encouraged to join in the birthday fun by donning digger-themed fancy dress – with a special prize on offer for the best costume.   A JCB spokesman said: “The JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run has been a firm favourite in the racing calendar for more than 40 years and it’s a real family event which attracts a huge cross section of entrants, from elite runners to beginners. This year is a very special one for JCB and entrants are encouraged to run in JCB digger themed costumes to help make the event a real birthday celebration.” The race was first run in 1983 when just 95 competitors took part, including former JCB employees Mick Grindey, 64, and Charles Bevan, 78, who have run in every race since and will be on the start line again this year.

An East Renfrewshire doctor has secured £65,000 in funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop an innovative medical education platform, following tailored support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Council. Dr Haseeb Hamid launched MedSnapp in September 2024.The digital platform uses AI features, short-form video content and gamification to help medical students learn more effectively. MedSnapp modernises traditional study methods such as question banks and integrates new techniques like virtual patient simulations. All learning features are gamified, allowing users to earn XP, collect badges, level up and compete with peers on a leaderboard. The idea was born from Haseeb’s own frustrations as a medical student, where he found the available study resources uninspiring and ineffective. Later, while teaching full-time as a doctor, he observed that students were still relying on the same outdated materials. This insight was backed up by research with around 250 medical students, which highlighted the need for a more engaging and comprehensive study tool. Following the launch of the platform, MedSnapp has received significant support and acclaim in the medical community, with students quick to take advantage of its resources to aid their studies. In 2024, the company won the coveted Scottish EDGE award along with £10k in funding, This year it has received further grants including a £65k Scottish Enterprise AI development grant and £10k from Glasgow City Innovation District. To help develop the business, Haseeb accessed expert help through participating in Business Gateway’s East Renfrewshire Accelerator (ERA) Programme, where he received support with business planning, marketing, accessing routes to funding and innovation support. He was also introduced to experienced mentors who helped refine the MedSnapp proposition and supported its growth from an idea to a revenue-generating product. Local Business Gateway East Renfrewshire adviser, Scott Arnot, has been on hand to support Haseeb throughout his start-up journey, providing expert one-to-one advice and guidance and helping connect him to vital contacts in the business community, including Barclays Eagle Labs, Techscaler and Scottish Enterprise. Thanks to this support, MedSnapp gained its first paying users before the platform even launched and is already attracting interest from medical schools overseas. Haseeb is currently focusing on reaching students directly before expanding into institutional partnerships. Looking ahead, Haseeb is seeking a technical co-founder to further scale MedSnapp and build out the platform’s capabilities. Dr Haseeb Hamid, Founder of MedSnapp, said: “Business Gateway East Renfrewshire’s support through the ERA Programme has been invaluable. The business training sessions helped me get to grips with key concepts, and the tailored guidance in pitching, sales and investment has made a real difference to our progress.” Business Gateway adviser, Scott Arnot, said: “It’s been fantastic working with Haseeb to bring MedSnapp to life. The platform is a brilliant example of how digital tools can address real-world challenges, and we’re excited to see what comes next as the business continues to grow.”

A crime-fighting tool is combating the scourge of shoplifting thanks to a successful partnership between retail crime experts, police officers and shop staff. Retailers attending an intelligence briefing in Aberdeen heard how the Retailers Against Crime (RAC) SentrySIS platform is helping detect and catch offenders who travel from one area to another committing similar crimes. CID officers outlined how they have managed to identify crime patterns and apprehend criminals responsible for a series of shoplifting offences due to retailers using the system to report retail crime and other incidents. Successes include linking 34 different crime reports across Scotland to one offender and another man - involved in high value toiletries theft – being identified as responsible for 18 different crime reports. National retail crime partnership RAC hosted the briefing where Intelligence Co-ordinator Natasa Wilson emphasised the importance of businesses sharing information and working in partnership to combat crime. She said: “The successes speak for themselves and demonstrate what we can achieve by working together, sharing information and experiences and using SentrySIS to report retail crime when it happens.” Detective Inspector Andrew Machray of Police Scotland said: “We are dealing with more and more travelling criminals and organised crime groups and by working alongside RAC and using SentrySIS, we have been able to liaise with retailers and identify patterns of crime which have led to the successful apprehension of several individuals involved in high value crimes." “The intelligence from SentrySIS and the direct links with retailers is invaluable when it comes to detecting crime trends and patterns which can be recognised across various police divisions.” Retailers from a range of Aberdeen stores were briefed on how the SentrySis tool works and given valuable crime prevention advice at the intelligence briefing held at the Bon Accord shopping centre. The system sees users share real-time information about thefts with fellow retailers, RAC and the police. During May, 187 offenders were identified through the platform while a further 87 have been detected during the first two weeks of June. Ms Wilson also detailed how incidents of violent crime are increasing with 1674 reported to RAC by its members during 2024 from a total of 11,890 offences. Meanwhile, overall losses for retailers increased by 26% to £1.85M during the last year. She told the retailers: “We know how much of an impact rising retail crime and acts of violence are having on you, and we want to help detect and prevent these crimes. We can provide you with the tools you need as a retailer or security officer to tackle retail crime and I want to really emphasise how important it is that we all work together to deal with this issue.” She encouraged retailers to use SentrySIS to find out which criminals are currently active in their area, be alerted to the latest crime incidents, report shoplifting offences and access a database with information on more than 16,000 offenders. She also stressed that it is imperative to report these incidents to Police Scotland. And she presented video footage of criminal teams in action which highlighted how one member might distract a shop assistant while another steals merchandise and a third shields them from view in a premeditated plan. Ms Wilson also gave details of the current MOs (modus operandi) and props used by criminals to conceal stolen goods and the tricks they’ve developed to deflect alarms. She said: “We can provide added intelligence which you may not have come across about the different MOs offenders use – the extreme lengths they go to and the effort they put in to steal valuable stock from your stores." “We are seeing a lot of theft by distraction from teams who know exactly what they are doing. They scope out the shop in advance, get their bearings and work together to remove a substantial amount of items extremely quickly and they are exceptionally good at what they do.” The briefing also heard from DI Machray and his team about how effective SentrySIS has been in helping CID officers detect travelling offenders. In addition to linking 34 different crime reports to one offender and detecting another for 18 different crime reports, the system has helped link another male with seven crimes across the North East of Scotland. Meanwhile, another offender was linked to a series of Acquisitive Crimes (such crimes include theft, housebreaking, shoplifting and vehicle theft) including numerous shoplifting offences. The briefing will be followed up with an inaugural ‘Day of Action’ targeting shoplifters in the city later this year. These initiatives, organised by RAC in partnership with Police Scotland, focus on the most prolific offenders in a city resulting in arrests and a major crackdown on retail crime. Last month, an intensive Day of Action in Glasgow led to five arrests plus an additional 12 people charged with offences including shoplifting and drug possession. Stephanie Karté, National Operations Manager at RAC, was delighted with the success of the Aberdeen briefing which was attended by around 30 retail workers from a wide sector of the industry. She said: “We had an excellent turnout and some positive feedback and it’s really all about trying to pull everybody together, listen to what’s happening and do what we can to support each other. Everyone is having the same problems with retail crime and it’s such a boost to hear about the successes and positive outcomes the police have had thanks to retailers reporting crimes via SentrySIS.” She added: “We wanted to gauge interest among Aberdeen retail businesses for the idea of holding the city’s very first Day of Action later this year and that was something everyone was keen to see. So, we will go ahead with that, and it will help us to up the ante when it comes to tackling the persistent offenders who are causing so much distress to retailers." "Day in and day out, we must continue sharing intelligence and operating as a unified retail crime partnership to combat retail crime and the devastating impact it has on all of us." One retail security manager who attended the briefing described it as “fantastic” and said she and her colleagues are keen to make use of the SentrySIS app. She said: “It was really helpful. I didn't know much about the partnership at all before attending and found all the information useful. It was good to see the police recognise the need for a higher focus on retail crime and great to see the amount of interest and desire to do more about shoplifting in our area and how this can be done. The use of the app and the talk about ‘Days of Action’ are inspiring.” Retailers Against Crime is a national retail crime partnership, established in 1997, which aims to detect and prevent crime by sharing information on local and travelling offenders with members and partners throughout the UK. More information is available on the website, visit here .

Replin by Hainsworth has unveiled its latest transport fabric collection for the aviation industry. Designed and woven at the company’s heritage woollen mill in the UK, the collection includes seven new fabric themes tailored for vertical and seating surfaces within aircraft cabins. The new range was developed to meet evolving aesthetic, technical and environmental requirements for transport fabrics, and includes structured weaves and textural surfaces across the collection’s seven themes, focusing on comfort, quality, weight optimisation, and design versatility. Several of the fabrics have been woven entirely using undyed fibres, leading the way in sustainable material development for vertical and seating applications. The fabrics feature boucle and melange yarns, with some fabrics 100% undyed. The manufacturer developed the fabrics using an integrated design process. This enables the design team to produce bespoke visuals for client briefs, supporting both design houses and airline teams that seek innovative textile solutions and specific branding and weight requirements. The company recently invested in new software which includes advanced 3D visualisation technology that enables the creation of realistic fabric simulations. The sustainable transport collection was created in response to growing industry demand for natural colours and textures, as well as reduced environmental impact, blending deep textile heritage with modern design and textile manufacturing innovation. Merino, alpaca and shetland wool have been used throughout the collection, and each fabric meets strict international airline performance and safety standards. Susan Billett, Design and Product Development Manager at AW Hainsworth and Replin by Hainsworth, explains, “I took inspiration from the environment and the habitats of alpaca and sheep for this collection, exploring the colours and textures in the natural landscape that surrounds them. I wanted to make sure each fabric was aesthetically appealing and soft to touch, so I worked closely with finishing to make sure the final product was comforting and homely, while being abrasion-resistant and durable for high-traffic seating areas and vertical surfaces.” The brand, established in 1945, supplies transport fabrics for global airline and rail companies and counts British Airways, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic among its customers. Replin by Hainsworth’s transport fabrics division has also recently joined the Green Cabin Alliance, committing to mindful manufacturing, supporting an industry-wide cultural shift in attitudes towards sustainability, and aligning with parent brand AW Hainsworth's core vision and values. The Green Cabin Alliance brings together experts and organisations from the aircraft interiors industry whose shared aim is to reduce the environmental impact of aviation cabin interiors.

Arco,  the UK’s leading safety company, has become the safety industry’s first participant in the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) carbon reduction model, paving the way towards its net zero aim. To do this, Arco has committed to reducing its absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from purchased goods and services 42 per cent by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. (The target boundary includes land-related emissions from commodities such as cotton and rubber used in Arco products and removals from bioenergy feedstocks). The SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets, in line with the latest climate science and a 1.5 degree of global warming. Arco revealed its science-based net zero target is focused on prioritising the reduction of emissions across all scopes to reach net zero emissions by 2045. Jim Harbidge, Head of Sustainability at Arco said: “We are pleased to have our ambitious net zero targets approved by the SBTi. Publicly committing to these targets enhances our accountability and authenticates the work we’ve been doing over the past few years to reduce our carbon emissions." “Last year we hit a significant milestone, reducing our Scope 2 carbon emissions by 21.2 per cent in a single year. It’s therefore critical that we continue to accelerate the delivery of sustainability across the business as we look ahead at our long-term 2045 net zero targets.”