Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 1 Jun 2026 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web and compiles them into this daily digest to make your life a little easier. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily for all the latest manufacturing news.

How energy costs are threatening the survival of UK ceramics

In an interview with The Manufacturer, Rob Flello, CEO of Ceramics UK, said soaring energy costs and mounting policy pressures are threatening the future of the UK’s ceramics sector, despite its vital role in producing everything from construction materials to aerospace and medical components. Read more via The Manufacturer

Cormar Carpets marks 70 years of British manufacturing

Cormar Carpets is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of British manufacturing growth that has seen the family-owned business evolve from a Lancashire start-up into the UK’s largest independent carpet manufacturer. Read more via The Manufacturer

Plymouth manufacturers and City College partner to develop future engineering talent

A major new skills partnership has been launched in Plymouth to strengthen the city’s position as one of the UK’s leading centres for engineering and advanced manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer

Pioneering high-pressure cold spray transforms manufacturing of complex copper rocket nozzles 

Engineers at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) have demonstrated the potential of high-pressure cold spray technology by developing a copper rocket nozzle using a rapid, large-scale additive manufacturing process. Read more via The Manufacturer

Dennis Eagle strengthens safety credentials with ISO 45001 accreditation

Dennis Eagle has been awarded ISO 45001 certification for its Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems. Read more via The Manufacturer