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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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September 7, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 07/09/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 07 September. - First fully UK-built Islander aircraft completes maiden flight - Why tomorrow's manufacturers will need a hybrid approach for success - Engineers warn Britain is not ready for climate ‘domino effect’ - Future of UK manufacturing under threat say family-owned businesses - How BEC Group is turning engineering ideas into reality Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

September 4, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 04/09/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 04 September. - Pilkington United Kingdom Limited saves 15,000 tonnes of carbon during first year of new production texture glass line - Innovate UK backs Digital Catapult to build UK’s neutral assurance capability for private 5G networks - Saab delivers Giraffe 1X radars to UK for counter-drone defence - UK ‘supermaterials’ startup targets US with launch of Silicon Valley office - Op-ed: Why caustic soda prices are rising Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

September 3, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 03/09/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 03 September. - Breakdown to breakthrough: how Bentley is rethinking maintenance for competitive advantage - Aerospace, defence and space sectors add £2bn to Welsh economy - ‘Transformational investment’ in historic steelworks town strengthens British bridge-building capability - Shooting stars: how Promatic went from specialist engineering to global leader - Havant leads England’s manufacturing hotspots, new index finds Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

September 2, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 02/09/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 02 September. - Technical textiles: The fabric of modern manufacturing - Bank of England turns old phones into gold with The Royal Mint - Mondelēz International, PepsiCo and pladis collaborate to advance the future of food packaging - Essity invests £2.85 million in hydrogen-ready technology to cut emissions at North Wales mill - WERIT gives Salford youngsters first-hand look at manufacturing careers Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

September 1, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 01/09/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 01 September. - UK gains full access to £12.9tn CPTPP trading bloc - Global aircraft backlog surpasses 17,000 for first time - Manufacturing champion Andrea Wilson appointed CBM Ambassador for SMEs - New VAR furnace lifts Castings Technology to new heights - Girls lead the way in engineering jobs of the future Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

August 27, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 27/08/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 27 August. - UK vehicle production down 11.6% in July — SMMT - Made Smarter launches £400k cyber security drive to protect Yorkshire manufacturers - First fully UK-built Britten-Norman Islander begins ground testing - Lighting the way to sustainability through responsible investment - Brigham Pressings delivers rapid tooling solution for high-volume aerospace and automotive Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

August 26, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 26/08/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 26 August. - Funding programme delivers flexible BEV manufacturing at Leyland Trucks - MOD and defence industry join alliance to take defence innovation into new territory - Special Olympics GB Deposit Return Scheme trial to help improve accessibility - Saab’s Seaeye SR20 completes inland water trials - Bridgnorth Aluminium appoints new general manager to drive growth Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

August 25, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 25/08/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 25 August. - Beyond the balance sheet: What manufacturers really need from their banking partners - Food and drink manufacturers call for Andy Burnham to relieve pressure - E&O Laboratories increases production by ten million units - Why manufacturers must prepare for multiple propulsion futures - Seed Revolution targets younger gardeners with new seed ranges Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

August 24, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 24/08/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 24 August. - Cheshire-based chemical manufacturer opens first international site in the US - Defence demand exposes gaps in UK specialist engineering supply chain - Tyron Runflat calls on government to act on rising tyre-related casualties - INEOS Inovyn to acquire UK’s only EDC production asset from administration - Zotefoams material brings life-size Megalosaurus sculptures to Blenheim Palace Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

August 14, 20261 min

The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 14/08/2026

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 14 August. - From Tier 1 to Tier 4: Why the UK supply chain only works when everyone wins - Engineering apprentices urge school leavers to look beyond university on results day - British exporters urged to review pallet and container arrangements - Digital product passport technology tested in a real-world remanufacturing environment - International board visits newly completed manufacturing plant at Russell Roof Tiles Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg