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Building trust across borders: <br>How COMERCIAL FILCOR turned textile expertise into European visibility with europages

For Spanish textile expert COMERCIAL FILCOR, growth has never been about scale alone. As a specialised distributor for the textile and clothingindustry – including threads, elastics and ribbons – the company positionsitself as a long-term partner for manufacturers and brands rather than asimple mate ...

The government wants to almost double UK vehicle production to 1.3 million vehicles a year by 2035, at a time when factories are producing far less than that. The contrast is impossible to ignore and raises practical questions about how the industry gets from where it is today to where it wants to b ...

In just a few weeks, FENSTERBAU FRONTALE in Nuremberg will open its doors. From 24 to 27 March 2026, the international industry will meet at the world’s leading trade fair for windows, doors and facades.

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Once seen as the supermarket’s budget backup, private label products are becoming more common across a wide range of industries. As they move into areas like healthcare, electronics, and hospitality, they’re changing the way B2Bs think about sourcing and supplier relationships. With rising costs, ...

Predictive Maintenance - The 3 best examples in the industry

Unexpected equipment failures can hit your bottom line hard. Downtime means lost production, expensive repairs and potential contractual penalties – a nightmare for any business. Traditional maintenance methods with their fixed schedules and reactive repairs lead to unn ...

For major international sporting events, such as the 2024 European Championships and the 2024 Olympics, the demand for sports jerseys is high. Athletes, fans and staff all need sports jerseys, which is why more are produced. Making sports jerseys is a complex process. Each sports jersey must meet sp ...

Guided buying helps you keep cost control during the procurement process and place orders in line with procurement guidelines. Read on to find out more about the services and software that can help ease the burden on procurement.

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The government wants to almost double UK vehicle production to 1.3 million vehicles a year by 2035, at a time when factories are producing far less than that. The contrast is impossible to ignore and raises practical questions about how the industry gets from where it is today to where it wants to b ...

In just a few weeks, FENSTERBAU FRONTALE in Nuremberg will open its doors. From 24 to 27 March 2026, the international industry will meet at the world’s leading trade fair for windows, doors and facades.

In Germany alone, Valentine’s Day spending reached €1.3 billion in 2025, making it the biggest Valentine’s market in Europe. In the UK, spending passed £1.3 billion, while in France the average budget climbed to €154 per person. Add these markets together, and total Valentine’s Day spending across E ...

How the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Could Affect B2B Businesses

After decades of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur trade deal is closer than ever. For European B2B businesses, it could bring lower tariffs, easier market access, and new opportunities across the Mercosur countries. However, political resistance, European farmers protests, and the need for parliamentar ...