The Manufacturer Podcast

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 13 November.- Thurston Group invests millions in new East Yorkshire manufacturing facility- Tadweld warns steel tariffs could undermine British manufacturing- Regent Engineering highlights value of workforce diversity in British manufacturing- Goodfellow launches international ‘research’ competition to showcase the next generation of talent- WMG professor wins IMechE’s highest annual honourHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 12 November.- Industry’s cream of the crop: Introducing The Manufacturer MX Awards 2026 winners- Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit 2026 – Day 2 key takeaways- Ceramics UK appoints new Chief Executive- Carfulan Group to ‘live’ demo 30 technologies at first ever Aerospace and Defence Day- Hundreds of steelworkers down tools to remember the fallenHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 partnershipHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 operationsHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 firstHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 UniversityHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 InternationalHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 dealHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 winsHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

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 sponsorshipHead over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg