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

Posted on 6 Oct 2025 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.

Industry powers ahead with green investments – Make UK survey

Britain’s manufacturers are powering ahead with investment in green technologies, with the vast majority planning to include a commitment to green growth in their business plans over the next five years, new research has revealed. Read more via The Manufacturer

RS research reveals innovation-execution gap at the heart of UK manufacturing

New research reveals a gap between UK manufacturing’s confidence and execution when it comes to innovation – a disconnect that could threaten UK competitiveness in Europe. Read more via The Manufacturer

Manufacturers must learn one crucial lesson from the Jaguar Land Rover breach

In this guest blog post for The Manufacturer, ManageEngine’s Shankar Haridas warns that Jaguar Land Rover’s cyber attack is a stark reminder that UK manufacturers must treat cybersecurity as a board-level strategic priority, embedding rigorous, supply-chain-wide resilience to withstand increasingly AI-driven threats. Read more via The Manufacturer

AWI grants three Black Country wishes with £5,000 ‘Wired for Good’ donation

Three Black Country children and their families are set to have their wishes granted thanks to the support of local manufacturer Alloy Wire International (AWI). Read more via The Manufacturer

Bridgnorth Aluminium reports strong recovery in 2024

Bridgnorth Aluminium has reported a strong recovery in 2024, with turnover rising to nearly £230m and a marked improvement in performance across the business. Read more via The Manufacturer