SAR orders 33 EMD locomotives

Saudi Arabia Railways has ordered 33 EMD SD70ACS heavy-haul locomotives from Progress Rail for its Northern Railway. The two companies also signed a memorandum covering localisation, workforce development and lifecycle support in Saudi Arabia.

Gripple renews sponsorship of Royal Oak FC

Sheffield manufacturer Gripple has renewed its partnership with grassroots football club Royal Oak FC and Assistant Manager Steve Bracknall for a second season, as the club unveils its brand-new home shirt in collaboration with Sports Direct. Since the partnership began in 2025, Steve has become a familiar face across the Gripple community, hosting customer events, […]