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

Posted on 3 Mar 2025 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.

McCain Foods releases 2024 global sustainability report

With the release of the global 2024 Sustainability Report, McCain Foods continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced – delivering good food to consumers, while supporting the communities where it operates. More via The Manufacturer

UK needs to take inspiration from China to drive EV uptake, new report finds

The UK and European automotive sectors need to look to China’s success in the upwards trend of electric vehicle (EV) adoption to achieve similar, according to a new report published by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). More via The Manufacturer

S. Norton Group invests £20m in new UK metal shredding facility

S. Norton Group has announced a significant £20m investment that is set to drive growth, bolster the firm’s sustainability credentials, and increase shredding capacity by more than 50%. More via The Manufacturer

NCC reaches key milestone for UK’s new carbon fibre development lines

The National Composites Centre (NCC) has announced the completion of the design phase for the UK’s new carbon fibre development lines, funded by the Department of Science Innovation and Technology’s ‘Research and Innovation Organisations Infrastructure Fund’. More via The Manufacturer

Essity’s donation of £5.5m essential products drives action on hygiene poverty

Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, has announced its most impactful year yet in product donations, reinforcing its commitment to tackling hygiene poverty in the UK. More via The Manufacturer

Filtermist sets its sights on APAC growth with new Global Business Development Manager appointment

A Telford manufacturer that helps companies create cleaner and safer working environments is embarking on a major international expansion drive. More via The Manufacturer