The Manufacturer Podcast

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Nov 2026

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Where The Manufacturer gives voice to the inspiring people in the manufacturing sector, in the UK and beyond.

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November 11, 20262 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 11/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 11 November. - Mars invests £161m to modernise historic pet food factory in Melton Mowbray - Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit 2026 – Day 1 key takeaways - UK industry needs policy shake-up to unlock circular economy, engineers warn - Babcock welcomes more than 800 early careers recruits to strengthen UK defence skills - Ori Biotech strengthens supply chain resilience with Europlaz partnership Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

November 10, 20262 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 10/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 10 November. - Babcock and Saab Denmark sign strategic agreement for Arrowhead frigate opportunities - Accountants vs Engineers: are UK finance teams undermining manufacturing maintenance? - Young people challenged to tackle extreme heat, AI and food waste for Tomorrow’s Engineers Week - Rolls-Royce Submarines partners with INFINITY to develop new capabilities for UK defence - How agentic AI is transforming building operations Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

November 9, 20262 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 09/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 09 November. - Metallic show of strength as UK Metals Council signs Memorandum of Understanding with Enginuity - Could new salary transparency policy risk becoming another compliance headache for manufacturers? - Climate Transition Plan sets out priority actions for Scotland’s food and drink sector - Vidrala grows in the face of adversities - Freight Innovation Funding helps Aurrigo dock at Portsmouth International Port in ‘autonomous’ UK first Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

November 6, 20262 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 06/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 06 November. - FightFest returns to Smart Manufacturing Week 2027 - Make UK warns government about eligibility rules for BICS - Britain’s ‘most exceptional manufacturers’ honoured at 2026 Made in Britain Impact Awards - adi Group celebrates National Engineering Day 2026 - Rapid Fusion strikes ‘Zeus’ deal with Kingston University Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

November 5, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 05/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 05 November. - BICS and beyond: inside the government’s plan to rebuild UK manufacturing with Minister for Reindustrialisation, Blair McDougall - Babcock launches transformative digital platform to connect shipbuilding, fleet operations and support - Lawton Tubes enters new era with landmark stainless steel launch - Metals sector reveals 8-point action plan in response to energy and trade challenges - Order milestone proves a perfect 80th birthday present for Alloy Wire International Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

November 4, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 04/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 04 November. - How will changes to immigration laws impact manufacturers? - A third cyber incident in the space of a month should sound the alarm bell for manufacturers - SMMT urges targeted government support to unlock UK automotive innovation investment - Britain’s best-performing local economies revealed - Gateshead factories offered new future in multi-million pound deal Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

November 3, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 03/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 03 November. - Q4 2026 issue of The Manufacturer magazine out now - UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry growth accelerates in October, but cost pressures mount - Vauxhall’s electric vans to display ‘Made in Britain’ badge - Make UK appoints new Director of Governance and People Engagement - South Tyneside engineers celebrate four major contract wins Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

November 2, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 02/11/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 02 November. - AI will make engineering skills more valuable, not less - Manchester Met secures £16m to launch advanced manufacturing and AI innovation hub - Inflatabales manufacturer calls for family attractions to have same business rates support as pubs following Budget - UK made cooling bracelet named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 - Babcock 10K Series returns in 2027 to mark 10 years of sponsorship Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

October 30, 20262 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 30/10/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 30 October. - ‘Missed opportunity’: CBM says Budget fails UK manufacturers - Op-ed: To build a new battery, first build the machines - Norfolk bedmaker puts British wool and manufacturing craftsmanship in the spotlight - Nestlé honours DS Smith with Supplier Award - Manufacturer Refresco launches one of UK’s largest industrial rooftop solar programmes Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

October 29, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 29/10/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 29 October. - Chancellor John Healey delivers first Budget - Rolls-Royce and UK Government unveil £2.5bn plan to boost UK aerospace manufacturing - Forterra welcomes 12 apprentices across UK manufacturing sites - Encirc becomes Vidrala UK & Ireland - Babcock’s supplier day showcases UK industry opportunities in Indonesia Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg