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

Posted on 2 Aug 2024 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.

UK Manufacturing PMI: industry recovery strengthens as output, new orders and employment all rise

The UK manufacturing sector made a positive start to the second half of 2024, with growth of output and new orders strengthening, leading to the first increase in workforce levels since September 2022, according to the latest S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI. More via The Manufacturer

DS Smith calls on government to make the UK a more attractive place to invest

DS Smith’s Group Chief Executive has called for the new UK government to help make the UK a more attractive place to invest, and to align with EU regulation to support trade.

Miles Roberts, Group Chief Executive of DS Smith, shared industry insights on trade, investment and what is needed to support UK manufacturing. Speaking on the Wake Up to Money and Today Programmes. More via The Manufacturer

New Formula E manufacturer Lola chooses former F1 driver

New combination ABT Lola has entered its eleventh season in Formula E with Lucas di Grassi. The former F1 driver- who raced for Virgin in the past – should become the standard-bearer for Lola, which is making its return to the very highest level of motorsport after years of absence. More via GP Blog

Xaar inspires local school children with STEM day learning

Continuing its partnership with local schools and colleges, members of Xaar visited Alconbury COE Primary School for its recent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Day event. More via The Manufacturer

Manufacturer QC Polymer invests in new recycling technology

QC Polymer, a rPET recycler based in the West Midlands, has announced plans to expand its operations, aiming to improve the UK’s circular economy and PET recycling capacity.

Recently acquired by managing director Arpan Dhanuka, the company is investing in new recycling technology to improve efficiency and produce higher-quality recycled materials for manufacturers seeking sustainable options. More via The Business Desk

Embrace Steel Group appoints new chair to usher in new phase of growth

Embrace Steel Group (Embrace), a leading provider of steel frame building solutions throughout the UK, has today announced the appointment of Richard Whiting as its new Chairman as the business continues to assemble a highly experienced leadership team ahead of a period of significant growth at the UK-headquartered steel and wider construction group. More via The Manufacturer