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June 15, 20261 min
The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 15/06/2026
Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 15 June. - Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 sets the UK’s industrial agenda- Young Rolls-Royce engineer honoured with MBE- Avon Engineered Rubber bolsters global ambitions with international seal of approval- Siemens Transform returns to Manchester- Rawside Furniture invests in solar to support sustainable manufacturing Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg
June 11, 20263 min
The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 11/06/2026
Here are the UK manufacturing stories you should know about today, 11 June.- Halley Stevensons Ltd becomes employee owned with £2.5m HSBC support- Exotec explain why the 2026 World Cup will be a stress test for supply chains- Winner of UK Young Engineer of the Year revealed at the Big Bang Fair- Jinger Drinks LTD scale production as demand soars- UK Steel supports amendments to trade measureHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.
June 10, 20262 min
The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 10/06/2026
Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 10 June. - UK manufacturers risk falling behind in AI race as adoption stalls at pilot stage, report warns- Saab UK celebrates 40 years of Seaeye subsea robotics innovation- Op-ed: UK automotive sector- a race for industrial survival and global relevance Shazan Siddiqi- Digital AI-driven glass furnace replica able to predict new and the best ways to make glass and other materials Glass Futures- Metals firms wanted as major industry survey launchesHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.
June 9, 20262 min
The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 09/06/2026
Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 09 June. - First UK-built Islander passes 75% completion at Bembridge, on schedule for delivery- Estée Lauder marks Whitman manufacturing facility’s 60th anniversary with strategic investment- 33% growth for Essity’s world-first paper towel recycling service- Radnor Hills expands beyond drinks market with Canny Snacks launch- Op-ed: Leading the ‘weigh’ for 100 years Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg
June 8, 202619 min
Smart Manufacturing Week - From The Show Floor!
This episode was recorded from the show floor of Smart Manufacturing Week 2026. We start by sharing a night out after day one of the event, which Joe summed up as "a fight, a pizza and a pint!" Hear further details on that. Also take a listen to some sound bites from the show floor. We have an interview snippet with Alex Lee from British American Tobacco, and a word with Alistair Morris, Managing Director of Accu, just as a robot fight was about to take place as part of this year's showcase exhibition, FightFest. We're currently working through the huge amount of footage that we gathered from the event, which you can see in video, audio and written form. But for now, take a listen to this latest podcast episode.
June 8, 20262 min
The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 08/06/2026
- Skills shortages threaten UK manufacturing’s AI opportunity, warns Make UK- Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards celebrate Yorkshire’s next generation of manufacturing talent- New engineering-focused technical education programme set for Barrow- Sheffield Forgemasters appoints new Non-Executive Director- MOON opens mill doors to Women in Tailoring network Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg
June 1, 20261 min
The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 01/06/2026
Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 01 June.- How energy costs are threatening the survival of UK ceramics- Cormar Carpets marks 70 years of British manufacturing- Plymouth manufacturers and City College partner to develop future engineering talent- Pioneering high-pressure cold spray transforms manufacturing of complex copper rocket nozzles - Dennis Eagle strengthens safety credentials with ISO 45001 accreditationHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg
May 12, 202635 min
ARCHIVES: FightFest - Combat Robotics Coming to Smart Manufacturing Week
In this episode, we go behind the scenes at FightFest, an electrifying combat robotics competition shaping up to be a major highlight of Smart Manufacturing Week.Far from being just entertainment, FightFest offers an exciting and accessible way to bring engineering, technology and manufacturing to life for a wide audience - especially younger people exploring future career paths.We caught up with Accu, the engineering components company driving the event, to find how the concept was born and what goes into making it happen.Recorded on-site following a tour of Accu’s workshop, the episode features conversations with engineer Ellis Ware and FightFest Director Ed Hodges. They share insights into the robot builds, the technical hurdles involved, and the growing anticipation ahead of the competition.Accu’s Marketing Manager, Matt Ogden, also joins us to discuss why initiatives like FightFest play an important role in shaping the future of manufacturing.At its core, FightFest is about inspiring the next generation. By blending competition, creativity and advanced engineering, it offers students, apprentices and early-career professionals a chance to experience technology up close and envision their place within the industry. Events like this help break down perceptions of manufacturing and highlight just how innovative and enjoyable the sector can be.
May 11, 20261 min
The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 11/05/2026
Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 11 May.- Lawton Tubes launches ‘Next Gen’ initiative to tackle construction skills gap- Innovation beyond technology: how supply chain disruption is redefining manufacturing value- ABB Startup Challenge winners drive AI-powered energy innovation- British mower manufacturer Allett transitions professional turf platform to battery-first design- Stationers’ Company launches 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards with new manufacturing categoryHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg
May 8, 202639 min
A Night to Celebrate Apprenticeships
In this episode of The Manufacturer Podcast, we look back on an annual awards night that recognises the importance of apprenticeships. The Engineering Trust Awards held this year's ceremony at The British Motor Museum in Gaydon. Engineering Trust Training Limited (ETT) is a subsidiary company of The Engineering Trust and has been delivering work based apprenticeships in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties for over 25 years. Hear some of the interviews that we got with award winners on the night - all recognised for either their contributions as apprentices, or for their support and championing of this pathway into the industry. We catch up on some recent editorial trips, including our coverage of the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Economic Briefing. The outlook for the industry at last year's event looked quite gloomy, and unfortunately, things don't seem to be improving a year on. The increasing rise of energy prices due to global conflict is having a knock on effect for Britain's food and drink manufacturers. But fears in the industry centre around a lack of government action. It's believed that we won't see any intervention until consumers are directly impacted by price hikes. That's not predicted to happen for another 7 months or so, where it's predicted that supermarket food prices could rise as high as 9-10% if global unrest continues. We also have our latest round-up of website news, lament those that are currently on holiday and lean quite heavily into a drinking related pet peeve.
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